Item - 2023.MM8.37

City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following:

1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to support Toronto’s production workers, creators, events, organizations, and businesses impacted by the strikes by:

a. collaborating with local unions and not-for-profit partners, support on worker retention strategies and responding to evolving industry needs as the environment related to workforce becomes clear;

b. working with other City divisions to explore financial supports available from other levels of government for individuals and companies affected by the strikes;

c. supporting the Toronto International Film Festival by maintaining financial and logistical commitments, amplifying City of Toronto Film Office activations related to the festival, and engaging in ongoing consultation as impacts evolve;

d. recognizing the importance of the domestic production industry by showcasing its value during Toronto International Film Festival and leveraging City assets to facilitate production; and

e. ensuring Toronto’s industry is enabled to engage fully in the reopening of the industry by partnering to support relevant workforce development activities, protecting and advancing the building and expansion of studio space, preparing to market Toronto as a production jurisdiction, and ensuring these initiatives are adequately resourced.