Item - 2018.EX34.9
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on May 14, 2018 and was adopted without amendment.
EX34.9 - Equity Responsive Budgeting
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee:
1. Received the report (April 30, 2018) from the Executive Director, Financial Planning, the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and the Director, Human Rights, Equity and Diversity for information.
Origin
Summary
The report provides an overview of the City of Toronto's progress on incorporating an equity and gender analysis into the City of Toronto's budget process. The report highlights how the use of the City's Equity Lens, which has a strong gender component, has been and will be used to support the City's budget process and Council's decision-making regarding equity priorities and resource allocation. Additionally, the report identifies three key City strategies that provide an opportunity to address gender inequity and specific needs of diverse women and girls in Toronto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114800.pdf