Item - 2025.QS9.2
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on October 14, 2025 and was adopted with amendments.
QS9.2 - Expanding Health Benefits for City of Toronto Staff
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:
1. Requested the Manager, Gender Equity, Social Development to request the Director, Total Rewards, People and Equity provide an update to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee before the end of the term on the progress, evaluation, and potential expansion of transgender heath benefits to all City employees.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Michelle Gordon, Director, Pension, Payroll, and Employee Benefits gave a presentation on Expanding Health Benefits for City of Toronto Staff.
Summary
The presentation provides information on the status of the inclusion of gender affirming benefits not covered by OHIP into the City employee benefit plans.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-258768.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/qs/comm/communicationfile-196767.pdf
(July 14, 2025) Letter from Lainey Little and Susy Glass, CUPE Local 2998 (QS.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/qs/comm/communicationfile-196759.pdf
(October 14, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (QS.New)
Motions
That the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:
1. Request the Manager, Gender Equity, Social Development to request the Director, Total Rewards, People and Equity provide an update to the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee before the end of the term on the progress, evaluation, and potential expansion of transgender heath benefits to all City employees.