The filed record
Support for Bill 47, Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators) - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik
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The decision
2023-02-07 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on February 7 and 8, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its support for Bill 47, Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2022. 2. City Council forward this item to Members of Provincial Parliament Bhutila Karpoche, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Jessica Bell, and Chandra Pasma, as well as leaders of each of the Provincial political parties, for information.
On the agenda
As the city filed it
In November 2022, Members of Provincial Parliament moved to amend the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, as well as the Condominium Act, 1998, to ensure that tenants and residents are protected by their landlord and provided with power in emergency situations. This Bill will ensure that landlords and condo corporations are responsible for providing emergency protections for their residents. This would ensure that residents with mobility issues would have access to elevators, that hallway lights would remain on, and that residents are able to access clean water.
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In supporting this Bill, Toronto City Council reaffirms our commitment to protecting and supporting tenants and residents across the city by ensuring that their homes can remain livable, accessible, safe, and comfortable during both short and long-term emergency situations. Supporting these protections gives the City more time to prepare for prolonged emergency response situations where residents may need to be relocated.
Staff recommended
Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik, recommends that: 1. City Council express its support for Bill 47, Protecting Human Rights in an Emergency Act (Emergency Power Generators), 2022. 2. City Council forward this item to Members of Provincial Parliament Bhutila Karpoche, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Jessica Bell, and Chandra Pasma, as well as leaders of each of the Provincial political parties, for information.
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