Saturday, April 4 at 7pm, Progress Toronto is excited to partner with Women Win Toronto to host a brief panel with inspiring 2018 municipal candidates. The conversation will be followed by a community watch party of Knock Down the House! Find out more and sign up here.
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Progress Toronto is offering 7 free trainings, workshops, and events for our Spring Training Series!
We’ve changed things up for this training series in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve moved over to online trainings and added some new topics.
Our trainings include how to build your own neighbourhood support networks, a panel on e-learning and who is left out, self-care in challenging times, using your personal narrative to move people to action, and more!
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources & Updates from Progress Toronto→
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This week, we’re sharing more resources with you and giving you an update on our work. We hope you’re staying well and safe! In this post you’ll find:
Resources from all three levels of government
An update on our work at Progress Toronto (including an online training Monday)
Information on how you can help neighbours who might need your support
Links to a Toronto-based resource developed by one of our advisors
Tips on Social (Physical) Distancing
Supreme Court Says Yes to Hearing Toronto’s Case Against Doug Ford’s Undemocratic Interference in Our Municipal Elections →
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Big news was announced today! The Supreme Court of Canada has granted the City of Toronto’s appeal of Doug Ford’s Bill 5 - his interference in our active 2018 municipal elections. You remember, that time Doug Ford changed all the rules and wards in the middle of our election, weeks before voters went to the polls — an unprecedented attack on Toronto and local democracy.
Since Bill 5 was first announced on July 27, 2018, Progress Toronto has been advocating to stop it. We’ve helped tens of thousands of people take action against Bill 5 and won key votes at City Hall as we encouraged the Mayor and Councillors to stand up for our city and continue fighting this unprecedented interference in our elections. Read more here.
Read MoreOnline Training: How to Help those Vulnerable to COVID-19 - Neighbourhood Pods→
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As part of our Spring Training Series, Progress Toronto is teaming up with the Disability Justice Network of Ontario’s Sarah Jama and with Amara Possian, one of the creators of the Neighbourhood Pod Toolkit, to provide an online training (webinar) on neighbourhood pods. Read more here.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources & Changes at Progress Toronto→
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We’re sharing information, resources, and the steps that we are taking as an organization to do our part to flatten the curve.
Updates and resources from all three levels of government
Information on what we are doing about COVID-19 and its impact on Progress Toronto
An update on Provincial Public Health funding (including a petition)
Petition: Stop the Cuts to Public Health!→
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In 2020, Ford’s Public Health cut to Toronto was $4.5 million and, once one-time funding dries up, Ford will be cutting $14.1 million from Toronto Public Health.
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, shows how critical Public Health investments are. Use our petition to send a message today and tell Ford to stop the Public Health cuts. Find out more and sign the petition here.
Read MoreCity Hall 101→
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Knowing the decision-making process at City Hall is a key tool to advocate, influence decisions, and organize to win. Join Progress Toronto's Executive Director Michal Hay to learn more about the legislative process, who the key players are influencing decisions, and how you can have your say.
Read MorePhone Bank to Stop Ford’s Education Cuts in March!→
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Help us put pressure on Ford and his Conservative MPPs to reverse these cuts and invest in fully-funding public education. Sign up to phone bank with us in Conservative ridings to help people take action.
Throughout March we will be phoning people who live in Conservative-held ridings across Toronto and making it easy for them to call and email their Conservative MPPs.
Read MorePhone Bank to Stop Ford’s Education Cuts!→
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Help us put pressure on Ford and his Conservative MPPs to reverse these cuts and invest in fully-funding public education. Sign up to phone bank with us in Conservative ridings on Thursday, February 20 to help people take action.
Read MoreWinter Training Series: 2020 City Budget Field Trip→
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Ever want to attend city council but felt too intimidated by City Hall? Join Progress Toronto on Wednesday, February 19 to watch City Council debate and vote on the 2020 City Budget!
Read MoreWinter Training Panel & Social: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants→
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Progress Toronto is excited to announce our Winter Training Panel and Social! Join us on Monday, February 24 to discuss the wins and lessons throughout the years with long time organizers Caroline Egan and Winnie Ng - the conversation will be moderated by Toronto trailblazer Ausma Malik. There will be an opportunity to socialize after the panel!
Read MorePhone Bank for Our City!→
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The 2020 City Budget was released this month and will be voted on February 19. Progress Toronto is running a number of campaigns to push City Council to make the Budget better.
Read MoreWinter Training Series: Building Your Personal Narrative→
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Translating our values and experiences into collective action is a critical part of building movements and winning campaigns. In this workshop, 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. Find out more.
Read MorePetition: Housing Crisis - Toronto Needs a Vacant Homes Tax→
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Toronto City Councillors will be voting soon on whether or not to take one of the many actions needed to address our housing crisis: implementing a Vacant Homes Tax. Use our tool to sign the petition and send a message to your local Councillor and the Mayor. Find out more.
Read MoreWinter Training Series: How to Speak at a Government Committee - City Budget 2020 edition!→
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Decisions made at City Hall and the Toronto School Board affect lives across Toronto. Many of those decisions are made at committees where the public has an opportunity to speak. That’s why, one way to ensure representatives and the Mayor hear our concerns is by speaking at a committee.
At this workshop you will learn the basics of making a deputation. You will learn a little bit about 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). Find out more.
Read MoreFall Training Series: How to be a Facilitator→
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Facilitation is fundamental to collective action and a key skill for organizing. On December 16, join Alejandra Bravo, the Director of Power Lab, as she shares practices for running participatory meetings and workshops that help you meet your objectives. Find out more here.
Read MoreFall Training Series: City Budget 101→
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City Councillor Mike Layton is a long time member of the City's Budget Committee and on December 11, he will be leading this City Budget 101 workshop. Join us on December 11 to learn more about the budget process, how to understand and analyse the budget, and how you can have your say. Find out more here.
Read MoreFall Training Series: How to Meet with Your Local Politician→
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Ever wanted to meet with your local politician but didn’t know where to begin or what to say? Join Progress Toronto's special guest, long time city councillor Joe Mihevc and find out why meeting with your local politician matters and how you can prepare for your meeting. Find out more here.
Read MoreOrganizing to Win | A Party & Fundraiser for Progress Toronto→
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We've all been working hard this year and it's time we came together for an evening of good music, refreshments, drinks, and amazing people. Join Progress Toronto on November 23 for our annual end-of-year party and fundraiser! Find out more here.
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