What better way to end our Spring Training Series than with a trivia night? Join us at Sin & Redemption for a fun night of City Hall trivia with comedian (and Progress Toronto volunteer!) Kalin T. Spence. On May 21st at 7PM, put your knowledge of Toronto politics and City Hall to the test for prizes and more importantly, bragging rights. Learn more an sign up here.

Join us to knock on doors and talk to people at events to demand adequate funding for schools. We will be speaking to residents across the city and helping them take action. The Ford Government needs to feel the pressure and deliver millions of owed dollars to ensure that students and schools have the funding they need. Sign up here.

Sign our petition to urge Premier Doug Ford, Education Minister Stephen Lecce, and your local Trustee and MPP to fully fund education. Learn more here.

On Saturday, May 11 at 12PM, Progress Toronto will lead our How to Knock on Doors training with Organizers Donovan Hayden and Monica de Vera.

On Wednesday, May 8 at 6PM, join Community Organizers Fizza Khalid and Krissan Veerasingam from the Scarborough Environmental Association to learn how progressives can successfully build power in suburban communities.

Come learn from Community Organizer Bruno Dobrusin from the York South—Weston Tenant Union on Tuesday, April 23 at 6PM. He will be sharing his experiences organizing tenants, the power of bringing neighbours together, and how you can organize your own community.

Protests, strikes, and pickets are signs of a healthy democratic society. Everyone should feel safe when exercising these Charter Freedoms.

Across the province, we are witnessing a rise in anti-democratic, anti-worker motions and statements being made by elected officials in response to peaceful and lawful protests. Learn more here.

On Tuesday, April 16 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. Learn more here.

Progress Toronto is offering 5 free trainings for our 2024 Spring Training Series just for you! Join our training series to learn the skills and tools you need to effectively advocate for a better city. Learn more and sign up here.

Join us on Thursday, March 21 to learn how to speak at the Toronto District School Board to impact the TDSB budget. You will learn more about the school board’s budget, the delegation process, and how to make the biggest impact on trustees.

Join Progress Toronto at City Hall or on Zoom on Wednesday, February 14th. While we watch City Council vote on the 2024 budget together, Progress Toronto staff will breakdown and explain what is happening during the meeting.

Join our Scarborough Day of Action happening Sunday. We’ll be dropping flyers, knocking on doors, and speaking to people across Scarborough, and helping them take action to support a budget that invests in transit, housing, and communities. Sign up here.

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.