Our Story
Who we are
Our city is becoming increasingly unaffordable and income inequality is widening faster than ever before. People, communities, and an entire generation are being squeezed out.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
The decisions made at Toronto City Hall can either take our city along a more progressive path or down a deepening divide.
That's why we organize as as a progressive voice in Toronto. Together we can build a city that works for everyone.
Progress Toronto is a not-for-profit organization that advocates and organizes for a more democratic, socially just, and progressive city.
You can see more about our team of Advisors and Directors here.
What we do
We believe the path to building a progressive city is through building power and changing power.
We aren't shy about politics. Political decisions, the choices made at City Hall, can make or break Toronto.
That's why we work with people, community, organizations, and movements to advance a broad progressive vision for Toronto.
We are connecting people to democratic power through mobilization and engagement in decision making at Toronto City Hall. That means running and supporting campaigns to put progressive solutions onto the city's agenda and organizing to win.
We also work to increase transparency and accountability at City Hall by sharing how Councillors are voting on key issues and, in some cases, who is lobbying them.
Electing Progressive Champions for Toronto
City Council does not reflect the diversity of our city and many Councillors are out of touch with the day-to-day experiences of the people they represent.
Meanwhile, Toronto is facing critical issues today. The status quo isn't working and we need strong, progressive leaders who can demand better to create meaningful change. Progress Toronto is about building a movement that can make this happen, about building the momentum to truly transform our city.
That’s why we get to work during elections and we don’t shy away from changing who holds power. In the 2022 City Elections we made history! With your help, we showed that sustained organizing works as we elected five new progressive city councillors from Etobicoke to Scarborough. Together, these new voices are tilting the balance of power on city council. We also elected 6 incredible new TDSB Trustees who are committed to inclusive schools and investments in public education.
To build a more progressive city, we need to continue to elect more progressive City Councillors (decision makers) and public school board trustees to help ensure better decisions are made for our city.