Join Progress Toronto at the Fund Our City Rally while City Council debates on the 2026 city budget on February 10.

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Join Progress Toronto throughout the day on Tuesday, February 10 at City Hall or on Zoom to watch Council debate on vote on the 2026 budget. 

On Wednesday, February 4 at 6PM, join Toronto Environmental Alliance Campaigns Director Sarah Buchanan and Progress Toronto Executive Director Saman Tabasinejad to learn more about the legislative process, the key players who are influencing decisions, and how you can have your say.

City Council votes on the 2026 City Budget on February 10—this is our opportunity to win increased investments in programs that prevent evictions and support renters. To win, we need renters across Toronto to take action to protect the funding for renter protections and affordable housing. Sign up here.

The proposed budget invests in services that make Toronto more affordable and livable, but conservatives on council are campaigning for cuts. Send your message to tell Mayor Chow and council to approve a budget that prevents evictions, makes transit more affordable, and invests in services. Learn more and take action here.

Speaking at Budget Committee can feel intimidating—that’s why we’re offering a workshop to help you get prepared. On Sunday, January 18 at 12pm we will be hosting an online Speaking at Budget Committee Prep Session. After learning the structure of a good deputation, you will have time to write, practice, and get feedback with other speakers.

We will be hosting a deputation training with the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) on Wednesday, January 14 at 6pm. TYC Transit Lead Zain Khurram and community organizer Monica de Vera will be leading our How to Speak at Budget Committee training.

The City's Budget Committee will be hosting public consultations on January 20 and 21 that directly inform the Mayor’s proposed budget. Progress Toronto will provide the support you need to give a great deputation, along with connecting you to a community of other speakers all making their voices heard. Learn more here.

On Wednesday, January 12, Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy will lead our City Budget 101 training. We are also excited to have Councillor Gord Perks join us to share his perspective as the Budget Committee Vice Chair. Join us to learn more about the budget, the process, and how you can have your say. Learn more here

The City Budget process is underway and it’s your opportunity to have your say in shaping our city! That’s why we’ve launched our free 2026 Budget Training Series. Sign up for a free training and learn how to get involved. Read more and sign up here.

Today, I’m asking for your help. Unlike right-wing groups backed by the wealthy and well-connected, our work depends on dedicated supporters across the city. Supporters like you.

A few generous Progress Toronto donors are matching all Giving Tuesday donations up to $14,500. That means if you give just $25 today, your donation will be doubled to $50. Donate here:  https://donorbox.org/progresstoronto-double-your-impact-2025

Join Progress Toronto on Saturday, November 22 at the National Housing Day Rally in Toronto. March with us as we push back against Ford’s plans to make it easier to evict renters in Bill 60.

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Doug Ford’s government is pushing new legislation (Bill 60) that would make it easier for landlords to evict renters and make finding an affordable place to live even harder. Join us to let renters know how Bill 60 impacts them and help them tell their MPP to protect their rights as renters. 

We need our city officials to stand up for renters and demand real protections. On November 4, city councillors and Mayor Chow will discuss how they will respond to Ford's attempt to strip away renter’s rights. Progress Toronto will be helping people speak directly to city council.

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Doug Ford’s government is pushing new legislation that would make it easier for landlords to evict renters. Tell Premier Doug Ford, Minister Robert Flack, and your MPP to cancel any changes that make evictions easier, and to protect and expand rent-control.

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Doug Ford has introduced legislation to ban speed cameras. We are knocking on doors and talking to people at schools across the city about how speed cameras make our streets safer. Join us to help residents take action and tell Doug Ford to reverse his ban on speed cameras.

Ford could be proposing his speed camera ban as early as Monday. That’s why we will be knocking on doors across the city this weekend talking to people about why we need to protect speed cameras to make roads safer.  Join us to help residents tell Doug Ford speed cameras save lives!

Leaders Demand Canadian Government Pay its Bill for Refugee Shelter Funding
Monday, September 29, 8:30 AM | City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto

(TORONTO) — Right now, 3,420 refugees—40% of all clients in Toronto’s shelter system—depend on city shelters. Despite this urgent need, the Canadian  government has slashed Toronto’s funding for refugee shelters by $107 million, a 74% rollback of federal support. Read more here.

Doug Ford announced plans to ban speed cameras—making it easier to speed and putting lives at risk.

Hospitals and police chiefs agree: speed cameras save lives. They reduce speeding, prevent crashes, and protect communities. And because many are in school zones, they keep kids safe on their way to class.

Ford dismisses them as a “cash grab.” But you don’t pay if you don’t speed. So why is he risking kids’ lives just to make it easier for reckless drivers to break the law?

Learn more and take action here.

We are less than a week away from the Scarborough—Rouge Park byelection on September 29. Join Progress Toronto for our final push to elect our progressive champion Neethan Shan. Sign up here!