Item - 2021.EX24.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on June 1, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
EX24.1 - Report back on Accessing Justice - New Toronto Courthouses
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Executive Committee:
1. Requested the City Manager to explore with the Province the feasibility of retaining neighbourhood court houses due to their local economic and social importance.
Origin
(May 17, 2021) Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services
Summary
This report responds to City Council's request for the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Executive Committee by June 1, 2021 on the impacts of the closure of local court houses, such report to include how the court amalgamation will impact local businesses and access to justice for those living with disabilities.
Background Information
(May 17, 2021)
Report from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Social Services on Report back on Accessing Justice - New Toronto Courthouses
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-166988.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-166988.pdf
Communications
(June 1, 2021) Submission from
Tony Loparco, President, Ontario Crown Attorneys Association (EX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/comm/communicationfile-132540.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ex/comm/communicationfile-132540.pdf
Speakers
Derek Moran
Tony Loparco, Toronto President, Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
Tony Loparco, Toronto President, Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association
Motions
1
- Motion
to Amend Item
moved by
Councillor James Pasternak
(Carried)
That Executive Committee request the City Manager to explore with the Province the feasibility of retaining neighbourhood court houses due to their local economic and social importance.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-01-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX24.1 - Pasternak - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, Jennifer McKelvie, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |