Accepting Donations for Shelter and Support for Refugees - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

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The decision

2023-07-19 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to accept financial and in-kind donations for shelter and other forms of support for refugees, refugee claimants, and asylum seekers including donations over $50,000 but otherwise subject to the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

As approved unanimously by City Council in Item CC8.2, the City of Toronto is facilitating the generosity and good will from residents and organizations in Toronto to support refugees and asylum seekers arriving in our city.

Staff recommended

Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to accept financial and in-kind donations for shelter and other forms of support for refugees, refugee claimants, and asylum seekers including donations over $50,000 but otherwise subject to the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.

On the record

The item as the City filed it