The filed record
Appointment of a Public Member to the Toronto Zoo Board
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The decision
2025-07-23 · Toronto City Council · adopted
As filed
City Council on July 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council appoint Edward McDonnell to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on July 21, 2027, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint Nora Boyer to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting on November 11, 2025, ending on November 11, 2029, and until a successor is appointed, to succeed Matthew Cole whose term ends on November 10, 2025.
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3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (July 7, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board. Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 to the report (July 7, 2025) from the City Clerk remain confidential in their entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.
On the agenda
As the city filed it
The Civic Appointments Committee will conduct interviews and recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management.
Staff recommended
The City Clerk recommends that: 1. The Civic Appointments Committee recommend one candidate to City Council for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.
Considered
2025-07-21 · Civic Appointments Committee · amended
Decision as filed
The Civic Appointments Committee recommends that: 1. City Council appoint Edward McDonnell to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending on July 21, 2027, and until a successor is appointed. 2. City Council appoint Nora Boyer to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office starting on November 11, 2025, ending on November 11, 2029, and until a successor is appointed, to succeed Matthew Cole whose term ends on November 10, 2025.
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3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1 to 4 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Toronto Zoo Board.
Clerk’s note
Candidates' biographies: Edward McDonnell Edward McDonnell has been Chief Executive Officer of the Greenbelt Foundation since 2017, leading work on climate resilience, outdoor recreation, local food, and natural spaces. With over 20 years of experience in public policy and non-profit leadership, he is an entrepreneur and long-time community volunteer with a strong commitment to inclusive, sustainable institutions. He recently received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant contributions to Ontario's environmental and conservation movement.
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Nora Boyer Nora Jane Boyer (Seegwin Nibi Manitou Kwe - Spring Water Spirit Woman), adopted by the Migizi (Eagle) and Condor Clans, is a proud Anishinaabe mother, community builder, and federal civil servant with over 20 years of experience. Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, she brings deep expertise in climate action, Indigenous governance, and animal and land stewardship. As Vice President of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, she champions teamwork, inclusion, and respect for all living beings.
2025-07-23 · Toronto City Council · adopted
Clerk’s note
Appointees' biographies: Edward McDonnell Edward McDonnell has been Chief Executive Officer of the Greenbelt Foundation since 2017, leading work on climate resilience, outdoor recreation, local food, and natural spaces. With over 20 years of experience in public policy and non-profit leadership, he is an entrepreneur and long-time community volunteer with a strong commitment to inclusive, sustainable institutions. He recently received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for significant contributions to Ontario's environmental and conservation movement.
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Nora Boyer Nora Jane Boyer (Seegwin Nibi Manitou Kwe - Spring Water Spirit Woman), adopted by the Migizi (Eagle) and Condor Clans, is a proud Anishinaabe mother, community builder, and federal civil servant with over 20 years of experience. Guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings, she brings deep expertise in climate action, Indigenous governance, and animal and land stewardship. As Vice President of the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, she champions teamwork, inclusion, and respect for all living beings.