Item - 2019.MM6.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 16 and 17, 2019 without amendments.
MM6.29 - Reaffirming Toronto’s Strong Support for Freedom of Religion and Expression - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council once again reaffirm its support for freedom of religion and expression, and, further state its opposition to any legislation that would restrict or prohibit such freedoms and by doing so, Toronto states its position that the City continues to be a source of worldwide inspiration.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Mayor John Tory be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Reaffirming Toronto’s Strong Support for Freedom of Religion and Expression
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as the Quebec Provincial Government action against the wearing of religious symbols has been tabled in the National Assembly and is staging for public hearings.
Vote (Adopt Item) Apr-17-2019 4:32 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM6.29 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis |