Toronto is home to hundreds of bee and butterfly species that play a vital role in our ecosystem, but many are at risk due to habitat loss and climate change. Through the City’s PollinateTO program, grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects that help to create pollinator habitats in Toronto. Applications are open until Tuesday, October 21.
The City of Toronto’s Indigenous Climate Action Grant program offers up to $20,000 in funding to support Indigenous-led environmental and climate projects that help address the climate crisis. Indigenous community members, Indigenous-led grassroots groups with community projects and established non-profit initiatives/organizations (Indigenous and Non-Indigenous) are encouraged to apply by the deadline of Wednesday, October 8.
Every year I host six Neighbourhood Town Halls in the fall to provide updates to the local community and give residents a chance to ask direct questions. There are three left, one at Central Neighbourhood House on October 15, one at the 519 Community Centre on October 23 and a virtual town hall on November 4. Registration is encouraged, with details below.
Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants provide up to $7,500 in funding for resident-led projects that reduce emissions, raise awareness about climate change and strengthen community engagement. These grants support the goals of the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and Toronto Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy.
To protect our urban forest and support the goal of increasing Toronto’s tree canopy by 40 per cent by 2050, the City of Toronto is reviewing its Tree Bylaws. Share your input through an online survey and in-person or virtual public consultations. Find more information on the City’s Tree Bylaw Review webpage.
The City of Toronto is reviewing its street vending and street performing bylaws to support vibrant food and entertainment culture in the city, create more opportunities and make the rules clearer and easier to follow. Share your suggestions by completing a short online survey by Tuesday, September 30 or attending an in-person public consultation on Wednesday, September 10 at 6:00pm at Metro Hall (55 John Street) or a virtual public consultation on Monday, September 22 at 10:00am.
I hope you and your family have had a chance to rest and recharge as summer ends and fall begins. My team and I are gearing up for another round of neighbourhood town halls in September and October, so please check out my events page to learn more and to register for a town hall near you.
After sitting on the issue for almost four years, in mid-August the province finally approved a policy to bring a number of protected major transit station areas (“PMTSAs”) to the City of Toronto, but the fine print of the province’s announcement means that a much smaller number of units will be built, and it may be five years or more before we see any of them open.
As your City Councillor, I will always agree that something is better than nothing, but I’ve also seen the suffering and despair of those who have been stuck for a decade or more on our housing waitlists.
The City has partnered with Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) to offer backyard tree planting services to Toronto residents. LEAF offers native deciduous trees, evergreen trees or shrubs, with either a full-service planting option or a do-it-yourself option. You can get a new tree planted at a subsidized cost!
Registration is open for the City of Toronto’s Small Business Forum, taking place Wednesday, October 29 at Meridian Hall (1 Front Street East). This free event celebrates and supports small businesses through a day of inspiration, learning and connection.
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!
As the school doors swing open on September 2 and the hallways fill with joy and possibility, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to every student, educator, parent, and family in University-Rosedale and Toronto Centre.
The City is seeking input from tenants and landlords for establishing a maximum temperature standard for rental units and cooling rooms during the summer. Toronto is feeling the effects of climate change, with more frequent and intense heat waves beyond historic norms. Have your say, take the online survey by Monday, September 8.
Business operators in Toronto can now report their experiences with red tape to the City, such as cumbersome municipal processes, permitting delays and duplicative or outdated bylaws. The City wants to make it easier to do business in Toronto by modernizing regulations and streamlining services.