Spring Training Series 2026
Conservatives are mobilizing. They are running expensive ad campaigns, spreading harmful misinformation, and working hard to take away all we won.
While we cannot compete with their deep-pockets, we can challenge them by having thousands of in-person conversations with people across the city on issues that matter to Toronto.
That’s why conversations are at the center of Progress Toronto’s 2026 Spring Training Series! Join us to learn important and practical skills on meeting people where they are at and motivating them to get involved in shaping the place they live.
The series includes three free trainings: Organizing Renters to Win with Chiara Padovani, How to Talk Politics with Family and Friends, and How to Knock on Doors. You can also join us for Progress Toronto’s famous City Politics Trivia Night to meet people who care about this city just like you and win prizes!
Joining a training is an easy and fun way to learn more about advocacy and get involved this spring. Click below to find out more and sign up!
We offer our trainings for free so that cost isn’t a barrier. If you can, support our work by chipping in $10 to our Training Fund or by donating when you sign up.
Spring Training Series Schedule
#1 Organizing Renters to Win
Presenter: Chiara Padovani from the York South—Weston Tenant Union and 2022 city councillor candidate
Wednesday, April 15 - 6:30pm ET
Online
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/spring-training-series-april-15-2026
#2 How to Talk Politics with Family and Friends
Presenters: Progress Toronto Organizing Manager Donovan Hayden and community organizer Peter Nguyen
Tuesday, April 21 - 6pm ET
Online
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/spring-training-series-april-21-2026
#3 How to Knock on Doors
Presenters: Progress Toronto Organizer Justin Chen and writer and Progress Toronto volunteer Emily Johnson
Sunday, May 3 - 1pm ET
In person near Queen & Spadina
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/spring-training-series-may-3-2026
#4 City Politics Trivia Night
Hosted by comedian, community organizer, and Progress Toronto volunteer Lubaba Gemma
Wednesday, May 20 - 7pm ET
In-person at Sin & Redemption (136 McCaul St)
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/city-politics-trivia-night-2026
Accessibility: Our online trainings will include captioning through Zoom. Please reach out to Donovan at info@progresstoronto.ca for more accessibility information and requests.