Item - 2020.EC16.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on October 14, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020.
EC16.6 - Support for Artists and Musicians during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 27, 28 and 30, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Government of Canada to ensure that adequate financial support continues to be accessible for self-employed and gig workers.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-157073.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Item EC16.6.
EC16.6 - Support for Artists and Musicians during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Government of Canada to ensure that adequate financial support continues to be accessible for self-employed and gig workers.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Referred Toronto Music Advisory Committee Recommendation 2 to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, for consideration as part of the implementation of the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild (TORR) report.
2. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to explore developing further online resources for artists through the Toronto Music Office, Film and Entertainment Industries, and report to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
3. Requested the Toronto Music Office, Film and Entertainment Industries, to consult with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Medical Officer of Health to explore how the City of Toronto's COVID-19 shelter, housing, and Toronto Public Health response could align with the Toronto Music Advisory Committee's efforts to support live music venues and musicians.
4. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee on recent changes to support for the self-employed, including the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on September 24, 2020, the Toronto Music Advisory Committee considered Item MA6.1, Support for Artists.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-157073.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee delete Toronto Music Advisory Committee Recommendation 1:
Recommendation to be deleted
1. City Council request the Government of Canada to:
a. ensure that adequate financial support continues to be accessible for self-employed and gig workers; and
b. extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy at current funding levels for music-industry employers and workers.
and adopt the following recommendations, including new Recommendations 1, 2, and 5:
1. City Council request the Government of Canada to ensure that adequate financial support continues to be accessible for self-employed and gig workers.
2. The Economic and Community Development Committee refer Toronto Music Advisory Committee Recommendation 2 to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, for consideration as part of the implementation of the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild (TORR) report.
3. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to explore developing further online resources for artists through the Toronto Music Office, Film and Entertainment Industries, and report to the next meeting of the Toronto Music Advisory Committee.
4. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the Toronto Music Office, Film and Entertainment Industries, to consult with the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, and the Medical Officer of Health to explore how the City of Toronto's COVID-19 shelter, housing, and Toronto Public Health response could align with the Toronto Music Advisory Committee's efforts to support live music venues and musicians.
5. The Economic and Community Development Committee request the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to report to the Toronto Music Advisory Committee on recent changes to support for the self-employed, including the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy.