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Implementation of an E-Petition Platform at the City of Toronto
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2021-09-23 · Executive Committee · deferred
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The Executive Committee deferred consideration of the letter (September 9, 2021) from Councillor Paul W. Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, to its January 2022 meeting.
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In 2021, it has become clear an e-petition platform is necessary for the City of Toronto to engage with our residents. During COVID-19, it was clear e-petitions were necessary as stay at home orders prevented the collection of hard copy signatures in person. This delay in democracy could have been averted if an e-petitions platform was available to Toronto residents. It has been proven, specifically during the 2020-2021 pandemic period we can ensure the implementation of an electronic platform.
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Several governments, for several years, including the Federal government of Canada have made e-petitions a legal and acceptable method to collect residents stand on issues in the form of petitions. The link to the Federal government e-petition website, https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Home/Index . It is clearly evident we are in need of a City of Toronto e-petition platform. I look forward to everyone's support and the implementation of this electronic platform.
Staff recommended
Councillor Paul W. Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council adopt an electronic petition (e-petition) system. a. The e-petition system be a neutral e-petition platform integrated into the City of Toronto website; b. The City Clerk report to the Executive Committee at the December 7, 2021 meeting on the e-petition system, process and prerequisites required for the e-petition to be supported on the City of Toronto Web site; and c. The City Clerk implement an e-petition system for public use by December 31, 2021.
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