The City Budget is to be voted on Thursday, February 14. Come to this training to learn how to move people to action. We will be phoning people to encourage them to put pressure on their local councillors and the Mayor to vote for a better City Budget. Find out more and sign up here.

Toronto’s shelter system is beyond capacity right now. Hundreds of people are being turned away each night and recently a person froze to death while living outdoors.  Meanwhile, as shown by video this week, large vehicles with big metal claws are being used to cruelly destroy the shelter people are making to stay safe. But here’s the thing — there’s nowhere for people to go. Find out more and sign the petition here.

On January 17 and 18 the City's Budget Committee will be hosting public consultations and this is one opportunity to share your thoughts directly with decision-makers to let them know what you need to see in this year's budget. We break down when, where, and how you can sign up to speak. And offer free trainings to make it even easier for you. Find out more here.

On Monday, January 23, City Councillor and Budget Committee Member Alejandra Bravo will be joined by past City Councillor Mike Layton to lead our City Budget 101 training. Join us to learn more about the budget, the process, and how you can have your say. Find out more and sign up here.

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.