Item - 2015.AH3.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Affordable Housing Committee on September 2, 2015 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also Item EX8.19
AH3.1 - Chair's Update on Affordable Housing Activities
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Affordable Housing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council urge the federal candidates from the current four major federal parties running in Toronto ridings to speak up and commit to action on housing issues affecting the City, including advocating in Ottawa for the federal government to close Toronto's "housing gap" by:
a. committing to fund its share of Toronto Community Housing's 10-year capital repair needs;
b. reversing the withdrawal of social housing funds from non-profit and co-operative housing, and reinvesting these funds back into social housing; and
c. committing to a long term and sustainable national social and affordable housing strategy to meet the needs of low and moderate income Canadians.
2. City Council request the City's Housing Advocate and Co-Chair of the Close the Housing Gap campaign to write a letter to the candidates of the current four major federal parties in Toronto communicating Council's position.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Councillor Ana Bailão, Chair, Affordable Housing Committee, gave a presentation on City Housing Advocate and Chair's Update.
Summary
A status update on Affordable Housing activities and achievements.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ah/bgrd/backgroundfile-83282.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council urge the federal candidates from the current four major federal parties running in Toronto ridings to speak up and commit to action on housing issues affecting the City, including advocating in Ottawa for the federal government to close Toronto's "housing gap" by:
a. committing to fund its share of Toronto Community Housing's 10-year capital repair needs.
b. reversing the withdrawal of social housing funds from non-profit and co-operative housing, and reinvesting these funds back into social housing.
c. committing to a long term and sustainable national social and affordable housing strategy to meet the needs of low and moderate income Canadians.
2. City Council request the City’s Housing Advocate and Co-Chair of the Close the Housing Gap campaign to write a letter to the candidates of the current four major federal parties in Toronto communicating Council's position.