There has been 24/7 news discussion about the United States’s threats to impose widespread tariffs on Canadian goods, as well as retaliatory measures across the nation in response.
This has included a response by Mayor Chow to ask for a review of procurement policies to prioritize Canadian goods and services, and a request by City Council for the creation of a City of Toronto “Buy Local, Buy Canadian” Campaign. These are measures I strongly support, especially while there remains significant uncertainty about our country’s relationship with our southern neighbour.
As the City’s small business advocate and as a small business owner myself, I am deeply concerned about how a potential trade war will impact Toronto. City councillors have collectively heard a broad and patriotic desire to find ways to ensure our economy becomes more resilient against the mood swings of President Trump.
My office is working on a window decal for Toronto-Centre businesses to support these efforts. My team will be visiting businesses in the coming weeks to help distribute these decals, so please look out for us. We’re all in this together.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is only weeks away. My team has collected important information for you to know before the games begin here on June 11, including match times, FIFA Fan Festival™, and more. Visit my new Resource page to learn more!
This summer, we’re transforming a stretch of Church Street into a vibrant, car-free destination: a place to gather, celebrate, and show the world what the Village is made of.
Learn more at: www.experiencethevillage.ca
More than 130 residents participated in community safety meetings hosted by my office and Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) this spring in St. James Town and Moss Park. The meetings brought together residents, TCHC staff, Toronto Police Service, the City's Violence Intervention and Support Unit, Fred Victor, and Unison Health and Community Services to discuss local safety concerns and identify solutions.