Item - 2026.MM42.20

Tracking Status

City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.

MM42.20 - Identifying How to Improve Access to Space for Faith Communities Across Toronto - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Wards:: All

City Council Decision

City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:

1. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with relevant City divisions, to explore opportunities to better provide service to growing faith communities in Toronto to access information on City services, programs, and supports related to:

a. space booking processes for City-owned spaces;

b. permit processes;

c. parking exemptions; and

d. transportation access.

2. City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Community Development and Social Services to review and identify opportunities to support community safety and inclusion for growing faith communities across the City of Toronto.

Background Information (City Council)

Member Motion MM42.20
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288157.pdf

Communications (City Council)

(June 24, 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 MM42.20 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.

Motion to Adopt Item (Carried)