Item - 2026.MM40.46
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 22 and 23, 2026 with amendments.
MM40.46 - Opposing the Provincial Land Grab at Bathurst Quay and the Island - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 22 and 23, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its strong opposition to the expropriation of any City land, including Little Norway Park, by the Province of Ontario.
2. City Council express its strong opposition to the compensation framework contemplated in the Bill and express the expectation that fair market value for best and highest use be the floor for any discussion regarding compensation for expropriations should the associated Bill be passed by the Government of Ontario.
3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to reimburse the City of Toronto for all capital expenses adjusted to inflation related to Little Norway Park incurred over the last 40 years, including provincial and federal government stimulus funding that funded the 2010 park improvements project.
4. City Council request the Province to provide funding for land, capital, public consultation, and any other costs to acquire and develop replacement parkland, playground and sports facilities equivalent to what is proposed to be expropriated in Little Norway Park, as well as to relocate the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre community centre, Waterfront Elementary School, The City School, and the Lakeside Waterfront Child Care centre currently located next to Little Norway Park and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, should that be required.
5. City Council direct the City Manager to notify the families at The Waterfront School, The City School, and the Lakeside Waterfront Child Care centre, people who access the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre community centre and the Corleck Building (Irish community centre) residents of the nearby condos, and recreation groups who hold permits for sports leagues at Little Norway Park of the Provincial expropriation and impact on their access to these vital community assets.
6. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide the option for all residents within 500 metres of the expropriation area to move, at the Province’s expense, and purchase or provide rent equivalent homes at fair market value with an apology for the disruption to their community.
7. City Council request the Province of Ontario to compensate any and all recreational sports leagues, including softball, baseball, cricket, and other leagues, for loss of access to a favourite sports facility.
8. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services to review all leases held by the City with the Toronto Port Authority in anticipation of expropriation.
9. City Council request the federal government to disallow this land grab from the province and to clarify their position on the land grab.
10. City Council direct the City Solicitor to explore all legal options in response to the provincial legislation and authorize the City Solicitor to pursue legal action to protect the City’s interests.
11. City Council reiterate its request of the Province to work collaboratively with the City on the future of Toronto’s waterfront.
12. City Council request the Executive Director, Waterfront Secretariat, or designates, to appear before any public hearings held by the Ontario Legislature regarding the Bill to give testimony in accordance with the position outlined in this item.
13. City Council request the City Manager to submit written comments to any consultations by the Government of Ontario that reflect the City’s positions outlined in this item, including City Council’s opposition to the unilateral expropriation of waterfront parkland.
14. City Council adopt the position that no costs associated with compliance with the provincial legislation should be incurred or paid by the City of Toronto, including staff time, and that the City must be compensated at fair market value for best and highest use for any land expropriated by the Province.
15. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to conduct an impact assessment of the expropriation of Little Norway Park in connection to the introduction of jets at Billy Bishop Airport and the associated increase in traffic volume.
16. City Council call upon all Toronto Members of Parliament to go on record in opposition to the provincial government's expropriation of Little Norway Park and undertake to do everything within their federal powers to stop this expropriation.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council considered the following items together:
MM40.46 headed “Opposing the Provincial Land Grab at Bathurst Quay and the Island - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik”; and
CC40.4 headed "Legal Options to Defend City of Toronto's Interests at Billy Bishop Airport Lands and Other City-Owned Waterfront Lands”.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Mayor Olivia Chow be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Opposing the Provincial Land Grab at Bathurst Quay and the Island
Reason for Urgency:
The Provincial government has introduced legislation to expropriate City land and the City must respond quickly.
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to conduct an impact assessment of the expropriation of Little Norway Park in connection to the introduction of jets at Billy Bishop Airport and the associated increase in traffic volume.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Apr-23-2026 4:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Matlow - motion 1 |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
That:
1. City Council request the City Manager to develop a Waterfront colouring book and provide a copy to the Premier of Ontario.
That:
1. City Council call upon all Toronto MPs to go on record in opposition to the provincial government's expropriation of Little Norway Park and undertake to do everything within their federal powers to stop this expropriation.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Apr-23-2026 4:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Colle - motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 1 only:
1. City Council express its strong opposition to the expropriation of any City land, including Little Norway Park, by the Province of Ontario.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 1 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 2 only:
2. City Council express its strong opposition to the compensation framework contemplated in the Bill and express the expectation that fair market value for best and highest use be the floor for any discussion regarding compensation for expropriations should the associated Bill be passed by the Government of Ontario.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:25 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 2 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of recommendation 3 only:
3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to reimburse the City of Toronto for all capital expenses adjusted to inflation related to Little Norway Park incurred over the last 40 years, including provincial and federal government stimulus funding that funded the 2010 park improvements project.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:26 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 3 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:28 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 3 only - Revote |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on Recommendation 3.
Adoption of Recommendation 4 only:
4. City Council request the Province to provide funding for land, capital, public consultation, and any other costs to acquire and develop replacement parkland, playground and sports facilities equivalent to what is proposed to be expropriated in Little Norway Park, as well as to relocate the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre community centre, Waterfront Elementary School, The City School, and the Lakeside Waterfront Child Care centre currently located next to Little Norway Park and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, should that be required.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:29 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 4 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 5 only:
5. City Council direct the City Manager to notify the families at The Waterfront School, The City School, and the Lakeside Waterfront Child Care centre, people who access the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre community centre and the Corleck Building (Irish community centre) residents of the nearby condos, and recreation groups who hold permits for sports leagues at Little Norway Park of the Provincial expropriation and impact on their access to these vital community assets.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:30 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 5 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 6 only:
6. City Council request the Province of Ontario provide the option for all residents within 500m of the expropriation area to move, at province’s expense, and purchase or provide rent equivalent homes at fair market value with an apology for the disruption to their community.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 6 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 7 only:
7. City Council request the Province compensate any and all recreational sports leagues, including softball, baseball, cricket, and other leagues, for loss of access to a favourite sports facility.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:32 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 7 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Vincent Crisanti, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 8 only:
8. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, to review all leases held by the City with the Toronto Port Authority in anticipation of expropriation.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 8 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Mike Colle |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 9 only:
9. City Council request the federal government to disallow this land grab from the province and to clarify their position on the land grab.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 9 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 10 only:
10. City Council direct the City Solicitor to explore all legal options in response to the provincial legislation and authorize the City Solicitor to pursue legal action to protect the City’s interests.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:36 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 10 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 11 only:
11. City Council reiterate its request of the Province to work collaboratively with the City on the future of Toronto’s waterfront.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:37 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 11 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:38 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 11 only - Revote |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on Recommendation 11.
Adoption of Recommendation 12 only:
12. City Council request the Executive Director, Waterfront Secretariat, or designates, to appear before any public hearings held by the Ontario Legislature regarding the Bill to give testimony in accordance with the position outlined in this item.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:39 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 12 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 13 only:
13. City Council request the City Manager to submit written comments to any consultations by the Government of Ontario that reflect the City’s positions outlined in this item, including Council’s opposition to the unilateral expropriation of waterfront parkland.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:40 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 13 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Adoption of Recommendation 14 only:
14. City Council adopt the position that no costs associated with compliance with the provincial legislation should be incurred or paid by the City of Toronto, including staff time, and that the City must be compensated at fair market value for best and highest use for any land expropriated by the Province.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-23-2026 4:41 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM40.46 - Adoption of Recommendation 14 only |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll |
Following Councillor Holyday’s speaking time, Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she does not agree with Councillor Holyday’s mischaracterization of her earlier remarks. Deputy Mayor Malik further stated that her opposition is not about intensification or the changes to the island airport, but that it was about consistency of this motion with the position that City Council had taken about Torontonians having a voice and opposition to unilateral expropriation of City land, which City Council has approved, and is Councillor Holyday’s position as well whether he likes it or not.
Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he thought he had complimented Deputy Mayor Malik for defending her community.
Deputy Mayor Malik, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that Councillor Holyday had said that she was opposed to intensification in her neighbourhood which is absolutely incorrect.
Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he will correct his statement and say that Deputy Mayor Malik is in favour of intensification in the neighbourhood and he was sorry if he confused that.
During Councillor Perks’s speaking time, after he moved motion 2, Councillor Pasternak, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he really wished that Speaker Nunziata would discourage these nonsensical motions, particularly coming from Councillor Perks, and that the clerks would stop enabling this behavior. Councillor Pasternak further stated that Councillor Perks is not talking to the item in front of Council, but going on a smear campaign that has absolutely nothing to do with what is before Council.
Speaker Nunziata subsequently asked Councillor Pasternak to apologize to the Clerk’s staff for his comment that the staff is enabling Councillor Perks in the motion that he moved, because they’re not. Speaker Nunziata stated that every Member of Council has the right to ask for a motion for the staff to draft up for them and if the motion is out of order, it is up to the Speaker to rule that motion out of order.
Councillor Pasternak apologized and withdrew his remarks.
Councillor Thompson, rising on a Point of Order, requested that Council vote separately on every recommendation.
After the Speaker put the question on Recommendation 2 of the item, Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, stated that since Recommendation 2 reads that “City Council express its strong opposition to the compensation framework contemplated in the Bill…” and that he has heard that the bill language is not even out yet, he is not sure that City Council can vote on this recommendation. Councillor Holyday further stated that if the language of the bill is available to the Members of Council, the Speaker can clarify that in her ruling.