Item - 2026.MM41.32

Tracking Status

City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments.

MM41.32 - Cuts Hurt Kids: Speaking Out Against Cuts to Our Schools - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

City Council Decision

City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council express its support for the continuation of programs and services that youth and families in our city rely on including outdoor education, community engagement, and safety and well-being.

2. City Council direct the City Manager to review program cuts at the Toronto District School Board and their potential impact on City programs, services, and facilities, including the future use of City-owned and managed sites and report back to City Council or the appropriate committee by the fourth quarter 2026.

3. City Council request the Government of Ontario to provide funding to the Toronto District School Board for the continuation of critical programs that support student success.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motions MM41.32
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287172.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Carried)

That deputy mayor Ausma Malik be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:

Cuts Hurt Kids: Speaking Out Against Cuts to Our Schools

Reason for Urgency:

This motion is urgent as decisions about these programs are being advanced by the Toronto District School Board in the immediate term.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)