CBA Campaigns

Rexdale Casino Woodbine CBA Update

In March, the City of Toronto received a progress update on the Rexdale Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement. The agreement...

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Mayor’s Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs

In March, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow released the Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs. The TCBN...

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Youth Employment Program

On February 26th, the Toronto Community Benefits Network submitted a letter to the Economic and Community Development Committee encouraging the City...

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A Public Discussion on Inclusive Economic Development in Toronto

In March, the TCBN participated in a panel discussion on Toronto's new framework to Advance Inclusive Economic Development, co-organized by Councillor...

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High Speed Rail

About the project:  The High-Speed Rail Network from Toronto to Québec City is a federally led initiative that aims to...

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Community Wealth Building

Community Wealth Building: Leveraging Your Purchasing and Procurement for Inclusive Local Economic Development  Governments, public institutions and organizations can develop...

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Community Benefits Agreements

Governments at all levels are spending hundreds of billions in new housing and infrastructure to support new schools, hospitals, public...

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Election Day is Today: Your Vote Matters!

The next Ontario election is happening on February 27th! Provincial and territorial governments in Canada have the power to manage...

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ISC Conference

Last week, the TCBN joined the Dignity 2026 coalition at the ISC Conference in Minnesota. Executive Director Rosemarie Powell participated...

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Community Roundtable: A Focus on Quality Jobs and an Inclusive, Sustainable Economy

The TCBN hosted a community roundtable with a focus of quality jobs and an inclusive, sustainable economy. The Roundtable discussion included...

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Local Organizing for Responsible Development

Our work on the ground has focused on community engagement and building community coalitions in neighbourhoods like Fairivew, Regent Park,...

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Advancing Community Benefits in Policy

After years of TCBN advocacy, Metrolinx formally adopted its Community Benefits and Supports program that will apply to the four...

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2024 Community Engagement and Campaigns Reflection

In March, we hosted our 10 year anniversary celebration with the TCBN community featuring keynote speaker and CBA legal expert Julian Gross...

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Un-Affordable Housing Community Roundtable Highlights

This online event featured five guest speakers who spoke to housing advocacy in 4 neighbourhoods and policy that could be...

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LAMP CHC National Housing Day Highlights

This online and in person event was centered around meaningful community engagement.  Group discussions were led around strategies to address...

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Social Procurement Program & Policy (SPP) Review

On December 10, 2024 the City of Toronto Executive Committee adopted the recommendations from City staff regarding improvements to be...

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Senator Omidvar

On November 5th, we celebrate the incredible legacy of Senator Ratna Omidvar as she retires from the public service after...

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Toronto IEDF Framework

On November 26, 2024, the TCBN participated at the City of Toronto Economic and Community Development Committee meeting to share our...

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IMIT Tax Incentive Replacement

The Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program was a property tax incentive program used to support new construction, major...

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Un-Affordable Housing Community Roundtable Highlights

This online event featured five guest speakers who spoke to housing advocacy in 4 neighbourhoods and policy that could be...

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LAMP CHC National Housing Day Highlights

This online and in person event was centered around meaningful community engagement.  Group discussions were led around strategies to address...

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Social Procurement Program & Policy (SPP) Review

Since 2017, the SPP has created workforce development opportunities through City contracts and increased access to the City’s procurement process...

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MIT Tax Incentive Replacement

The Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) Program was a property tax incentive program used to support new construction, major...

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