The May (Victoria Day) long weekend has finally arrived and it is the traditional beginning of our summer here in Canada. This year's long weekend will look and feel much... Read More

The province has released specific details on their actions to begin easing of restrictions under Stage 1 of its plan to re-open the Ontario economy. Included in these measures, as... Read More

I joined with my fellow members of the City of Toronto’s Music Advisory Council as we met virtually today for the first time since the Provincial declaration of Emergency. We... Read More

In view of the significant financial pressures facing municipalities, Mayor Tory repeated the call for federal and provincial support for Greater Toronto Area cities, including Toronto. Since the emergency declaration,... Read More

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Mother’s Day with their households, or by connecting with family by phone or video call.

Today marks the beginning of both National Nurses Week... Read More

Today is Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), the day we recognize the end of the Second World War in Europe. This year is of particular note as we commemorate... Read More

For those of you joining me on Facebook Live today at 7pm, I am looking forward to connecting with you. To participate, be sure to follow me on Facebook (Read More

I am looking forward to connecting with you and our neighbours tomorrow (May 7^th) at 7PM for my Facebook Live event. I hope you can join us to ask your... Read More

Today we mark the 75^th anniversary of the day that Canadian Forces liberated the Netherlands during WWII. Please join me in recognizing and honouring the 175,000 Canadians who took part... Read More

I hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weather on the weekend while remaining at home and physically distancing as directed by our public health officials.

Today marks the... Read More

Today has been declared Doctors Day and First Responders Day. I know you all join with me in expressing our thanks and encouragement to all of those who are working... Read More

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the men and women on the Canadian Armed Forces helicopter that remains missing near Greece this evening and who are presumed... Read More

The current Covid-19 pandemic has certainly brought into clear focus the need to do many things differently if we are to protect lives and provide sustainable solutions to the many... Read More

Today is the National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace. To honour these workers, all official City flagpoles were flown at half-mast. It is important... Read More

There were a number of major announcements from all levels of government over the weekend. The City has initiated a new program, CurbTO, which re-allocates road space to support physical... Read More

This morning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced further details to assist businesses with rent. He outlined partnerships with provinces and territories to deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for... Read More

Today we remembered the victims of the Yonge Street van attack, which happened two years ago. One of the victims, Anne Marie D’Amico, grew up in and was friends with... Read More

Tomorrow I hope you'll join me as we virtually commemorate the second anniversary of the Yonge Street Tragedy. The City of Toronto will live stream Mayor John Tory’s commemorative statement... Read More

The Federal Government has announced that they are committing $350 million to support community services across the country. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, our local non-profit... Read More

Yesterday was a terrible and tragic day in Nova Scotia where 18 people lost their lives, including an RCMP officer, in an act of senseless violence. I know we all... Read More

As we head into the weekend, I would like to repeat what is now a familiar message for all of us...Stay Home! It has been difficult for everyone but we... Read More

Today marked the first day of City Hall Live, a partnership between the City of Toronto and the Unison Benevolent Fund to support artists in Toronto. Each weekday the... Read More

Since the beginning of this public health emergency, all governments and community organizations have worked tirelessly to support our communities. Every day there are new announcements and initiatives.  I know... Read More

My Councillor colleague and I wrote this month about the need improve how we support people experiencing homelessness. Today, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, General... Read More

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter holidays and the continuing Passover holiday. I would like to thank you for staying home and celebrating with your families and friends over the... Read More

I would like to wish everyone a joyous Passover and Easter for those who are marking these celebrations. I know this is a particularly challenging year for these important occasions and... Read More

I want to begin by wishing a happy Passover for everyone who is celebrating this evening.

Easter long weekend is a time when we come together with our families and... Read More

This is a challenging time for all of us and with all the information and announcements that come forward each day is it difficult to review all of them. Each... Read More

Food security is a challenge for many in our City and the current situation has made this even more difficult. To help people with this challenge, the City of Toronto... Read More

The Ontario Government released extensive COVID-19 modelling, revealing several scenarios that project the potential number of cases and deaths across the province.

Ontario is estimated to have between 3 to... Read More

Mayor John Tory has signed a new bylaw legally requiring physical distancing of 2 meters in City parks and public squares. This applies to persons who are not from the... Read More

The City of Toronto and the Provincial Government have provided further updates stressing the necessity of staying at home. Witnessing what is occurring in other cities across the world reinforces... Read More

I recognize that one of the most pressing challenges for many people at this time is rent payments, many of which are due April 1st, the first due date since... Read More

As we head into another week of practicing physical distancing, requiring self-isolation, I hope everyone is managing as best as they can during this challenging time. By following the directions... Read More

This morning, the Prime Minister made a major announcement with respect to supporting small to medium businesses during this extremely challenging time. More details will become available early next week... Read More

I would like to thank everyone in our community as we work together to meet the challenges of the Covid-19 emergency.  By practicing physical distancing and supporting each other in... Read More

Today there were a number of important announcements from all levels of government as we work to meet the challenge of the Covid-19 public health emergency.

The Federal government announced... Read More

Today the province introduced further restrictions on non-essential businesses and their need to close for 14 days. 

I joined with Mayor John Tory in announcing that Toronto Community Housing is... Read More

I know this has been a challenging time for all of us and the Covid-19 public health situation is evolving each day. Your City, provincial and federal governments are making... Read More

Today, there were a number of further announcements made by the City, Province and Federal governments to assist all of us to meet the challenges of this ongoing public health... Read More

The current situation with respect to the Covid-19 (Corona Virus) public health emergency is evolving quickly and so I am committed to keeping you informed of all important developments. If... Read More