On Sunday, January 19 at 12pm we will be hosting an online Speaking at Budget Consultations Prep Session. We’ll help you learn the basics of crafting a deputation, brainstorm what you’d like to speak about, and practice delivering an impactful speech. Learn more here.

We are excited to co-host this training with the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) on Thursday January 16. TYC Executive Director Stephen Mensah and Progress Toronto’s Executive Director Saman Tabasinejad will be leading our How to Speak at Budget Consultations training. At this workshop you will learn the basics of making a deputation. Learn more and sign up here.

On January 21 and 22 the City's Budget Committee will be hosting public consultations that will directly impact 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 15, 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 2025 Budget Training Series. Sign up for a free training and learn how to get involved. Read more and sign up here.

It’s that time of year! We are working hard to raise $30,000 before December 31, so we can get to work right away in 2025.

And! In the holiday spirit, we want to give you something special as our way of saying thank you for your support. Learn more and get your gift here!

The Toronto Police Services Board is voting on the 2025 Police Budget on December 12, and you have a chance to make your voice heard. Sign up with Progress Toronto and we will help you register to speak, draft a speech, and support you every step of the way! Learn more and sign up here.

It’s #GivingTuesday and we need your help! A few generous Progress Toronto supporters are matching all Giving Tuesday donations up to $13,200! That means any donation you give will be doubled! Learn more and give here.

Local Scarborough artist Jan Cruz has designed beautiful Holiday Cards for you to send to friends and family! Make a donation by 11:59pm on Thursday December 5 and receive a bundle of Holiday Cards as a special thank you for your contribution. Find out more here.

Shelters are full and each night 230 people are turned away with nowhere to go. That’s why the City of Toronto plans to create 20 new shelters so people can have a safe place indoors. But some politicians and shelter opponents are trying to block them.

With nowhere to go, people are sleeping outdoors in parks, under bridges, and on sidewalks.

While we need more affordable housing, shelters are vital to tackling the homelessness crisis. Learn more and take action here.

We are excited to host this in-person training at The 519 on Tuesday, November 12 at 6pm. Progress Toronto Executive Director Saman Tabasinejad will focus on the legislative process at City Hall, the key players who are influencing decisions, and how you can have your say. Learn more here.

Together we defeated far-right candidate Anthony Furey in the Don Valley West by-election held on November 4 2024! Conservatives thought they could elect Furey on his name recognition alone and keep his harmful record secret, but we didn’t let that happen. Learn more here.

We are delivering accountability flyers to the residents of Don Valley West to let them know the truth about right-wing candidate Anthony Furey. Join one of our flyering events to deliver truth flyers and Stop Furey! Sign up here.

Right-wing candidate Anthony Furey is running in the Don Valley West by-election. He’s trying to make sure voters don’t find out about his far-right beliefs. His harmful viewpoints and dangerous political stances are why we’re working hard to make sure he doesn’t win this election. Learn more here.

Join us on Wednesday October 9 for our workshop with community organizer and City Hall staffer Clive Scott to learn best practices in speaking with friends and family about politics, how to navigate difficult situations, and answer hard questions! Learn more here.

Don Valley West is having a by-election to choose their next city Councillor on November 4, and it’s our opportunity to change who holds power at City Hall.

Join Progress Toronto to survey residents in Don Valley West to learn more about their priorities for the upcoming by-election. Learn more here.

On September 5 join Progress Toronto Organizer Donovan Hayden and Founding Advisor Monica De Vera to learn the basics of speaking at the Police Board and how to deliver an impactful speech. Learn more and sign up here here.

Each night over 250 are denied emergency housing in Toronto’s shelter system. Our city’s housing and homelessness crisis is at a boiling point.

Join us at events across the city to help residents take action on housing supports. Sign up and learn more here.

The Ford Government will be closing 5 supervised consumption sites in Toronto—a move that experts say will result in the loss of lives. Supervised consumption sites are safe indoor spaces where people can use pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of trained health professionals. These health professionals are able to immediately assist a person experiencing an overdose. 21,000 overdoses were reversed in Ontario since 2020 because of these sites—saving lives.

Take action to protect life saving public health services here.