Executive Committee
The full agenda, as filed
All 9 items in the clerk’s order. Each carries the city’s own words: the staff recommendation, what the body decided, and its status. Nothing below is written by us.
EX5.1amended
Next Generation 9-1-1 Agreements
This report seeks Council's authority to enter into an agreement with Bell Canada as required by the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to enable Next Generation 9-1-1(NG 9-1-1) technology. This report outlines the general specifications of this agreement and requests City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into this agreement. The technology that enables the delivery of 9-1-1 emergency calls across Canada is changing from analog networks to internet protocol-based services. In June 2017, the CRTC mandated nation-wide changes to modernize the existing analog 9-1-1 Public Emergency Reporting Service to an internet protocol-based service to create the Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) that will support 9-1-1 call service while providing for enhanced future capabilities. To support this change to NG 9-1-1, new agreements are required between the City and Bell Canada, and the City and the Toronto Police Service. Entering into the Agreement with Bell is required to enable the City's transition to the NG 9-1-1 network in accordance with the CRTC-mandated timelines and to ensure the overall continuity of the City's 9-1-1 call answer service. The Agreement is also required to formalize the requirements for the City's Public Safety Answering Point(s) (PSAPs) to operate within the NG 9-1-1 infrastructure and complete the implementation of the required technology upgrades to their respective systems.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada in accordance with the terms and conditions in Attachments 1 and 2 to the report (May 19, 2023) from the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, for the Delivery of the Next Generation 9-1-1 Call Answer Service with the Toronto Police Services Board.
Staff recommendation as filed
The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into the Next Generation 9-1-1 Authority Service Agreement with Bell Canada in accordance with the terms and conditions in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 of this report from the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor. 2. City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor, for the Delivery of the Next Generation 9-1-1 Call Answer Service with the Toronto Police Service.
EX5.2adopted
SmartTrack Stations Program - Provincial Funding Update
The SmartTrack Stations Program (the "Program") represents a significant investment to improve transportation choices within Toronto, leveraging existing transit infrastructure to serve more people. Combined with Metrolinx's GO Expansion Program, SmartTrack will transform heavy rail infrastructure in Toronto from a regional commuter service into an urban rapid transit network. At its March 29, 2023, meeting, City Council adopted EX3.9 SmartTrack Stations Program - Update, directing the City Manager to negotiate with the Province of Ontario for the Province to commit to paying all amounts above the original Program Budget of $1.463 billion, which as of the date of the report, were estimated at $234 million. Negotiations with the Province of Ontario began in earnest post City Council direction on March 29, 2023 and are currently ongoing. City staff anticipate that negotiations will conclude imminently. As such, the purpose of this report is to note that City staff will provide a supplementary report with the details on the outcome of negotiations as soon as possible.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (May 23, 2023) from Interim Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Interim Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EX5.3amended
Update on Metrolinx Subways Program - Second Quarter 2023
The Province of Ontario's Subways Program, being delivered by Metrolinx, is a significant transit expansion project within the City of Toronto. The Subways Program consists of the Ontario Line, Scarborough Subway Extension, Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE) projects. This report provides updates on procurement, design, construction, and engagement milestones achieved by Metrolinx since staff last reported to City Council on the entirety of the Subways Program in June 2022 and addresses related City Council directives. Cummer Station Metrolinx's business case for the YNSE considered a total of six stations, Cummer, Steeles, Clark, Royal Orchard, Bridge and High Tech. Metrolinx indicated that the available project budget would not be able to deliver all the proposed stations and noted that Cummer Station did not perform as well as some of the other stations. City and TTC staff raised concerns with how the business case positioned Cummer Station. In particular, City staff noted that the significant development potential and recent activity in the station area, which far outpaces that of other stations was not sufficiently considered. However, Cummer and Royal Orchard stations were de-scoped from the project by Metrolinx. Subsequently, the Province offered that any proceeds of Transit Oriented Communities (TOCs) delivered in the proposed Cummer Station area would be turned over to the City to offset the capital cost of the station. City staff have assessed TOC opportunities in the vicinity of Yonge Street and Cummer/Drewery Avenue. The bulk of development properties in the area are well into the development process such that they are not available for consideration as TOC sites. The remaining opportunities are limited mostly to properties directly at the station intersection. Ultimately TOC development, if even feasible, is not expected to contribute significant funding to support the delivery of Cummer Station. The Province has advised that should the City wish to include Cummer Station in the YNSE project, the City is required to provide the funds required to facilitate the station's delivery. The Province requires a commitment of funds no later than August 2023. The Province has noted the costs of delivering Cummer Station could be undertaken in one of two approaches: 1. Single Build: Building the full station as part of the YNSE project. This approach would cost roughly $70 million as part of the Advanced Tunnel (AT) contract and $375-400 million in the Stations, Rail, Systems (SRS) contract, for a total cost of $445-470 million; or 2. Phased Build: Building part of the station now and completing it later. This approach would cost upwards of $70 million as part of AT and $250-275 million in the SRS contract. Additional funding will be needed to complete the station in the future. This means that by 2060 the total cost with the additional funds would reach $535-545 million, which will be roughly 10-25% more expensive than a single build approach. However, based on the inability of the City to secure sufficient funds from TOC developments in the station area as noted above, and the City's current significant financial constraints, the City does not have funding budgeted to proceed with either approach to enable the delivery of Cummer Station as part of the YNSE. As such, this report requests the Province fund all associated costs required to deliver Cummer Station as part of its YNSE project. Should the Province not agree to pay for the costs associated with Cummer Station, there would be no funding available for Metrolinx to deliver Cummer Station as part of the YNSE project.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to fund all associated costs required to deliver Cummer Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension. 2. City Council request the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to explore Federal infrastructure funding opportunities to contribute towards Cummer Station and report back to the Executive Committee as part of the next transit expansion update report. 3. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in coordination with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO, to determine the level of funding that would be generated by Transit Oriented Communities developments around the intersection of Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue to be applied towards the construction costs of Cummer Station and report back to the Executive Committee as part of the next transit expansion update report. 4. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back to the Executive Committee as part of the next transit expansion update report on the transit that will be needed to serve the projected growth for the area based on approved and planned developments in the absence of Cummer Station. 5. City Council request the Director, Transit and Transportation Planning to explore the cost of creating and posting signage in the Yonge Street and Cummer Avenue area beside every new development notice to announce that there is no plan or funding in place to build Cummer Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension and report back to City Council on funding required to produce and install the signage.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Executive Director, Transit Expansion Division, recommends that: 1. City Council request that the Province of Ontario fund all associated costs required to deliver Cummer Station as part of the Yonge North Subway Extension.
EX5.4adopted
City of Toronto Investment Report for the Year 2022
The purpose of this report is to provide the following information: 1. Performance of the Funds for the year 2022 2. General Market Update and Benchmark Performance 3. City of Toronto Investment Policy and Procedures The City's General Group of Funds ("General Fund") hold the working capital and amounts designated for the City's reserves and reserve funds. The General Fund is comprised of two pools of investments: (a) the Short Term Fund (liquidity funds managed internally), and (b) the Long Term Fund (funds not immediately required are managed by the Toronto Investment Board). The General Fund had a book return of 0.9 percent and generated $92 million for the full year 2022. During the pandemic, the General Fund has held a larger position in the Short Term Fund to enhance the liquidity and to generally lower the overall risk (risk management). On average, the Short Term Fund, including the short-term investments of the Long Term Fund, was about 65% of the overall General Fund in 2022 compared to 48% from the pre-pandemic level in 2019. This higher weighting in the Short Term Fund provided significant protection, as well as increased returns as short-term rates moved higher. The City's Sinking Fund portfolio, which holds the investment funds for future debt repayments, also had a return of 0.9% on the book return basis and generated $18 million for the 12 months ending December 31, 2022. Since January 1, 2018, the City's long-term investments (Long Term Fund and Sinking Fund) have been managed by the Toronto Investment Board ("Board") under a Council adopted Investment Policy which is based on the prudent investor standard. The investment portfolios have been progressively phased in to make use of the broader range of investments that have become available. Although the overall portfolio risk has been reduced through asset mix diversification, the potential for volatility in total returns over the short-term investment horizon still exist while the risk-adjusted total returns over the long-term investment horizon are expected to be higher. The Board manages four external fixed income managers and four external global equity managers engaged in managing the long-term investments. Both fixed income and equity investment classes are fully funded in accordance with the target asset mix in the Investment Policy with 70 percent allocated to fixed income and 20 percent to global equities. As at December 31, 2022, approximately 90 percent of both the Sinking Fund and the Long Term Fund were managed by external fund managers. The remaining 10 percent will be allocated to real assets, which is currently at the contract negotiation phase with the Board selected investment managers. Adding real assets to the current investment portfolios, which already compose of fixed income and global equity, will help to enhance the portfolios' risk-adjusted investment return and align with the Council-approved policy target asset mix. The Board continues to evaluate opportunities in the real asset category. The Long Term Fund has an asset mix of both equity investments and fixed income investments. Due to the equity market downturn experienced in 2022 the total return results (which includes unrealized gains and losses) in both the Long Term Fund and the Sinking Fund were negatively impacted during 2022. In addition, due to global central banks implementing sharp increases to short-term interest rates it resulted in negative total returns for investors holding long-term assets like fixed income and global equities. It has been more than a decade since the world has experienced such a dramatic change in these rates and the inflation rates experienced globally. For example, the widely followed fixed income benchmark, called the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, had a 1-year return of -11.7 percent at December 31, 2022. A negative return for this bond index is extremely rare (it has only experienced a negative 1-year return in three years since 1983), as well as the magnitude of this decline has never been experienced in the last 40 years (largest decline previously was -4.31 in 1994). It is a legislative requirement that the Investment Policy be reviewed annually. Staff have reviewed the Investment Policy and are not currently recommending any changes given that the policies have only been in place since 2018 and in that time we have experienced three years of volatility triggered by COVID-19 impacts. The City of Toronto Investment Policy can be reviewed in Attachment 1 of this report. Although the prudent investor standard has only been in place for four years, and was carefully phased in, we have been monitoring whether this change was effective versus the previous prescribed list (prior to 2018). The report also provides a comparison of returns between the previously used prescribed list versus the currently used prudent investor standard. The review shows the current regulation has been beneficial to the Long Term Fund by approximately $200 million over the four years it has been in place. For the year 2022, all funds managed are compliant with the Investment Policy. The City's auditor, KPMG LLP, will perform the Investment Policy audit during the second half of 2023. The Board has hired a third-party data provider in order to monitor and report on the high-level Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) attributes of the City's investment portfolio. This investment fund-level ESG reporting process will complement the existing corporate-level ESG performance report. This service is relatively new and staff are working with the vendor to develop a report that will provide an overview of the City's portfolios from an ESG perspective. It is expected this new report will be included in the next investment performance report in approximately six months. The Russian invasion of the Ukraine occurred in February 2022 and all contracts with external investment managers include clauses prohibiting investment in sanctioned companies and countries. These contracts also include clauses that focus on anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering policies and prohibit dealing with any sanctioned companies or countries in this regard. Subsequent to December 31, 2022, with a moderation of inflation and other related economic data, it would seem many central banks, such as the Bank of Canada, have now paused any further short-term interest rate increases. Since it would appear the actions of central banks are near a terminal point, with the prospect of lower interest rates in the future, long-term assets have rebounded to provide significantly higher returns in the first three months of 2023 ending March 31, 2023. Other related events happening in the first few months of 2023 show the impact of higher interest rates. More specifically, we have seen several regional bank failures in the U.S. In addition, troubles with Swiss bank Credit Suisse resulted in them being purchased by Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) in a move negotiated by Swiss regulators. While the funds managed by the Board were largely insulated from these events, caution is being advised to external investment managers as other financial and corporate issues may emerge as we progress through 2023.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (May 23, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.
EX5.5adopted
CreateTO 2022 Financial Results
At its meeting on April 24th, 2023, the Board of Directors of CreateTO considered item RA4.2 and made recommendations to City Council. Summary from the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO: As the City of Toronto's real estate agency, CreateTO manages the City's real estate portfolio, develops City lands and buildings for municipal purposes, and delivers client-focused real estate solutions to City divisions, agencies and corporations. The strategic use of the City's real estate assets is central to achieving Toronto City Council's goals around the delivery of housing, environmental sustainability, economic development, cultural vitality and community health, and diversity, equity and inclusion. CreateTO is committed to supporting the City in reaching the targets identified in each of these public policy areas. Key accomplishments achieved in 2022 have been summarized in CreateTO's 2022 Highlights Report. Please refer to Attachment 1 for details. For the year ending December 31, 2022, KPMG LLP conducted the audit and delivered a clean audit opinion. Please refer to Attachment 2 for KPMG LLP's audit findings report and Attachment 3 for the audited financial statements.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the CreateTO 2022 Highlights Report in Attachment 1 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO for information . 2. City Council approve the 2022 Audited Financial Statements in Attachment 3 to the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Board of Directors of CreateTO recommend that: 1. City Council receive for information the CreateTO 2022 Highlights Report, in Attachment 1 of the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO. 2. City Council approve the 2022 Audited Financial Statements, in Attachment 3 of the report (April 6, 2023) from the Chief Financial Officer, CreateTO.
EX5.6adopted
The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services (TFS) to increase Toronto Fire Services' 2023 Approved Capital Budget and cash flow for the Next Generation 9-1-1 capital project by $1.4 million gross, fully funded by a Province of Ontario grant, with no impact to the City's debt requirements. Additionally, this report seeks authority to amend and increase the maximum potential value of a current awarded contract for the supply, delivery and installation of products and services necessary to upgrade the current Toronto Fire Service (TFS) 9-1-1 telephony communications environment to a Next Generation 9-1-1 compliant platform, including warranty, maintenance, and support ("Blanket Contract Number 47023903"). The receipt of Province of Ontario grant funding, and resultant in-year budget adjustment of $1.4 million, will support the requested amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47023903 allowing for required technology upgrades to the TFS 9-1-1 telephony communications environment to be procured from the City's current vendor, now known as Netagen Communication Technologies Inc. The total value of the current amendment to Blanket Contract Number 47023903 that is being requested is for an additional $500,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges ($508,800 net of HST recoveries), revising the current maximum potential contract award, including all option years and prior amendments, from $1,676,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($1,706,201.22 net of HST recoveries) to $2,176,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($2,215,001.22 HST recoveries).
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to execute an amending agreement to further amend the September 1, 2021 contract with Combat Networks Inc., for supply, delivery and installation of products and services necessary for Toronto Fire Services 9-1-1 telephony Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade, as authorized by the City's Bid Award Panel, and as previously amended by the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services to reflect the change in the vendor's name to Netagen Communication Technologies Inc.; and modify the amount and scope of Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade products and services, the maximum potential contract award and maximum amount per contract year, (Blanket Contract Number 47023903) to increase the current maximum potential contract award, including all option years, from $1,676,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($1,706,201.22 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) to a new maximum potential contract award, including all option years of $2,176,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($2,215,001.22 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries); and associated modifications to the Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade products and services procured, and maximum amounts per contract year, in a form acceptable to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Service and the City Solicitor. 2. City Council amend the Toronto Fire Services 2023 - 2032 Capital Budget and Next Generation project in the amount of $1.400 million, by increasing the total project cost and cash flow in 2023, revising the initial project cost from $0.350 million to $1.750 million, fully funded by a Province of Ontario grant.
Staff recommendation as filed
The Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council grant authority to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to execute an amending agreement to further amend the September 1, 2021 contract with Combat Networks Inc., for supply, delivery, and installation, of products and services necessary for Toronto Fire Services 9-1-1 telephony Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade, as authorized by the City's Bid Award Panel, and as previously amended by Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and Deputy City Manager to reflect the change in the vendor's name to Netagen Communication Technologies Inc.; and, modify the amount and scope of Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade products and services, the maximum potential contract award and maximum amount per contract year, (Blanket Contract Number 47023903) to increase the current maximum potential contract award, including all option years, from $1,676,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($1,706,201.22 net of HST recoveries) to a new maximum potential contract award, including all option years of $2,176,691.45 net of all taxes and charges ($2,215,001.22 net of HST recoveries); and associated modifications to the Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade products and services procured, and maximum amounts per contract year, in a form acceptable to the Fire Chief and General Manager, and City Solicitor. 2. City Council amend the Toronto Fire Services 2023 - 2032 Council approved Capital Budget and Next Generation project in the amount of $1.400 million, by increasing the total project cost and cash flow in 2023, revising the initial project cost from $0.350 million to $1.750 million, fully funded by a Province of Ontario grant.
EX5.7amended
Open Data Centralized Platform and Compliance Standards
The City of Toronto has made a commitment to open data, and it is critical that we ensure that this commitment is upheld. The City of Toronto currently publishes open data sets on a variety of different platforms, which can make it difficult for citizens to find and access the information they need. By developing a centralized platform for accessing open data, we can make it easier for citizens to find and use the information they need and increase the value and impact of our open data program. This platform should be user-friendly, accessible, and include clear metadata and documentation to help users understand the data and how to use it. Open information is to include transactional data streams administered by all departments, including the building department and Committee of Adjustment (COA) decisions accompanied by the COA spreadsheets that were available to the public prior to 2017. Having open data practiced on transactional data streams, like Coffa would provide the sequence needed to generate the digital file. Open data has the potential to improve transparency, accountability, and innovation in our city. It enables citizens to access and analyze information about our city and its operations, allowing them to make more informed decisions and engage more effectively. We have seen instances where open data sets have not been made available in a timely or consistent manner. This undermines the value of open data and can erode public trust in our commitment to transparency and accountability. I ask that appropriate City officials develop compliance standards to ensure that open data sets are made available on a consistent basis. These standards should include clear timelines for data release, as well as procedures for ensuring that data is accurate, reliable, and accessible.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Clerk, the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and City Solicitor, to report back to the Executive Committee no later than the third quarter of 2023 on a proposal to develop and implement a centralized platform and compliance standards to ensure that Open Data sets are made available on a basis consistent with the City's established policy for accessing open data, including open data to be practiced on transactional data streams like Kafka.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Paul Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council request the City Manager work with the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services, and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to develop a centralized platform and compliance standards to ensure that Open Data sets are made available on a basis consistent with the City's established policy for accessing open data, including open data to be practiced on transactional data streams like Coffa, and report back to the Executive Committee no later than the third quarter of 2023 on its implementation.
EX5.8referred
Diversifying Civic Appointees on the Toronto Transit Commission Board
City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, referred Motion MM6.33 to the Executive Committee for further consideration. Public appointees are a vital part of ensuring that both democracy and public interest are advanced and protected. The City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy recognizes that candidates' qualifications, experiences and skills shall meet boards' individual requirements; our City is best served 'by boards that collectively reflect the geographic distribution and diversity of the community that they serve.' Diverse and equitable representation on the Toronto Transit Commission Board is a crucial, basic requirement. Our Policy requires City Council to employ proactive strategies in achieving qualified and representative boards, with variations only implemented in unusual circumstances which are expressly approved by Toronto City Council. The needs and interests of transit riders, particularly for people with disabilities differs greatly amongst riders in Toronto and East York, North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke-York. Candidates and those appointed must reflect the diversity of TTC riders in order to bring the lived experiences of the City's transit riders to the Toronto Transit Commission Board, which includes regularly taking transit. This Motion aims to enhance the diversity and representation of candidates being considered for appointment to the Toronto Transit Commission Board and requests the Civic Appointment Committee members to consider candidates who: - represent all four community council areas of the City; - identify as a person with a disability; and - are regular transit users.
The Executive Committee referred the Item to the City Clerk for consideration when preparing the report on the review of the Public Appointments Policy which is anticipated in the fall of 2023.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley, recommends that: 1. City Council request the Civic Appointments Committee, as part of the current selection process for Toronto Transit Commission Board Members, to recommend candidates for the Toronto Transit Commission Board who meet the following criteria: a. represent all four community council areas of the City; b. at least one identifies as a person with a disability; and c. are regular transit users. 2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Clerk and the City Solicitor, to report back to City Council by the end of the year on: a. amending the composition of the Toronto Transit Commission Board so that the publicly appointed members represent each of the 4 community council areas and that one of those members identifies as a person with a disability; and b. the feasibility of collecting information on Presto card usage by Toronto Transit Commission Board Members and on the frequency with which the Toronto Transit Commission Board Members use the TTC.
EX5.9adopted
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show May 25 - May 28
I would like to express my gratitude to the City of Toronto's, FCM Conference Liaison Table, in demonstrating exceptional efforts in preparing for and managing the conference. Special recognition should be given to Josie Scioli, Deputy City Manager Corporate Services; Aretha Phillips, Chief of Protocol; Karen Jones, Director Corporate Intergovernmental & Agency Relation; and Caphan Lieu, Senior Corporate Management Policy, as well as the numerous volunteers who contributed to the event's success. The City of Toronto hosted 1,500 municipal leaders from coast to coast-to-coast. The conference program included a wide range of activities, such as workshops, keynote speeches, panel discussions, plenaries, and innovative sessions. These engagements provided valuable learning opportunities for attendees and facilitated meaningful discussions on important topics concerning Canadian municipalities Program ( fcm.ca ) Of particular significance was the national conversation on modernizing the municipal fiscal framework, which was a key focus of the conference. FCM members actively debated and voted on three resolutions aimed at addressing pressing national challenges. These resolutions included establishing an Urgent Intergovernmental Platform on Mental Health, addressing the crisis of homelessness, and implementing a new growth framework for municipalities. News: Local Action, National Results: FCM's Annual Conference & Trade Show convenes in Toronto. As a representative of the City of Toronto, I had the privilege of participating in various events during the conference including: Study Tours - Toronto Archives - R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant - St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood Walking Tour - Enwave District Cooling Walking Tour Events - Official Trade Show Opening and Reception - Official Trade Show Opening and Reception - President's Forum: Building welcoming communities for a growing Canada - Master of Ceremonies at Host City Reception Welcome - ACPA Annual FCM Conference Canadian Ports Reception - Host City Closing Gala Board Member Meetings - Ontario Caucus Meeting - Resolutions Plenary - Voting - Annual General Meeting - Selection of candidates for FCM's Board of Directors - Elections of the Regional Caucus chairs - Election of the provincial & territorial associations' representative to the executive committee - Closing Plenary: The next federal election and the state of the race Political Keynote Speakers - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill, and Deputy Leader - Jagmeet Sing, MP Leader of the NDP Workshops - Intercommunity transit: Closing the rural and regional transportation gap. - How to build great public spaces and facilities - Fight the municipal brain drain: Attracting and retaining talent - Finding home: Canada's next generation of housing - Everything everywhere all at once: "multi-solving" climate solutions - Think globally, act locally: municipalities and global challenges - From National Adaptation Strategy to local climate resilience - Taking action against online harassment: ideas, innovations, allyship - From National Adaptation Strategy to local climate resilience Scott Pearce, Mayor of the Township of Gore since 2004, was confirmed in elections as FCM's new president. Delegates also elected new members to FCM's Board of Directors and its three vice-presidents: - First Vice-President: Geoff Stewart (Deputy Mayor, Municipality of the County of Colchester, NS) - Second Vice-President: Rebecca Bligh (Councillor, City of Vancouver, BC) - Third Vice-President: Tim Tierney, (Councillor, City of Ottawa, ON). Overall, the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show hosted by the City of Toronto proved to be a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, advocacy, and relationship-building among municipal leaders.
The Executive Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show report, dated May 25 - May 28, 2023, for information.
Staff recommendation as filed
Councillor Ainslie recommends that: 1. City Council receives for information, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Conference and Trade Show review, May 25 - May 28, 2023, hosted by the City of Toronto.