Last December, City Council amended to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 497 to require landlords to ensure a minimum temperature of 21C between October 1 and May 15, and a maximum indoor temperature of 26C between June 1 to September 30 for dwelling units equipped with air conditioning. These amendments were made to try and protect tenants from excessive heat. Implementation of this policy and consideration for next steps will be outlined in a staff report coming to council in the Winter of 2025.
Amidst the trade war with the United States, developing an Economic Action Plan was a top priority for City Council on March 28 and 29.
This year, residents from the Bay-Cloverhill, Church Wellesley and Upper Jarvis Neighbourhoods of Cluster 1, St. Lawrence of Cluster 5 and Corktown and Canary District Neighbourhoods of Clusters 6 are invited to join us for this in-person Participatory Budgeting Ideation Workshop!
If you, a friend, or a relative is on the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing Centralized Waiting List or need help applying for RGI housing, we have great news for you! We're collaborating with Access to Housing and Housing Help Centres to host MyAccesstoHousingTO Sign-Up Clinics for Ward 13 residents from April 22 to May 5 to provide information and assistance for online navigation.
I have good news in the Cabbagetown South community! Toronto Hydro has completed lighting improvements on Dr. O Lane between Silkweed Lane and Ontario Streets were completed in March. Three luminaire street lamps were replaced with new LEDs to help with visibility.
As we enter a period of economic uncertainty, I wanted to make sure that Toronto Centre residents know that you can get help with the cost of childcare, rent, recreation or transit in person or online through the City of Toronto. Find more information on the City’s Financial & Social Support For Me webpage.
On April 5, the Saturday Farmers’ Market moves to the newly opened St. Lawrence Market North Building, located at 92 Front Street East. A Toronto tradition since 1803, the market remains a vibrant hub for fresh, local food and historic charm. Visitors can support local farmers and be part of this exciting new chapter.
On March 6, my office held our first “Toronto Centre Talks” (TC Talks) event at the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre to talk about something that has been bothering a lot of us lately: noise. A neglected topic across health and enforcement, this was a forum to allow advocacy and staff to discuss this topic together.
A road historically named Eastern Avenue is getting a new name - Old Foundry Road! Following a proposal on my Toronto Centre Projects website, I will be bringing a motion to the upcoming Toronto East York Community Council meeting on May 1, with the goal of having new signage installed by the end of 2025.
Warmer days are still ahead, but I hope that you and your family had a chance to enjoy some time for yourselves in March as we leave winter and enter spring. I for one cannot wait to see the trees and gardens in full bloom!
A federal election has been called, with election day coming April 28. This comes shortly after the provincial election. I would not blame anyone for feeling some election fatigue, but this election will be important too. In February, I spoke to issues I felt needed to be raised on doorsteps with provincial candidates, and want to likewise encourage you and your network to engage with federal candidates knocking on your door this month.
The City of Toronto’s Love Local campaign encourages Torontonians to shop local and support Canadian products and businesses. This is just one of ten immediate actions in the Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs aimed at protecting small businesses, strengthening local supply chains and ensuring economic resilience. More information about the Action Plan can be found on the City’s Responding to United States Economic Policy webpage.
The measles virus continues to spread in many parts of the world, including in Canada. Residents are encouraged to stay up to date with their routine vaccines to help prevent the spread of measles. Vaccines are available from your primary health care provider or at a Toronto Public Health community clinic for school-aged children. Learn more on the City’s Measles fact sheet and book an appointment at TPHbookings.ca.