The City of Toronto's 2023 Budget released on January 10 will be decided on February 14. On January 17 and 18 the City's Budget Committee will be hosting public consultations and this is one opportunity to share your story directly with decision-makers to let them know what you need to see in this year's budget. Find out more and sign up here.

An effective tool in reaching and moving people, including elected officials, to take action is using your personal story. On Thursday, January 12 at 6pm Olivia Chow will lead a workshop on Building Power With Your Story. Join to learn the fundamentals of public narrative and practice telling your story to inspire others. Find out more and sign up here.

Progress Toronto is excited to partner with the Urban Alliance on Race Relations to offer 7 free online trainings and workshops for our 2023 Winter Training Series! Find out more about each of the sessions and sign up here.

The cost of living is ever-increasing in Toronto. Thousands are living in precarity and are experiencing homelessness. Advocates, like Shelter and Housing Justice Network, have been calling for more supports for unhoused communities to help meet people’s needs.

To “speak at a committee” is also known as making a deputation. Deputations are an opportunity for you to tell government officials your opinions and experiences on issues they are considering.

On Monday, January 9 at 7pm Progress Toronto’s Organizing Director Saman Tabasinejad will be leading our How to Speak at a Government Committee training. Join to learn how to depute! Sign up here.

Toronto City Council meets Wednesday December 14 and they will be voting on the undemocratic Bill 39 that allows for minority rule at city hall. 

We need people to call councillors and the mayor to tell them to vote to oppose the undemocratic Bill 39. Click here to find out more and make your call today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.