The Toronto Climate Action Network's municipal committee offers this training in how to make an effective deputation (oral or written) on the budget. Learn about the City Budget and its implications for Toronto's climate action plan - the TransformTO Net-Zero Strategy and the building of an equitable, sustainable city for all.
The 2023 budget can be viewed at this link: https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-230875.pdf Deputations will be heard at meetings on the 17th and 18th. Come to our training on the 15th to learn more about what issues are up for consideration in this year's budget debates and how we to work together for changes that will support implementation of climate programs by TransformTO staff and other progressive changes to the budget. Learn how to write your letter, or take the step of speaking directly to the budget committee.
You can find out more about the budget process at this link: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/how-to-get-involved-in-the-budget/
Links for the Energy and Environment Budget notes:
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/bu/bgrd/backgroundfile-230693.pdf
Briefing Note #5 - 2023 Capital Budget Briefing Note, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction and Climate Resilience Investment Summary (toronto.ca)
SPEAKERS:
Councillor Gord Perks
TEA (Toronto Environmental Alliance) Climate Campaigner: How-Sen Chong
Moderator: Anne Keary. of Toronto Climate Action Network
The presentations will be recorded and will be sent to registrants post-event.