A majority of Toronto City Councillors from every corner of the city have signed on to a letter addressed to Premier Doug Ford and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing opposing the undemocratic Bill 39, which allows Mayor Tory to win votes on City Council with the support of only 1/3 of Councillors. Find out more and see the letter here.
Read MorePhone Zap for Our City→
/Join us on Wednesday, Nov 30 at 12pm and together we will call each of our own local politicians and the mayor. They need to hear from you, their constituent, to know that you are urging them to stand up for our city and local democracy against Bill 39. Find out more and sign up here.
Read MorePetition: Call for a Meeting of City Council on Bill 39→
/Mayor John Tory is working closely with Doug Ford to pass a disturbingly undemocratic power grab (Bill 39) that allows the mayor to win votes with the support of only a third of city councillors.
This is happening without consultation with residents and without any discussion at Toronto City Council. Mayor Tory went directly to Doug Ford to ask for these powers. Over 6,000 people have signed our petition opposing Bill 39. Now it’s time to use our tool to send a message to your local city councillor and the mayor requesting an urgent meeting of City Council on Bill 39. Find out more and sign the petition.
Read MoreMatching Donations!→
/Generous Progress Toronto supporters are offering to match up to $10,000 in donations! If you give $25 they give $25! This is your chance to double your impact.
And if you donate $50 or more as a one time gift, or if you start a new monthly donation, we will send you three beautiful locally designed Holiday Cards for you to share with friends and family. Find out more here.
Read MoreField Trip to City Hall: Let’s Show Them What Democracy Looks Like→
/Sign up to join us on Thursday, November 24 at 12pm in the City Council Chambers. Let’s show the mayor and councillors what democracy looks like! Learn more and RSVP here.
Read MoreLetter from 5 Former Mayors of Toronto to Mayor John Tory→
/5 of Toronto’s former mayors have come together to send a letter to Toronto’s current Mayor John Tory, urging him to reject the undemocratic powers he requested of Doug Ford that would allow him to win votes with the support of only a third of city councillors. Read their full letter here.
Read MorePetition: Stand Up for Our City→
/On the heels of the historic election of new and diverse progressive voices to city hall, Mayor John Tory is working closely with Doug Ford to pass a disturbingly undemocratic power grab that allows the Mayor to win votes with the support of only a third of city councillors. Use our tool to send a message to your local politicians and the mayor, to stop Doug Ford and Mayor Tory from taking away your democratic power. Sign the petition here.
Read MoreHoliday Cards for You to Share→
/Local Scarborough artist and Progress Toronto designer Jan Cruz has designed beautiful Holiday Cards for you to send to friends and family! Make a donation by 11:59pm on Wednesday November 23 and we will ship you your bundle of Holiday Cards as a special thank you for your contribution. Find out more here.
Read MoreOn Election Night We Made History!→
/Monday October 24 we made history. With your help, we showed that sustained organizing works as we elected five new progressive city councillors from Etobicoke to Scarborough. Together, these new voices are tilting the balance of power on city council. We also elected 6 incredible new TDSB Trustees who are committed to inclusive schools and investments in public education. Find out more here.
Read MoreFind Out Where You Vote→
/Find out where you can vote, what ID you need to bring, and if we are recommending someone in your area. Visit https://vote.progresstoronto.ca/.
Read MoreTransit Stop Outreach on Housing→
/Join us bright and early at a transit stop to talk to voters about housing, transit, and how we can build a better city by electing better people! Read more and sign up here.
Read MoreFlyer Squad Opportunities→
/Help deliver Progress Toronto’s Progressive Champion flyers to voters! Flyering is an easy and fun way to have an impact in this election. The flyers help voters know that the Progressive Champion is the best choice for them - committed to affordable housing, investing in transit, safe streets, and building a city where everyone can thrive. You’ll go out with a team and be supported throughout. Read more and sign up here.
Read MoreVolunteer Opportunities!→
/We have lots of volunteer opportunities available! It’s a great chance to meet people and help to build a better city. Find out more and sign up here.
Read MoreElection Action Plan Briefing→
/On Wednesday, September 28 at 12PM join Executive Director Michal Hay and Organizing Director Saman Tabasinejad to hear about our plan for this election, find out the wards we are focusing on and why, and learn how you can help elect Progressive Champion and unelect some of City Council’s worst. Sign up today.
Read MoreProgressive Champions→
/Progress Toronto has picked the local races where we’re working hard to get progressive champions elected. Find out where we’re working and how you can help
Read MoreHolding Candidates Accountable→
/On Monday, September 19 at 12pm fair elections advocate Adam Chaleff, alongside Progress Toronto’s Organizing Director Saman Tabasinejad are leading our workshop Holding Candidates Accountable. Join this workshop to learn everything from how to ask candidates questions to get clear commitments, to how you can use your power as an elector to uphold fair election rules during and after the campaign period. Learn more and sign up!
Read MoreHow to Knock on Doors for a Progressive Champion→
/On Saturday, September 17 at 10AM Progress Toronto Organizer Donovan Hayden will lead our How to Knock on Doors for a Candidate workshop. Join to learn how to speak to people about a candidate you support and how you can persuade people to support them too. Learn more and sign up.
Read MoreCity Election Training Series→
/Progress Toronto is offering free trainings and workshops for our 2022 City Election Training Series. Our trainings are happening both online and in-person where you’ll have a chance to practice your skills. You can sign up for any session and all workshops are free.
Read MoreElecting Progressive Champions and Flipping Some Seats!→
/Progress Toronto will be working hard to elect the next generation of progressive municipal leaders at City Council and the Toronto District School Board. Find out more here.
Read MoreNominate a Villain to Unelect this Election→
/This election is our opportunity to elect Progressive Champions in key council races in Toronto. It’s also our chance to unseat some of City Council’s worst City Councillors (villains). Click here to nominate a villain.
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