Item - 2019.MM11.20
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29 and 30, 2019 without amendments.
MM11.20 - City of Toronto Condemning Quebec's Bill 21 (An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State) - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council oppose Quebec's Bill 21, An Act respecting the laicity of the State and reaffirm the City's commitment to upholding religious freedoms as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
2. City Council endorse the initiative proposed by Calgary City Council and supported by the Regional Municipality of Peel that asks the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, of which the City of Toronto is a member, to create a nationwide campaign that highlights the harmful widespread impacts of Bill 21 on social cohesion and inclusion in Canada.
3. City Council encourage the Federal Government to unequivocally condemn and challenge Quebec's Bill 21.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM11.20. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM11.20 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-30-2019 2:37 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM11.20 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Jaye Robinson, John Tory |