On Thursday, January 20, City Councillor Mike Layton will be leading our 2022 Budget Recap training. Join us to learn more about the budget process, a breakdown of what’s included (and missing) in the budget, and how you can have your say. Learn more and sign up here.

At this workshop you will learn the basics of making a deputation. You will learn how to choose which committee to speak at, how to read the committee agenda, how to sign up for a deputation, and how to prepare your deputation (speech). Right now, deputations at the City of Toronto are taking place by video. We will also review how this works and how you can prepare. Learn more and sign up here.

The 2022 City Budget will be coming out in January and Toronto needs to invest in affordable and supportive housing. Developers continue to make record breaking profits while our housing and homelessness crisis gets worse. It’s time for City Council to prioritize affordability and take bold action on housing. That’s why we’re phone banking for a better city. Learn more and sign up here.

Join us on Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 pm for a virtual event, Organizing for a Better City, where we will shine a spotlight on your inspiring work and say thank you to all of our volunteers for your dedication to building a more democratic and affordable city. Learn more and sign up here.

We have the most expensive child care in Canada and right now we have a chance to change that, making it just $10/day. But Doug Ford won’t sign the deal with the Federal Government. If he won’t sign it, then Mayor Tory should. Tell Mayor Tory and Doug Ford to sign the $10/day child care deal now. Learn more and take action here.

Toronto City Council should vote for a stronger inclusionary zoning policy - It will change tens of thousands of lives and evidence shows it’s possible. Read more: https://www.progresstoronto.ca/open-letter-inclusionary-zoning

We’re hiring for 5 positions! Two start in November and three start in January. Please help spread the word. Find out more here.

At this workshop you will learn the basics of making a deputation. You will learn how to choose which committee to speak at, how to read the committee agenda, how to sign up for a deputation, and how to prepare your deputation (speech). Learn more and sign up here.

On Wednesday, October 6, you’ll learn the fundamentals of public narrative -- the story of self, the story of us, the story of now -- and practice telling your story to inspire others to take action. Learn from expert storyteller, Amara Possian, to perfect your personal narrative. Learn more and sign up here.

The Supreme Court decision on Ford’s election meddling is out and we lost in a narrow split decision of 5-4. We’re disappointed but grateful for the findings of the dissenting Justices who agreed with our position. Read our press release here.

Ever wanted to meet with your local politician but didn’t know where to begin or what to say?

On Tuesday, September 14 join Toronto Community Benefits Network’s Campaigns Director Kumsa Baker and Councillor Mike Layton’s Chief of Staff Stephanie Nakitsas for this training. You'll find out why meeting with your local politician matters and how you can prepare for your meeting to make sure your voice is heard. Learn more and sign up.

Progress Toronto is offering five free trainings and workshops for our 2021 Fall Training Series! Due to COVID-19, all of our trainings are happening online.

City Council will be voting soon on inclusionary zoning and this is your opportunity to up your skills so you can learn how to speak at Committee and meet with your City Councillor in order to ensure as many affordable housing units are built as possible. Learn more and sign up here.

Join Progress Toronto's Program and Operations Director, Erica Woods, to learn more about the legislative process, who the key players are influencing decisions, and how you can have your say. Learn more and sign up here.

On Wednesday, August 4 join Dr. Danyaal Raza, Rexdale Vaccine Ambassador Terrence Rodriguez, and Behavioural Neuroscientist Olga Rodríguez-Sierra on having conversations with vaccine hesitant community members. Sign up and learn more here.

In the coming weeks, the City is finalizing its inclusionary zoning policy. And in September, there will be an important vote that will decide how much affordable housing will be included in new condo developments. We need to ensure lots of affordable housing is built! Toronto has a housing crisis and it is time for developers to pay their fair share. Learn more and sign up!

Join educator and advocate Farrah Khan for an interactive workshop and learn to identify what compassion fatigue looks and feels like in our bodies, minds, and spirits. Farrah will also lead a discussion on the impacts of trauma exposure, ways to address it and think through some of the systemic and personal challenges to self-care.

Learn more and sign up here.

This summer, we will be hosting three free trainings and workshops to help you manage the stresses you feel personally but also give you some tools to help advocate for larger systemic change at City Hall. We will also provide an event focused on helping you navigate conversations with friends and family who are experiencing vaccine hesitancy.

Learn more and sign up.

Join us for a free event on Monday, July 12 at 12pm for a conversation about re-imagining the future of our city’s golf courses and how public golf courses can better serve communities. Toronto is currently reviewing the use of five City-operated golf course locations. This is our opportunity to shape what our public spaces are and to ensure they serve all communities. Learn more and sign up.