In March, the City of Toronto received a progress update on the Rexdale Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement. The agreement outlines a range of community benefits targets for local and equitable hiring, full time employment, local and social procurement, $5M for a new child care centre in the local community and community access to space at free or low-cost. The TCBN continues to oversee the implementation of the CBA as a member of the Community Benefits Working Group.
Here are the latest CBA outcomes and updates:
Local and Equitable Hiring: To date, 3,160, 42 percent (1,319 individuals) self-identified as a social hire and eight percent (257 individuals) were local hires. Note: The City has proposed new updated definitions including an expanded local area which extends to Neighbourhood Improvement Areas and TCHC communities in North Etobicoke, South Etobicoke, Black Creek/Humber Summit and York Weston Pelham.
Full time Employment: 1,794 active employees as of December 31, 2024, 61 percent (1,101 individuals) are employed on a full-time basis and 39 percent (693 individuals) are employed on a part-time basis.
Construction Employment: Of the 2,819 people employed on the construction site since 2018, 29 percent (807 individuals) self-identified as a social hire and two percent (65 individuals) self identified as a local hire
Local Procurement: In 2024, OTG spent $100.5 million across 18 local suppliers. This represents 33 percent of their total annual non-construction procurement.
Social Procurement: In 2024, OTG spent $1.8 million across 3 diverse suppliers. This represents less than one percent of their total annual non-construction procurement
Child Care update: The CBA includes a $5M committment for a new child care facility in the area. Children's Services has selected a location for the child care centre located nearby the casino. The project is included in the 2025-2034 Approved Capital Budget and Plan for Children's Services.
Community Access to Space: One Toronto Gaming finalized the Community Access to Space Policy and Procedures in November 2024 and hosted the first community event in December 2024. Four community events are scheduled to take place during the first half of 2025.
The full annual report can be viewed here
