Item - 2019.RM10.5

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019:

Councillor Matlow and Councillor Colle, during the morning session of the meeting, addressed City Council about the late former Councillor Anne Johnston, who was commemorated with a Condolence Motion at the July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 meeting of City Council.

Councillor Matlow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Mayor Tory has proclaimed October 2 as Toronto's inaugural Not-For-Profit Recognition Day. Councillor Matlow acknowledged the public benefit that the not-for-profit sector brings to the City, and thanked the not-for-profit sector for its commitment to making Toronto a better place.

Councillor Grimes, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the Mimico Mounaineers lacrosse team, this year's provincial Bantam A champions, who were present in the Chamber.

Councillor Fletcher, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed journalism students from the University of Guelph and Humber College and their instructors who were present in the Chamber.

Thursday, October 3, 2019:

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, informed City Council that he had received a letter from the Honourable Todd Smith, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services advising that the Ministry has reconsidered its decision with respect to the Transition Child Benefit and is going to leave the benefit in place. Mayor Tory advised that he had commented on the City's behalf to underline the importance of the benefit and thanked the Government of Ontario for listening.

Councillor Ainslie, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed students from a civic planning class at the University of Toronto, who were present in the Chamber.