Join us to move residents to take action on the 2024 City Budget. We will be speaking to people across Toronto to contact their local Councillor to protect the crucial investments needed to fix our city. Sign up here.

City Council will vote on the 2024 City Budget on February 14. For the first time in over a decade, the proposed budget includes significant investments in essential services that millions across our city depend on, including affordable housing, shelters, transit, and more.

But some City Councillors want to cut services and impose austerity. Use our petition to tell the Mayor and your local Councillor to protect services by voting yes to the budget. Learn more here.

On Tuesday, January 30th come learn from Toronto Community Benefits Network’s Campaigns Director Kumsa Baker and community organizer Josel Angelica Gerardo. You'll find out how meeting with your local politician is impactful and how you can prepare for your meeting to make sure your voice is heard.

Right now, Mayor Chow and City Council are deciding on the 2024 budget and it’s their opportunity to invest in solutions to help address the housing crisis. We need the Mayor and City Council to be bold to prevent renovictions, protect affordable homes, and provide adequate services to those experiencing homelessness. Learn more and take action here.

Join Progress Toronto Organizers Donovan Hayden and Francis Tersigni on Thursday, January 25 to learn about the best practices for having important conversations over the phone, helping people to take action, and building people-power!

On Sunday, January 21 at 12pm we will be hosting an online informal Deputation Workshop to help you write, practice, and get feedback. New this year, we will have Deputation Buddies. These will be experienced volunteers that can provide personable support and feedback as you prepare your deputation. Learn more and sign up here.

Progress Toronto is excited to cohost this free training with the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC). On Thursday, January 18 the Executive Director of TYC Stephen Mensah and Progress Toronto’s Executive Director Saman Tabasinejad will be leading our How to Speak at Budget Committee training. Learn more and sign up here.

On Tuesday, January 16, Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff—Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy—will lead our City Budget 101 training. Join us to learn more about the budget, the process, and how you can have your say.

The City Budget process is underway and it’s your opportunity to have your say in shaping our city! That’s why we’ve launched our free 2024 Budget Training Series. Sign up for a free training and learn how to get involved. Read more and sign up here.

Volunteer to make calls (also called phone-banking) to demand adequate funding to support refugees and asylum seekers. We will be speaking to residents across the city and helping them take action. The Ontario government recently committed to providing $200 million every year for three years in shelter and homelessness prevention. Learn more here.

On Friday November 24, spend the evening with hundreds of progressive volunteers, organizers, supporters, labour and community leaders, and more – all dedicated to building a Toronto that works for everyone. We'll have DJs, snacks, drinks, and more! Get your ticket here.

Join campaigner, organizer, and storyteller, Amara Possian, on Tuesday, November 21 at 6pm for an online workshop on the fundamentals of how to tell your story to inspire and empower others to take action.

Join Progress Toronto on Wednesday November 8 at 9:30AM via Zoom or in-person at City Hall to watch City Council live together.

On Monday October 16 the Provincial Government will debate a motion from the ONDP to terminate the 95-year mega spa lease. Join us on Monday, October 16 at 2:30PM at Queen’s Park as we show our support to save Ontario Place! Signs, posters, placards etc are welcomed!

On Tuesday, October 10 at 6PM, join Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy to learn more about the legislative process, the key players who are influencing decisions, and how you can have your say.

We are collaborating with Ontario Place for All to save Ontario place for public use. We will be speaking to residents in ridings held by Conservative MPPs to stop the destruction of over 1500 trees at Ontario Place and protect this important downtown public green space.

Sign up to volunteer with us to keep Ontario Place public here.

On Wednesday, October 4 join Toronto Environmental Alliance's Campaigns Director Sarah Buchanan and Climate Campaigner How-Sen Chong to learn more about climate action in our city.

Join our training on Tuesday, September 27, Progress Toronto Organizers Donovan Hayden and Francis Tersigni are leading a training on how to make calls (also known as phone banking) to get others to take action.

Join Community Organizer Peter Nguyen on Thursday, September 14 to learn more about how tenants at 22 John Street in York South-Weston are organizing and how you can support their efforts.

Progress Toronto is excited to offer 6 free workshops for our 2023 Fall Training Series! Click here to learn more and sign up.