CBA Campaigns

Regent Park CBA Highlights

Last week, the TCBN joined the Regent Park community for a historical announcement of $26.8 million as part of a...

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Merry Malvern Holiday Market Highlights

On Saturday December 6th, the Toronto Community Benefits Network were invited to table at the Merry Malvern Holiday Market and...

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Nation-Building for Good Jobs and Shared Prosperity

by Rosemarie Powell   As the 2025 federal budget ramps up spending on infrastructure and housing and reinforces a Buy...

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Budget 2025: Investing in Communities, Building Shared Prosperity

The federal government’s 2025 Budget makes historic commitments — $115 billion in infrastructure and $130 billion in housing — to...

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TEA x TCBN Downsview Neighbourhood Tour Highlights

The Toronto Community Benefits Network in collaboration with the Toronto Environmental Alliance Downsview Neighbourhood Tour took place on Saturday, September...

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Federal High Speed Rail Announcement

Big news for Canada’s future! Earlier today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Major Projects Office to fast-track key...

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Prince Edward County community comes together to launch its first Community Benefits Framework, sign its first CBA with Pinecrest Housing

The movement for community benefits is growing across Ontario! In June, Thrive Prince Edward County Network launched its first Community...

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Dignity2026 Coalition Joins CTV Your Morning to Discuss FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 and Human Rights Protocols

Jennifer Li from the Dignity2026 coalition joined CTV Your Morning to discuss FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 and key human...

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TCBN Youth Leaders Join Toronto City Hall Press Conference in support of Toronto Youth Employment Program

On August 7th, TCBN youth leaders joined the Toronto Youth Cabinet, TNO, TNG and United Way Greater Toronto for the...

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Join CP Planning's Call to Action to Scale and Sustain Community-led Planning

Join CP Planning’s call to action to scale and sustain community-led planning. The campaign is seeking the support of individuals...

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Northcrest Development Business Survey

Northcrest invites you to complete this short survey to learn more about your business and its potential to work with...

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TCBN Federal Pre-Budget Submission: Canada’s Infrastructure for Jobs and Shared Prosperity Plan

As the Government of Canada embarks on a significant infrastructure program as part of the 2025 budget, incorporating conditions for...

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Little Jamaica Community Coalition Secures Considerations for Anti-Displacement, Affordable Housing and Community Benefits in new Little Jamaica Development proposal

At the July Toronto & East York Community Council meeting, a new development proposal in Little Jamaica was approved. The...

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New City of Toronto Public Developer Model Includes Community Benefits

Toronto’s Executive Committee has adopted a public developer model under the Toronto Builds Policy Framework, led by the new Housing...

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North York Community Council Approves Northcrest’s Taxiway District. Plan includes at minimum, $10M for community benefits and social procurement

On July 3rd, 2025, the Toronto Community Benefits Network submitted a letter and deputed at the North York Community Council...

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2025 Community Benefits Summit Highlights

On behalf of Executive Director Rosemarie Powell and the TCBN team, event partners and sponsors, we would like to extend...

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Arbo Downsview

On June 4th, 2025, The North York Community Council convened to consider item NY24.2 which was centered around the approval...

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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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