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Last year, some councillors tried to infringe on our Charter rights and freedoms by attempting to ban protests and pickets across the city.
The vote was close, but we organized and won. Help protect our Charter freedoms again: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
Could restrictions on protests and pickets amount to a ban in nearly every neighbourhood?
A bylaw limiting our freedoms could affect communities across the city. Take action: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
We're seeing unprecedented attacks on the freedom to protest south of the border, with protesters being arrested and deported. As we protect Canada’s sovereignty from Trump, we must also defend our Charter rights and freedoms.
Sign the petition: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
City Council is considering a bylaw that could limit our Charter-protected right to protest.
With Trump attacking Canada’s sovereignty and protest rights in the U.S., we must defend our Canadian rights and freedoms.
Tell your councillor and the Mayor: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-pro...
Alt text: Purple background with an image of yellow and black stack of books. There also is a photo of a child and teen reading a book in the library. Top text is white text and reads "Protect library hours". Bottom right corner is a logo of Progress Toronto.
In the 2025 Budget libraries are set to open 7 days per week at ALL branches across the city. Right now many libraries aren’t open on Sundays.
But conservatives want to keep libraries closed to save a buck.
Push back against conservatives: www.progresstoronto.ca/no-cuts-no-f...
Alt text: Purple background with an image of yellow and black train. There also is a graph tracking inflation with the fare increases from 1994 to present. Top text is white text and reads "No TTC fare increase". Bottom right corner is a logo of Progress Toronto.
For decades TTC fares have risen beyond inflation. Now we can freeze fares to save riders money and encourage more transit use.
But conservatives want to increase fares and balance the budget on the backs of riders. Take action against fare increases: www.progresstoronto.ca/no-cuts-no-f...
Alt text: Purple background with an image of yellow and black apple. There also is a tray of food. Top text is white text and reads "Save school meals". Bottom right corner is a logo of Progress Toronto.
As families struggle to access food, conservatives want to cut school meals that would feed over 21,500 children.
These programs ensure students are fed, helping them learn. They also save families time and money.
Sign our petition to say no to cuts: www.progresstoronto.ca/no-cuts-no-f...
Take action: Conservative councillors are working hard to increase TTC fares, cut library hours, and cut school meals from 21,500 hungry students across the city.
Send your message before City Council votes on the 2025 City Budget on Feb 11 - sign here: www.progresstoronto.ca/no-cuts-no-f...
Happy to see constituents coming forward to voice their opinions on 2025 #BudgeTO
#ICYMI check out @progresstoronto.bsky.social's Sebastian Decter deputation at 1:11:49 Comparing the TPS Budget to the movie Avatar Cc: @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social @graphicmatt.com #TOpoli www.youtube.com/live/JykDq6u...
We are proud to offer our trainings for free so that cost isn’t a barrier to learning how to get involved in the budget process at City Hall.
If you can, support our work by chipping in to our Training Fund or by donating when you sign up:
donorbox.org/training-fund
City Council votes to finalize the 2025 Budget on Feb 11 and you can join us the day of to watch it happen live 👀
Progress Toronto staff will provide helpful info throughout the day, and can answer questions about process, timing, and motions! Sign up:
www.progresstoronto.ca/budget-train...
Join Progress Toronto Organizer Francis Tersigni on Jan 28 for our Phone Bank for a Better Budget workshop ☎️
Learn how to have impactful conversations over the phone, help others to take action, and you will even have a chance to practice!
Sign up:
www.progresstoronto.ca/budget-train...
Don't know where to start when drafting your speech for budget consultations? ✍️
Join our Speaking at Budget Consultations Prep Session on Jan 19 at 12pm to write, practice, and get feedback. You will have the chance to collaborate with others! Sign up: www.progresstoronto.ca/budget-train...
On Jan 16, we will run How to Speak at Budget Consultations (also known as "making a deputation") training with the Toronto Youth Cabinet's Stephen Mensah and Progress Toronto's Saman Tabasinejad 🗣️
Learn how you can impact the Budget Committee's decisions: www.progresstoronto.ca/budget-train...
We start off with our City Budget 101 on Jan 15 with Councillor Gord Perks and Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy. We will share what's in the 2025 staff budget, the budget process, and how you can have your say 📊
www.progresstoronto.ca/budget-train...
The City is launching their budget on Jan 13 and we are offering 5 free trainings to help you get involved in the 2025 City Budget Process 🤓 You’ll learn more about the budget, the process, and how we can push for a bold budget together!
Sign up here: www.progresstoronto.ca/budget-train...
Conservatives have plans to respond to our work, so we have to scale up in 2025.
That’s why we need your help! A few generous Progress Toronto supporters are matching all #GivingTuesday donations up to $13,200.
Double your impact with a matched donation: donorbox.org/progresstoro...
While progress is underway to create new shelters, opposition from certain politicians and anti-shelter advocates threatens to stall these efforts.
Call on your elected official to support the City’s shelter infrastructure plan using our petition tool: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-tac...
New shelter locations have been chosen based on need, access to transit and services, & other evidence.
Homelessness exists in every corner of Toronto. No neighbourhood should be “off limits” for shelters.
Shelters belong in our communities. Take action: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-tac...
In addition to a warm bed, shelters can connect people with healthcare, community, and support to find permanent housing.
While we need more affordable and supportive housing, shelters are vital to tackling the homelessness crisis now.
Send your message: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-tac...
Take action: It's getting colder and each night 230 people are turned away from shelters with nowhere to go.
The City plans to open 20 new shelters but some politicians and shelter opponents want to block them.
Your councillor needs to hear from you: www.progresstoronto.ca/petition-tac...
Progress Toronto in the Bluesky house. Give them a follow and better yet give them a donation! They do such good work.
20.11.2024 14:41 — 👍 13 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0A conservative organization will likely be funded by and serve the wealthy and well-connected. Meanwhile, Progress Toronto is fueled by thousands dedicated to building a more inclusive city.
We’re focused on scaling up to prepare for a big fight. Join us:
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Progress Toronto in the paper. Image of Progress Toronto’s executive director sitting on a stairs outside with vines on the wall.
Why do conservatives want to start a right-wing version of Progress Toronto?
Because together we make it harder for them to win. With a small budget and many volunteers, we let voters know the truth about conservative candidates.
Read The Star article ⬇️
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi...
