Meetings Across Toronto on the City Budget
Toronto’s budget season is here! This is when Councillors meet to discuss how to fund city services and programs - including services that matter to you and your community.
Here is our list of the budget events taking place across Toronto. Attend these if you can to learn more about the city budget process and have your say. We'll keep adding on to the list as more are announced. If you have know about any that you don't see here - send them to us at info@progresstoronto.ca and we'll add it!
Check back often because we will be updating this list as we learn more.
Last update: February 19th, at 12:00pm
If you would like help speaking/deputing at an official city budget committee meeting, let us know how we can help! Email us at info@progresstoronto.ca
Etobicoke & York
City Budget Forum at Bathurst-Finch Hub
Monday February 4th 2019, 6:00PM-8:30PM
540 Finch Avenue West (map)
Hosted by Social Planning Toronto, Unison Health & Community Services Action for Neighborhood Change at Bathurst-Finch-Hub, and Social Action Group
Attend this event to learn how the 2019 City Budget will impact services.
Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-budget-forum-bathurst-finch-tickets-54867348717
Deputation Training at Bathurst-Finch Hub
Friday February 8th, 2019 from 2:30-4:30pm
540 Finch Avenue West (map)
Hosted by Social Planning Toronto, Unison Health & Community Services Action for Neighborhood Change at Bathurst-Finch-Hub, and Social Action Group.
Attend this training to learn the skills to make a strong deputation at the budget committee!
Find out more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deputation-workshop-city-budget-learning-series-tickets-54868195249
Etobicoke Budget Forum at Rexdale Community Hub
Thursday February 7th, 2019 from 9:30-11:00AM.
21 Panorama Court (map)
Hosted by Social Planning Toronto and community partners Attend this forum to discuss the upcoming City Budget.
For more information, contact yhaq@socialplanningtoronto.org
Find out more here: https://twitter.com/planningtoronto/status/1092543077737291778
City of Toronto Budget Committee Meeting (have your voice heard)
Monday February 11th from 3-5:00pm, and 6:00pm
Etobicoke Civic Centre
399 The West Mall (map)
To register to speak, call 416-392-4666 or email buc@toronto.ca.
This is your chance to have your voice heard by city councillors who will be voting on the budget. Find out more and register to speak by emailing buc@toronto.ca or calling 416-392-4666
Visit the city’s website for more information: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/how-to-get-involved-in-the-budget/
Old Toronto & East York
East York Consultation
Tuesday February 5th, 2019 from 7:00-9:00pm
East York Civic Centre (Committee Room A)
850 Coxwell Avenue (map)
Hosted by Councillor Brad Bradford and Councillor Paula Fletcher. This consultation is an opportunity to hear about the proposed budget and share your views. Budget Committee Chair Councillor Crawford will also deliver a presentation on the 2019 City budget
Find out more: https://twitter.com/PaulaFletcherTO/status/1092464869478187008
City of Toronto Budget Committee Meeting (have your voice heard)
Tuesday February 7th, from 9:30am-5:00pm, and 6:00pm
Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West (map)
To register to speak, call 416-392-4666 or email buc@toronto.ca.
This is your chance to have your voice heard by city councillors who will be voting on the budget. Find out more and register to speak by emailing buc@toronto.ca or calling 416-392-4666
Visit the city’s website for more information: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/how-to-get-involved-in-the-budget/
City of Toronto Budget Town Hall Meeting.
Thursday, February 21st at 6:30pm
St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church
611 St Clair Ave W (map)
Join Councillor Josh Matlow and the City's Executive Director of Financial Planning to discuss the proposed 2019 budget.
Find out more: https://joshmatlow.ca/josh-in-the-ward/public-meetings-community-events/community-events/public-meetings/councillor-josh-matlows-2019-city-of-toronto-budget-town-hall-meeting-feb-21st/
Community Consultation: Downtown Budget Town Hall
Friday, February 22, 6:30-8:00pm
Toronto City Hall,
100 Queen St W, Committee Room 1 (map)
Hosted by Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, and Councillor Mike Layton. This is your chance to hear the details and discuss what this budget means for our neighbourhoods.
Find out more: http://mikelayton.to/2019/02/08/community-consultation-downtown-budget-town-hall/
2019 Davenport Budget Townhall
Saturday February 23, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm
Wallace Emerson Community Centre
1260 Dufferin St (map)
Hosted by Councillor Ana Bailão. Attend this annual budget town hall to learn more about the proposed 2019 City of Toronto Budget and to share your feedback and ideas on how to make our city and community a better place to live, work, and play.
Find out more: http://www.anabailao.com/budget_town_hall_2019
Ward 4 Community Budget Meeting
Thursday, February 28th, 7pm – 8:30pm
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton School in the 3rd floor staff room
1515 Bloor St W (map)
Hosted by Councillor Gord Perks, this is an opportunity to examine the 2019 city budget.
Find out more: http://gordperks.ca/share-your-thoughts-on-the-budget-at-our-community-budget-meeting-february-28-2019/
Gender & Equity Responsive Budgeting Town Hall
March 6th, 2019 at 6pm - 8:30pm
Regent Park Community Centre
402 Shuter Street (map)
Hosted by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, the 2019 Gender & Equity Responsive Budgeting Town Hall is an opportunity to solicit feedback and identify key investment priorities for City Council.
Find out more here: https://www.kristynwongtam.ca/budgettownhall2019
Scarborough
City Budget Scarborough Discussion Forum
Wednesday February 6th, 2019 from 6-8:30pm.
Mid-Scarborough Hub
2660 Eglinton Avenue East (map)
Hosted by Scarborough Civic Action Network, in partnership with Social Planning Toronto. This forum is an opportunity for Scarborough residents to learn about the 2019 city budget and to hear from a panel of community leaders about priority issues, and learn how to do a deputation about the city budget
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189184624583858/
*CANCELLED*
City of Toronto Budget Committee Meeting (have your voice heard)
Thursday February 7th, from 3-5:00pm and 6pm.
Scarborough Civic Centre
150 Borough Drive (map)
This is your chance to have your voice heard by city councillors who will be voting on the budget. Find out more and register to speak by emailing buc@toronto.ca or calling 416-392-4666
Visit the city’s website for more information: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/how-to-get-involved-in-the-budget/
North York
City of Toronto Budget Committee Meeting (have your voice heard)
Monday February 11, 2019 - 3pm-5pm & 6pm
North York Civic Centre
5100 Yonge St. (map)
This is your chance to have your voice heard by city councillors who will be voting on the budget. Find out more and register to speak by emailing buc@toronto.ca or calling 416-392-4666
Visit the city’s website for more information: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/how-to-get-involved-in-the-budget/
*CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*
Don Valley North Budget Town Hall
Tuesday February 12th, 2019 from 6:30-8:30PM
Fairview Library Theatre
35 Fairview Mall Drive (map)
Hosted by Councillor Shelley Carroll.
Attend to learn about Toronto’s budget process and discuss details with Councillor Carroll.
Find out more: https://shelleycarroll.ca/events/budget-2019
Don Valley North Budget Town Hall (NEW DATE)
Monday, February 25th, 2019 from 6:30-8:30PM
Fairview Library Theatre
35 Fairview Mall Drive (map)
Hosted by Councillor Shelley Carroll.
Attend to learn about Toronto’s budget process and discuss details with Councillor Carroll, with presentation from City Staff on how your budget works
Find out more: https://twitter.com/DVN17Team/status/1097852316697399296