Volunteer to Protect our Freedom to Protest

City Council is considering a by-law that could limit our Charter-protected freedom to protest. Protests, strikes, and pickets are signs of a healthy democratic society.

Join us to take action to protect our freedom to protest. We will be speaking to residents across Toronto to help them contact their local decision-makers to oppose the bylaw. Sign up!

 
 

Volunteer Events

Street Canvass
Thursday, May 8 at 6pm
Christie Pits Park

Street Canvass
Saturday, May 10 at 12pm
Yonge St and Eglinton Ave

Make Calls (Phone Bank)
Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30pm
Online

Street Canvass
Tuesday, May 13 at 6pm
York University

Make Calls (Phone Bank)
Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30pm
Online

Street Canvass
Wednesday, May 14 at 6pm
Victoria Park Station

For the online phone banks you will need access to a computer and, if possible, headphones to make the calls. If this is your first time phone banking with us, we will provide a quick training on Callhub (our online phone bank tool).

Learn more about the campaign and sign the petition here.

Accessibility Information

If you have any access needs, please let us know at the bottom of the sign up form. Access needs are defined as anything a person may need to communicate, learn, and take part in an activity.

Phone banking requires using a computer and having conversations with the public for multiple hours. Street canvassing requires standing outside talking to people for two hours. If you are not able to attend the full event, you are still welcome to join for part of it. Please just let us know a head of time.

We are implementing disability justice in our framework and are constantly learning and growing. If you have any questions, suggestions, or need any further information, please reach out to us at volunteer@progresstoronto.ca.