Item - 2026.FA7.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee on February 12, 2026 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EC27.9
FA7.1 - Committee Planning Process and Presentation of Annual Progress Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee recommends that:
1. The Economic and Community Development Committee request 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.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee:
1. Requested City staff provide an overview of current planning practices used to develop agendas, work plans, and Committee priorities.
Origin
Summary
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.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/fa/bgrd/backgroundfile-260366.pdf
(November 19, 2025) Letter from Mareva Cestor, member Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee (French)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/fa/bgrd/backgroundfile-261620.pdf
Motions
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee reconsider Item FA7.1.
That the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee delete Recommendation 2
Recommendation to be deleted
2. Request that City staff prepare an annual progress report summarizing achievements, updates, and key milestones related to the Committee’s work, to be presented before the end of each calendar year.
and adopt instead the following new recommendation:
2. Request the Economic and Community Development Committee to request 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.