The Ontario Big City Mayors are calling on the provincial government to
#SolvetheCrisis
of homelessness, mental health and addiction. With more than 1400 encampments in Ontario, we’re facing a humanitarian crisis in our cities that we can’t solve alone. Visit
Today, the Toronto Sign is lit gold to celebrate writer-director Sarah Polley and documentary filmmaker Daniel Roher on their
@TheAcademy
wins.
You've made Toronto proud!
#Oscars95
Antisemitism has no place in our city. As soon as my office was notified of this poster, we reached out to the appropriate officials, and we have since received confirmation that this unapproved, antisemitic content had been removed.
We are deeply concerned by this sign outside of a Jewish-owned business in Downtown
#Toronto
on what appears to be a city information pillar.
We have shared our concern with city officials who are working to address it.
#TOpoli
Let's get Toronto moving!
When cars “block the box”, they create congestion and create safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists.
We're calling on the provincial government to allow the City of Toronto to increase the fine for "block the box" infractions and allow for
It has been a privilege to serve Toronto as Deputy Mayor for the past 144 days.
I want to take a moment to thank my council colleagues,
@cityoftoronto
staff, the staff of the Mayor’s office, the staff of my councillor’s office and Toronto residents for their trust, understanding
Today, I met with Mayor-elect Olivia Chow at City Hall to congratulate her on Monday night's victory. I welcomed Mayor-elect Chow into the Mayor's Office and we discussed the orderly transition until she takes office on July 12.
Today, the Toronto Sign is lit blue and yellow to mark one year since Russia's unjustified invasion of Ukraine.
Toronto continues to stand with Ukrainians in solidarity with Ukraine and Ukrainian Canadians across our city.
Today, we welcome for the first time to our city, the
@WNBA
, with an exhibition game played by the Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky!
This game is an important milestone in Canadian sports history and I was proud to mark the occasion in Maple Leaf Square with WNBA Commissioner,
A pleasure to thank and recognize D. Imman for his contribution to the new Chair of Tamil Studies
@UTSC
last night on behalf of Mayor
@JohnTory
and City Council. Through research and scholarship, the Chair will explore Tamil language, history and culture.
#ScarbTO
Congratulations to Mayor Olivia Chow on taking office. I was honoured to attend the swearing in ceremony this morning. I look forward to working together with our Council colleagues. Wishing you all the best in the months and years ahead.
On behalf of all Toronto residents, I want to congratulate Olivia Chow on being elected our city's next Mayor tonight.
Earlier this evening, I spoke to Mayor-elect Chow and committed to supporting an orderly transition of the Mayor's Office in the coming days.
Great news for cyclists!
From 2019-2021,
@cityoftoronto
installed:
✅ 65 km of bikeways
✅ 47 km of bikeway upgrades
From 2022-2024,
@cityoftoronto
will:
✅ Install 100 km of bikeways
✅ Invest $20 million dollars annually
To find out more, visit:
On May 18, we recognize Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day in which we remember all those who were impacted by the conflict in Sri Lanka and the lives that were lost, while reaffirming our commitment to preventing such a tragedy from taking place again.
Today we are reminded of our
It's time to send a strong message that blocking the box will cost you.
This week, City Council approved my push to crack down on drivers caught blocking the box and adding to congestion in Toronto.
Find more details below.
Cynthia Lai and I were the new Scarborough Councillors in 2018. She was a fierce advocate for her community & Chinese-Canadians across the city. I will miss her dearly and have many fond memories. My heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, staff and supporters💔
#ScarbTO
This morning, we opened the Toronto Holocaust Museum.
In Toronto, we stand united against antisemitism. We will continue to support Holocaust survivors and their families as well as honour the history of Jewish people.
I thank everyone who worked to make
@thethmuseum
a reality
As one of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto is home to hundreds of unique languages and dialects.
Today, we recognize International Mother Language Day, in which we celebrate and reaffirm the right for Torontonians to speak freely in their mother tongue.
Last week,
@BikeShareTO
saw its highest weekly ridership in the history of the program with 167,500 trips! As the city was celebrating Pride, Bike Share is proud to have supported travel to and from Pride events and trips all around the city.
Today, I thank my mom for her unwavering love and overwhelming support over the years.
To all the moms in Toronto, I wish you a very happy Mother's Day!
#HappyMothersDay
Congratulations to my friend MP
@gary_srp
on his appointment as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations!
I have no doubt that you will be an excellent Minister and great addition to the Federal Cabinet.
I was thrilled to be joined by legend Darryl Sittler and our beloved
@CarltonTheBear
to raise the
@MapleLeafs
flag at City Hall ahead of their first playoff game tomorrow!
Encouraging Torontonians to wear blue and white tomorrow to support our Leafs!
#GoLeafsGo
#ScarbTO
, join us every night at 7:30pm on your porch or balcony and make some noise for all of Toronto's frontline health care workers. Let's thank them for all they are doing for our City!
#ScarbTOcares
#COVID19Toronto
"We have to adapt and find new ways. These crises are not disappearing — they’re even more urgent now than they were before. We are fighting for the same cause. We are fighting for justice and sustainability." —Greta Thunberg on activism during COVID-19
#TIFF20
Each year, during Black July, we reflect on the tragic events of the 1983 Anti-Tamil pogrom in Sri Lanka that led to the displacement of Tamils, the destruction of property and numerous lives lost.
Today, on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we raised the Ukrainian flag at City Hall to represent our solidarity with Ukraine.
On behalf of Toronto, I continue to extend my ongoing support for the Ukrainian community impacted by this unjust war.
This morning, we raised the
@torontoargos
flag at City Hall to kick-off their upcoming season!
Looking forward to cheering on our defending
@CFL
Grey Cup Champions this Sunday.
Let’s go Argos!
This morning, I announced that we have secured an agreement with the province to provide more than $225 million in funding for SmartTrack.
If approved by City Council, this will ensure that we can proceed with all five SmartTrack stations.
This agreement is great news for
Tonight in Nathan Phillips Square we marked the third anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Together we reflected on its impact, the incredible resilience of Torontonians, and our ongoing work to make sure our city comes back stronger than ever.
Today, I sent a letter to federal Justice Minister David Lametti requesting that the Government of Canada revise the Criminal Code to better protect transit workers. I'm requesting that the Government of Canada amend subsection 269.01 of the Criminal Code to include all transit
As a part of our commitment to Vision Zero, today I joined Mayor
@JohnTory
and Councillor
@MikeColleTo
to announce the installation of 25 new Automated Speed Enforcement Camera’s throughout the city.
It was an honour to welcome
@TheTorontoSix
to City Hall to acknowledge their historic achievement in winning the 2023 Isobel Cup!
This victory is a huge milestone for women and girls' hockey in our city. Congratulations and thank you for representing Toronto at the highest
This evening's grand opening reception for the new
@Netflix_CA
office demonstrates Toronto is a screen sector powerhouse and Canada’s economic engine. I look forward to seeing the growth and opportunities this will bring to Toronto, Ontario and all of Canada.
It was so cool to say hi to the newest resident of
#Ward25
over at
@TheTorontoZoo
, a baby boy zebra :) big congrats to mom Tori and dad Jake on their third youngster! A big thank you to
@TheTorontoZoo
's
@Dolf_DeJong
and Jennifer Tracey and to zebra keeper Kim Welfle for hosting
Today, the Toronto Sign will be dimmed in recognition of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
This morning, we were notified Crosslinx intends to commence litigation against Metrolinx over the Eglinton Crosstown. This is disappointing and on behalf of all Toronto residents, I am extremely frustrated by this latest news.
We want to see this resolved in a boardroom not a
Scarborough – Rouge Park, thank you for supporting and believing in me. I am honoured to be your City Councillor and I look forward to working together for the next term.
#ScarbTO
My family joined me at the ceremony yesterday to kick off the new term of Toronto Council. The real work starts today! So excited to work for
#ScarbTO
.
#TOpoli
A big step for the Eglinton East LRT in Scarborough!
@johntory
& Executive Committee just endorsed committing $1.2B to the project, subject to Council approval next week. Looking forward to working with provincial & federal representatives to secure full funding
#ScarbTO
#TOpoli
Today, I sent a letter to
@cafreeland
requesting that the Government of Canada honour its election promise to support the
@CityofToronto
with COVID-19 costs largely to support the transit system and homelessness response.
Please see my letter below.
Stopped at Kennedy Station to show my appreciation, on behalf of all Toronto residents, for our hardworking TTC employees. Thank the TTC workers you see today for Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day!
Today, I joined Torontonians for Little Italy’s Good Friday Procession.
It was a pleasure to partake in this tradition that dates back to 1962, in which the St. Francis of Assisi Parish tour the Toronto streets to celebrate their faith and heritage.
#GoodFriday
#EasterWeekend
Hey Toronto! Anyone know what church this is? My g-grandfather is a steelworker on the roof and we don’t know what church it is. Possibly East York. TIA.
Honoured to begin serving as Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. I look forward to continue working with my Committee colleagues to support the
@CityofToronto
's infrastructure needs and services.
#TOpoli
Today, all of the City Councillors representing Scarborough publicly confirmed their support for converting the Scarborough RT to a busway once it is decommissioned and announced the TTC has committed to continuing design work.
I am proud to have fought for the Scarborough
At the
@cityoftoronto
Infrastructure & Environment committee I was happy to introduce a motion from
@BradMBradford
. The motion that passed unanimously will help to bring cycle tracks to Danforth. Once built, I plan to join him on this new track on a ride to work
#TOpoli
#BikeTO
A sure sign of spring!
@TO_Transport
have their first pothole blitz of the year today. Thank you to the 64 crews that are out today. Thanks for showing me and
@JohnTory
how it’s done.
Today, Dandy the Trauma Dog from
@VSToronto
paid City Hall a visit.
Dandy is Toronto's very first Trauma Dog and she provides much needed support and comfort to individuals - especially children - struggling with the hardships of grief and trauma.
I am extremely grateful to
I am running for re-election on Oct 24. It’s been an honour to work for the residents of Scarborough-Rouge Park & I have more work to do. Together, we can build public transit, protect our environment, invest in our community & shape a more resilient future.
#ScarbTO
#TOpoli
Baseball season is back, Toronto!
This morning, I raised the
@BlueJays
flag at City Hall to celebrate their home opener. I'm looking forward to cheering on our team tonight and encouraging Torontonians to do the same!
#NextLevel
Victim Services Toronto delivers immediate crisis response to those affected by crime and sudden tragedies.
That’s where Dandy comes in.
She’s Toronto’s very first Trauma Dog, providing the unconditional comfort and needed distraction from the agony of grief and trauma – with
This morning, I was at the Move Your Paws for the Cause Polar Bear Run at The Toronto Zoo to raise funds for Polar Bear conservation.
Great to join so many to support
@TheTorontoZoo
's important conservation, education and research work to protect wildlife!
Appreciation post! My uncle is a paramedic
@TorontoMedics
. Since I was young, I've known him to be a caregiver and right now, he is on the frontlines keeping us safe. Thank you to Uncle Rob and all the first responders for the work you do!
#ScarbTOcares
#ScarbTO
#COVID19Toronto
Earlier today, I attended the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation Ceremony of Remembrance to pay tribute to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Together, we honoured their memory by sharing our indebted gratitude for their service & shared our condolences with loved ones.
Today we mark one year since the beginning of the unjustified, illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces.
I joined the
@ukrcancongress
,
@JustinTrudeau
,
@fordnation
and hundreds of others in a march to show our unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and Ukrainian-Canadians.
Today, on International Firefighters' Day, we recognize
@Toronto_Fire
's lifesaving and heroic work protecting residents, the community and the environment.
We also remember the firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in losing their lives in the line of duty and
A lot of rain fell in Toronto yesterday. Here’s how much and where.
Thank you to the residents and first responders who helped people. Thank you to our
@cityoftoronto
@torontohydro
and
@TRCA_HQ
staff who are working hard to clean up and repair flooded infrastructure.
I am thrilled to proclaim today Blue and White Day in Toronto!
Tonight, our
@MapleLeafs
will be playing their first NHL playoffs game, and I encourage all Leafs fans to show support by wearing blue and white.
#GoLeafsGo
#NHLPlayoffs
Today, I encourage all Toronto residents to remember the innocent victims of the Yonge Street tragedy five years ago.
Please read my full statement below.
Every
@TheTorontoZoo
staff member I met today agrees they have the best job ever! Here’s Nikita’s trainer showing how they train her to show her body parts. This lets them regularly check her health. I can’t even train my cats to stay off the kitchen table. 2/2
Congratulations MPP
@AndreaHazelll
! So wonderful to attend your swearing in ceremony today! You’re a true Scarborough Champion! Looking forward to working together.
#ScarbTO
My job right now is to stand up for Toronto and I won't hesitate to fight to make sure our city and its residents receives our fair share from the other governments. Our advocacy will continue in the week and months ahead.
I'm proud to proclaim June as Pride Month in Toronto!
During this month, we celebrate Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating a city where everyone feels respected, embraced and celebrated.
#PrideMonth
Today at
@TheTorontoZoo
, we unveiled the David C. Onley Trail, commemorating an inspirational Ontarian. Thank you to his family for joining us and I look forward to enjoying the trail for years to come.
The
@cityoftoronto
is seeking public feedback on the use of micromobility (bikes, e-bikes and other small vehicles). The results from this survey will be used along with other research and input to develop a city-wide strategy for micromobility, including what new forms of
Tonight, the Toronto Sign has been turned off for
#EarthHour
.
Every year, Earth Hour serves as a reminder of the importance of mindfulness in our energy consumption - not only today but year-round.
As a part of our commitment to creating safe and accessible spaces for youth in our community, the Malvern Family Resource Centre will receive $300K in funding from the
@cityofToronto
budget to open new youth hubs in Danzig and Empringham.
In April we celebrate one of my favourite months: Earth Month!
I am proud of the
@CityofToronto
’s action plan to get us to net zero and am looking forward to participating in events throughout the month to highlight those climate action initiatives alongside Torontonians.