Ever since Premier Ford and his conservative MPPs were elected in 2018, funding for education has dropped $1,200 per student per year in Ontario. Students have had less access to teachers, fewer class choices and resources, and less support. This year is no different—the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is missing $63.2 million because of the province’s decision not to fund education. Learn more and take action here.

We are asking mayoral candidates to answer a questionnaire by 9am on Monday May 8, 2023. Responses to these questions will be a major factor in determining which candidate Progress Toronto will support as our Progressive Mayoral Champion. Learn more and fill out our questionnaire here.

The mayoral by-election is coming up fast, on June 26, and it’s our opportunity to mobilize thousands of people to help elect a strong progressive candidate.

Join Progress Toronto to survey residents across Toronto to learn more about their priorities for the upcoming mayoral by-election. Learn more and sign up here.

Join us on Tuesday, May 2 at 5:30pm as OPSEU’s Political Action and Education Administrator Melisa Bayon will lead our Personal Narrative and Recruitment for an Election workshop. Learn how to effectively tell your personal story to activate, motivate, and connect with potential volunteers and voters to take action. Sign up and learn more here.

We’re working to elect a mayor with a powerful, progressive vision for our city and we want your help. Take our survey here.

Join Progress Toronto, volunteers, and leaders like Councillor Amber Morley in Etobicoke–Lakeshore, Chiara Padovani in York South–Weston, and Kevin Rupasinghe in Scarborough Southwest on Saturday, April 15 for a Day of Action to knock on doors and speak with residents. You’ll have a chance to ask about what they want to see in their city and what they want a new mayor to prioritize. Learn more and sign up here.

On Tuesday, April 11 at 12pm fair elections advocate Adam Chaleff, alongside Progress Toronto’s Organizing Director Saman Tabasinejad are leading our workshop Holding Mayoral Candidates Accountable. Learn more and sign up here.

Check out the 6 free trainings we're hosting for our Mayoral Election Training Series. Our trainings are happening both online and in-person where you’ll have a chance to practice your skills. Learn more and sign up here.

Join community organizer and previous York South—Weston candidate Chiara Padovani on Tuesday, April 4 at 5:30pm for an online workshop on how to have productive and engaging political conversations with friends and family. Learn more and sign up here.

Sign up for our Day of Action on 24/7 warming spaces happening tomorrow, Tuesday Feb 14, all across the city! City Council is voting on the budget Wednesday, Feb 15 and it’s our next opportunity to win on 24/7 respite spaces. We will be speaking to residents all across the city in wards where the local councillor voted NO last week. Learn more and sign up here.

ICYMI, Mayor John Tory is resigning and in the coming months there will be an election for the mayor’s seat. This is a big opportunity for Toronto to elect a mayor with a powerful, progressive vision for our city and we need your help. Read more on our statement and how you can join.

Join us for our Day of Action this Sunday, February 5, at 11am! We will be calling residents to help them take action and tell their local city councillor and the mayor to vote in favour of opening 24/7 warming spaces. This is our chance to help residents put pressure on City Council before they meet! Learn more and sign up here.

On Tuesday, February 14, Toronto City Council is meeting and the Mayor and City Councillors will be debating the 2023 City Budget. Join Progress Toronto on Thursday, February 14 at 9:30AM via Zoom so we can watch City Council live together. While we watch the livestream, Progress Toronto will be there, online with you on our Zoom chat. We will be providing helpful info throughout the day, and can help to answer questions about process, timing, motions, and more! Find out more and sign up here.

Ever wanted to meet with your local politician but didn’t know where to begin or what to say? Want to meet with your city councillor about the city budget? Come to our free training session to help you feel prepared. Find out more and sign up here.

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.