Item - 2015.ED6.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, 2015 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on September 18, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2015.
ED6.12 - Uses of the Maple Leaf Forever Wood
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit to the Toronto Archives complete documentation, including digital photographs, of all the Maple Leaf Forever Tree projects.
2. City Council publicly express its appreciation for the effort made by the project developers and the artisans, wood-workers and other makers across Canada who contributed to the preservation of this important part of Canadian history and culture.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83123.pdf
Appendix A - Catalogue of Projects from the Maple Leaf Forever Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83124.pdf
ED6.12 - Uses of the Maple Leaf Forever Wood
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to submit to the Toronto Archives complete documentation, including digital photographs, of all the Maple Leaf Forever Tree projects.
2. City Council publicly expresses its appreciation for the effort made by the project developers and the artisans, wood-workers and other makers across Canada who contributed to the preservation of this important part of Canadian history and culture.
Origin
Summary
The silver maple tree at 62 Laing Street, believed to be the inspiration for Alexander Muir's Maple Leaf Forever song written in 1867, was felled by a storm on July 19, 2013. The tree's demise generated significant media and public attention across Canada.
Economic Development and Culture (EDC) was the lead City division in the distribution of wood from the Maple Leaf Forever tree and to facilitate various projects across Canada related to this wood.
This report follows up on the direction by City Council at the October 8, 2013 meeting to report back to City Council on the final allocation and uses of the salvaged wood from this tree.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83123.pdf
Appendix A - Catalogue of Projects from the Maple Leaf Forever Tree
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83124.pdf
Speakers
Biying Miao, Hot Pop Factory