Item - 2026.EC27.9

The Economic and Community Development Committee:

1. Requested the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to prepare a progress report summarizing actions the City has taken related to the Committee’s recommendations in the current term, and to report back to the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee at its meeting on June 18, 2026.

At its meeting on February 12, 2026, the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee considered Item FA7.1 and made recommendations to the Economic and Community Development Committee.

Summary from the letter (November 19, 2025) from Mareva Cestor

In our review of the Committee’s current planning practices and mandate, we believe that strengthening planning processes and establishing an annual report will contribute to more transparent, coordinated, and results-oriented decision-making.

Adding a dedicated item to discuss planning processes will help clarify how work items are identified, prioritized, and aligned with the Committee’s mandate.

An annual progress report would also provide members, City staff, and City Council with a clear overview of achievements, challenges encountered, and areas requiring additional attention, thereby supporting long-term planning.

This motion therefore seeks to add an item to the agenda to allow the Committee to examine its planning process and to request the development of an annual report outlining the progress made throughout the year.