Item - 2012.CD15.2

Tracking Status

CD15.2 - Future of Recreation in the City of Toronto - Expert Panel

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Community Development and Recreation Committee received the presentations for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The following made a presentation to the Community Development and Recreation Committee:

 

-           Dr. Gina Browne, Founder and Director, Health and Social Service Utilization Research Unit and Professor, School of Nursing, McMaster University

 

-           Elio Antunes, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Partnerships, ParticipACTION.

 

-           Dr. Bruce Kidd, Warden, art House and Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto.

 

-           JoAnne Doyle, Senior Vice President, Community Impact, United Way Toronto.

Summary

The speakers will provide their perspective and share best practices to advise on the future of recreation in the City of Toronto, incorporating the Principles of the Recreation Service Plan – equitable access, quality, inclusion and capacity building.

 

List of Speakers:

 

-           Jim Hart, General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation

 

-           Dr. Gina Browne, Founder and Director, Health and Social Service Utilization Research Unit, Professor, School of Nursing, McMaster University

 

-           Elio Antunes, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Partnerships, ParticipACTION

 

-           Bruce Kidd, Warden, Hart House, and Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto

 

-           JoAnne Doyle, Senior Vice President, Community Impact, United Way Toronto

Background Information

(September 19, 2012) Presentation from Jim Hart, General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on The Future of Community Recreation - Expert Panel
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-50243.pdf
(September 19, 2012) Presentation from Dr. Gina Browne, McMaster University on Return on Investment in Arts and Recreation for Children and Parents on Social Assistance
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-50244.pdf
(September 19, 2012) Presentation from Elio Antunes, ParticipACTION
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-50246.pdf
(September 19, 2012) Presentation from Bruce Kidd, University of Toronto on Realizing the Social Benefits of Recreation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-50248.pdf

Communications

(September 19, 2012) Submission from Mark J. Richardson (CD.New.CD15.2.1)

Speakers

Mark J. Richardson (Submission Filed)

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Carried)
That the presentations be received for information.
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council