Social Planning Toronto

Social Planning Toronto Research & Policy Forum

Posted on 23. Feb, 2010 by Jeremy.

Social Planning Toronto invites you to attend our March Research & Policy Forum. This month we will be looking at issues around immigrant homelessness and health & labour market outcomes for immigrants. Presenters include: Dr. Stephen Hwang, St. Michael’s Hospital/ University of Toronto Dr. John Shields, Ryerson University/ Toronto Immigrant Employment Data Initiative (TIEDI)

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Social Planning Toronto Member Forum

Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by Jeremy.

Toronto's 2010 proposed operating budget will be introduced on February 16 at City Hall. Join us on Thursday, February 18 at 519 Church Street Community Centre to: - Learn more about what's in the budget - Ask questions and share your ideas - Find out how to have your say in the budget process

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Federal Town Hall Forum and Homeless Memorial

Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by Jeremy.

DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 TIME: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. PLACE: Church of the Holy Trinity (just west of the Eaton Centre between Dundas and Queen Street).

While Parliament is prorogued until March 3, it is vital that individuals and community organizations come together to talk about the experiences and needs in neighbourhoods and communities, and to put forward the expectations we have of our Federal government and political parties to meet these needs.

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City Budget Process 101 Event

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by Jeremy.

Thanks to all for taking part in Social Planning Toronto and Toronto Open Budget Initiative's City Budget Process 101 workshop on February 3. Budget Chief Shelley Carroll, CAW Sam Gindin Chair Judy Rebick and TOBI speaker Ann Fitzpatrick delivered excellent presentations to a packed house on the state of the City budget process and how we can make it more inclusive and participatory. Videos from the evening will be posted online shortly.

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New Hire Announcement – Communications Officer

Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Jeremy.

Social Planning Toronto is pleased to announce that we have hired Jeremy Tudor Price as our new Communications Officer.

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Creating a Bold, Sustainable, Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy for All Ontarians

Posted on 15. Dec, 2009 by Christopher.

Social Planning Toronto made a submission to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing highlighting the need for substantial investment in affordable, public housing. This submission details many of the most urgent statistics regarding Ontario's gap in access to affordable housing.

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