Item - 2025.RM31.6

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on June 25 and 26, 2025.

June 25, 2025

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, called upon Mayor Chow to address City Council to recognize the one-year countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.

Mayor Chow addressed City Council and gave remarks to recognize and celebrate that June 12 marked the start of the one-year countdown to the FIFA World Cup and marked the first ever Soccer Day in Toronto.

Mayor Chow invited Dave Murray, illustrator and creator of the Host City poster to join her for a photograph, acknowledged Hill Kourkoutis, the creator of Toronto’s Sonic ID for FIFA World Cup 2026, and introduced a short video presentation: FIFA World Cup 26: Will Arnett Welcomes the World to Toronto.

Councillor Bradford, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Marvin Teperman.

Councillor Bradford, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Andrew Moor and offered condolences to Andrew’s family.

Councillor Burnside, during the morning session of the meeting, made remarks about the late Ron Taylor.

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that Pride weekend was coming up and that the Pride Parade would be taking place on Sunday, June 29. Mayor Chow invited Members of Council to join the City’s truck in the parade.

Councillor Crisanti, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Grade 5 students from The Elms Junior Middle School and their teacher, Christopher Nedell, who were present in the Council Chamber.

Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed his former staff member, Erin Langs, and her two children, who were present in the Council Chamber.

June 26, 2025

Mayor Chow, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the launch of a new City-wide campaign called “Keep Toronto Beautiful”, an initiative to clean up Toronto with targeted maintenance blitzes by City staff over several Saturdays from June to October, and spoke about her participation in the first blitz that took place last weekend.

Councillor Thompson, during the morning session of the meeting, advised Members of Council that the Taste of Lawrence Festival will celebrate its 21st anniversary on July 4, 5, and 6, and invited Members of Council and the public to attend.

Councillor Matlow, during the afternoon session of the meeting, advised Members of Council about the first Arraiá on Yonge festival that took place in his Ward, celebrating Brazilian culture, food, and music, and that he brought traditional brigadeiros to share with Members of Council.