Item - 2025.QS7.2

Tracking Status

QS7.2 - Poverty Reduction Office Presentation to the 2SLGBTQ+ Committee

Decision Type:
Presentation
Status:
Received
Wards:
All

Committee Decision

The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Leslie Campbell, Policy Development Officer, Poverty Reduction Office and Tara Galloro, Policy Development Officer, Poverty Reduction Office gave a presentation on Poverty Reduction Strategy Update.

Summary

This presentation provides an overview of Toronto's Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) with a focus on the food security pillar.  The Poverty Reduction Office (PRO) will share an update on the work to revise Toronto's Food Charter, along with the work to develop a Universal School Food Program. The presentation will share opportunities for future community engagement and solicit suggestions from the committee on how we can more effectively embed the unique and important perspectives of Toronto's 2SLGBTQ+ community in this work.  

Background Information

Revised Presentation from Manager, Poverty Reduction Office on Poverty Reduction Strategy Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-254794.pdf
Presentation from Manager, Poverty Reduction Office on Poverty Reduction Strategy Update

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Ranjith Kulatilake (Carried)

That the item be received for information.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council