Item - 2026.MM41.20

Tracking Status

City Council considered this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

MM41.20 - Improving Access to Toronto Island Park - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Status:: Deferred

Wards:: All

Caution: Motions are shown below. Any motions should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.

Recommendations

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher, recommends that:

1. City Council direct the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and the Deputy City Manager, Community and Emergency Services, to explore potential options to reduce financial barriers to accessing the Toronto Islands, including discounted fare policies and removing passenger fees, and report through the 2027 budget process on the results of the review, including recommendations and financial impacts.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM41.20
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-286978.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(May 20, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (MM.New)

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Waive Referral (Carried)

Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM41.20 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.

1 - Motion to Defer Item moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That consideration of the item be deferred until the June 24, 25 and 26, 2026 meeting of City Council.