Item - 2026.EC27.12
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on April 9, 2026. The Economic and Community Development Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- See also CR9.3
EC27.12 - Advancing Community Development through Evidence-Based Planning
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Economic and Community Development Committee:
1. Referred Item EC27.12 to the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services for consideration as part of the upcoming Toronto Neighbourhood Assessment Framework report and to include in the report back how the Inclusive Economic Development framework, Data for Equity, Community Development Plans, and local community leadership capacity building strengthen community development.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on March 23, 2026, the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee considered item CR9.3 and made recommendations to Economic and Community Development Committee and City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-285667.pdf
Communications
(April 8, 2026) Letter from Walied Khogali and Tamanna Yeasmin Co-Chairs, Board of Directors, Regent Park Neighbourhood Association (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-209770.pdf
(April 8, 2026) E-mail from Peter Clutterbuck, Chair, Oakwood Vaughan Community Organization (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-209771.pdf
(April 7, 2026) Letter from David Walsh, President, Carrot Common Corporation (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-209775.pdf
(April 9, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (EC.New)
(April 9, 2026) E-mail from Ina Labuschagne (EC.New)
(April 8, 2026) Letter from Cheryll Case, Founder and Executive Director, Community in Public (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-209466.pdf
(April 8, 2026) Letter from Walied Khogali, The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) (EC.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ec/comm/communicationfile-209467.pdf
Speakers
Walied Khogali Ali, Regent Park Neighbourhood Association
Cheryll Case, Community in Public
Motions
That:
1. Economic and Community Development Committee refer Item EC27.12 to the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services for consideration as part of the upcoming Toronto Neighbourhood Assessment Framework report and to include in the report back how the Inclusive Economic Development framework, Data for Equity, Community Development Plans, and local community leadership capacity building strengthen community development.