Municipal
Toronto Motions
2022–2026 Term
Settlement Allows 75-Storey Yonge Tower
If approved, a 75-storey mixed tower could be built at Yonge and Gerrard. Two floors would provide about 40 non-profit housing units for Covenant House.
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Adopted by City Council
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Secure Funding for Asylum Seeker Shelters
City asks federal and provincial governments to fund and plan asylum seeker shelter supports so shelters stay open. If funding stops, services may be cut.
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Adopted by City Council
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Housing Rights Advisory Committee Launched
A new advisory committee brings people with lived housing experience into City housing advice. It will review progress and recommend changes, but its advice is not binding.
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Adopted by City Council
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Housing Oversight Unit Added to Ombudsman
Creates a housing unit inside the city's Ombudsman to review housing programs and shelters. It will investigate broad problems and report recommendations to City Council.
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Adopted by City Council
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Council Selects Police Board Member
The council will choose one public member to fill a police oversight board seat. This keeps the board full to oversee police budget, hires, and reforms.
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Adopted by City Council
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Councillor Reprimanded, Pay Suspended 10 Days
A councillor was reprimanded and lost 10 days pay for attacking city staff and retaliating after a complaint. This protects staff and limits naming staff online.
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Adopted by City Council
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Council Confirms Meeting Actions
Approves general bills and a confirming law so staff can act on council decisions. The page gives no details about the bills, so direct effects are unknown.
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Adopted by City Council
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City Property Tax and Fee Changes
Higher property taxes, hotel taxes and some user fees raise money for transit, housing and services. Most households will pay more on taxes, water and waste bills.
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Adopted by City Council
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Council Fast-Tracks Multiple By-laws Including Pension
Council enacted several by-laws at once, including a pension rule. Most residents see no immediate change; city employees should check pension details.
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Adopted by City Council
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Board of Health Member Appointments
Council appoints public members and a school representative to the Board of Health through Nov 14, 2026. This fills vacancies and keeps public health oversight running.
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Considered by City Council
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New Housing Oversight Unit at Ombudsman
Sets up a housing investigations team inside the Ombudsman to look into problems in city-run housing and shelters. They would publish findings and recommend changes to improve fairness.
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Postponed consideration
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41-Storey Tower Settlement Moves Forward
Council agreed to settle an appeal to allow a 41-storey mixed-use tower and a small new park. Final approval waits updated studies and possible infrastructure conditions.
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Adopted by City Council
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2023 Capital and Operating Budgets
Budget Committee · 2023.BU3.1
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Considered by Budget Committee
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2023 Capital and Operating Budgets
Budget Committee · 2023.BU2.1
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Postponed consideration
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Legalize and License Shared Rental Homes
Allows rooming houses citywide with licences, inspections, and no parking minimums. Tenants get clearer safety rules; operators need annual licences and must meet standards.
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Adopted by City Council
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Mayor Given New Budget and Veto Powers
The Mayor now sets and can veto city budgets and some by-laws tied to housing. Residents see mayoral decisions online; most day-to-day services stay the same.
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Adopted by City Council
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Protect Housing, Parks, and City Funding
The city wants the province to keep fees that fund parks, homes, and services. Cuts could mean fewer affordable homes and less money for parks and roads.
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Adopted by City Council
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Heritage Designation for Landmark Church
The city proposes to legally protect the church's exterior and key interior features. Owners and developers must get city approval for changes and maintenance.
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Adopted by City Council
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