Tomorrow is the Community Development and Recreation Committee. We believe that access to community recreation is one of the social determinants of community health and we have been working with Community Recreation For All to advocate for protecting and increasing...
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17Sep
11Sep
TWCA Official Plan Teach-In
Toronto is currently reviewing its Official Plan, the policy framework guiding physical land-use and its associated effects on the social, economic and natural environments for the next 20 years.
Join us for a facilitated discussion on the Official Plan and... Read More
26Aug
City Council – Appointment over byelection
Latest from City Hall:
Today Rob Ford made it official that Councillor Norm Kelly is officially his new deputy mayor. Despite Ford’s wishes for a byelection, Council has voted to fill the vacancy left behind by Doug Holiday (Ward... Read More
12Aug
TWCA is Hiring!
The TWCA is managed by a Steering Committee that establishes priorities and provide s its direction. TWCA is seeking a full time Coordinator who will be responsible for the coordination of administrative, advocacy, outreach, public education and communication activities. This is a...
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Toronto Anti-Discrimination Policies
Updates on Amendments to City of Toronto Anti-Discrimination Policies
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the revised Declaration of Compliance with Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Legislation and City Policy (the template... Read More
01Aug
It’s Time For City Planners To Adapt A New Model
The following article talks about how the current city planners do not take economics, social capital, increasing employment prospects and poverty reduction into account, when planning urban landscape.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/carlschramm/2013/05/14/its-time-for-city-planners-to-adapt-a-new-model/
What follows is some commentary from one of TWCA's steering committe members, Ilham... Read More
18Jul
Update from City Council
A dramatic decision made yesterday for the the future of Toronto transit: Council voted 28-16 in favour of extending the Bloor-Danforth line into Scarborough, rather than the fully-funded Scarborough LRT (light rail transit).
The following link can be used... Read More
15Jul
City Council – July 2013
This week, July 16th and 17th is Toronto City Council. There are 278 items on the agenda.
If you have any questions about any of the agenda items, contact us: info@twca.ca
Or, contact you local Councillor:
http://app.toronto.ca/im/council/councillors.jsp
The council session will be... Read More
04Jul
Community Recreation and Development Committee – Recommendations and Report Back
On June 26th, the Community Development and Recreation Committee met. Prior to the committee, Community Recreation For All and Toronto Women's City Alliance released a briefing for one of the items being discussed: Recreation Service Plan 2013-2017 Implementation Plan. This...
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Outcome of Recreation Service 2013-2017 Implementation Plan
Motions 1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Carried)
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee, with the upcoming reports in Fall 2013, on... Read More
