We are in a tremendously powerful moment. At a time when small businesses are under threat, jobs are disappearing and our local economies are being devastated, racial economic justice and environmental sustainability must be a priority in Canada's recovery and rebuild plan. 

With all levels of government committed to investing billions of dollars to build, repair and/or retrofit public infrastructure over the next decade, now is the time to shape strong community benefits policies that prioritizes equity, environment, economic justice, and fairer local economies.

Join the TCBN and co-sponsors Atkinson Foundation, City Institute at York University, School of Cities at University of Toronto and City Building Ryerson for a panel discussion on building back better through community benefits and social inclusion. Register below

The online zoom webinar will include:

Welcome from Colette Murphy, Chief Executive Officer at Atkinson Foundation 

Panel discussion featuring:

Grace-Edward Galabuzi - Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University (Moderator) 

Matti Siemiatycki - Interim Director of the School of Cities and Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto

Rosemarie Powell - Executive Director at Toronto Community Benefits Network 

Fausto Natarelli - Adjunct Professor, York University School of Public Policy and Administration

Closing words by Chris Campbell, Equity and Diversity Representative of Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario and TCBN Labour Co-Chair