Item - 2023.MM8.43

Tracking Status

City Council adopted this item on July 19 and 20, 2023 without amendments.

MM8.43 - Accepting Donations for Shelter and Support for Refugees - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

City Council Decision

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

1. City Council authorize the City Manager or designate to accept financial and in-kind donations for shelter and other forms of support for refugees, refugee claimants, and asylum seekers including donations over $50,000 but otherwise subject to the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM8.43
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-238483.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Mayor Olivia Chow (Carried)

That Mayor Olivia Chow be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

Accepting Donations for Shelter and Support for Refugees

Reason for Urgency:

The motion is urgent because of the pressing nature of the refugee crisis and the announcement of new funding.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)