Item - 2021.QS3.4

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on September 27, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.

QS3.4 - Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Accessing Safe Affordable and Supportive Housing

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Amended

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee:

1. Requested the Director, Housing Secretariat to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the Housing Secretariat's strategy for engaging with Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer communities.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Valesa Faria, Director, Housing Secretariat and Matt Hilder, Senior Strategic Policy Consultant, Community and Social Services, gave a presentation to the Committee.

Summary

The Director, Housing Secretariat will give a presentation on Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Accessing Safe Affordable and Supportive Housing.

Background Information

(September 27, 2021) Presentation from the Director, Housing Secretariat on Supporting Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Communities in Accessing Safe Affordable and Supportive Housing
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-170976.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee:

1. Request the Director, Housing Secretariat to incorporate the Committee's feedback into the Housing Secretariat's strategy for engaging with 2SLGBTQ+ communities.