Item - 2016.CD15.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 8, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on October 20, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 8, 2016.
CD15.5 - Toronto Newcomer Strategy - Progress Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the continued implementation of the Refugee Resettlement Program approved by City Council at its meeting on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, with the addition of the Syrian Youth component described in the report (October 5, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.
2. Building on the anti-islamophobia and anti-black racism campaigns, City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Director, Equity Diversity and Human Rights, to further develop the "Toronto For All" public education campaign to address transphobia and issues experienced by Indigenous peoples.
3. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to establish an Integrated Welfare of Immigrant Children System in order to address service gaps and improve co-ordination to ensure newly arrived reuniting children are safe and protected.
4. City Council request the Government of Canada to undertake the development of a nation-wide program to ensure that all newly arrived reuniting children are safe and protected regardless of their point of entry to Canada, given that Toronto Pearson International Airport is not the only port of entry for children arriving to Canada to be reunited with family members.
5. City Council request the Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to advise on the current safeguards in place to ensure that immigrant children travelling to Canada to be reunited with family members are accounted for in such a way as to ensure no child is lost in the same manner as Melonie Biddersingh, only coming to the attention of any public authority through their death.
6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into a contract, to receive and spend funds of up to $70,000, from the City of Abbotsford Community Services to implement the Youth Civic Engagement Food Justice project through the Toronto Newcomer Office at no net cost to the City of Toronto and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the program outcomes.
7. City Council adjust the 2017 Operating Budget Submission for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.250 million gross, $0 net to reflect the unspent 2016 budgeted funding to continue the Refugee Resettlement program in 2017 and City Council direct that the 2017 interim operating estimates be adjusted accordingly.
8. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include a business case in the 2017 Operating Budget submission for two additional permanent staff in the Toronto Newcomer Office, for consideration in the 2017 budget process.
9. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to identify funding needs of the Toronto Newcomer Office, for the 2018 budget cycle, in order to ensure sustainability of implementation of the Toronto Newcomer Strategy and the Integrating Cities Charter.
10. City Council request the Mayor to send a letter to the Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada with a copy to the Prime Minister, outlining City Council's decision on this Item.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-97073.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the Government of Canada to undertake the development of a nation-wide program to ensure that all newly arrived reuniting children are safe and protected regardless of their point of entry to Canada, given that Toronto Pearson International Airport is not the only port of entry for children arriving to Canada to be reunited with family members.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-09-2016 7:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD15.5 - Thompson - motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
City Council request that the Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada advise on the current safeguards in place to ensure that immigrant children travelling to Canada to be reunited with family members are accounted for in such a way as to ensure no child is lost in the same manner as Melonie Biddersingh, only coming to the attention of any public authority through their death.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-09-2016 7:32 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD15.5 - Thompson - motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Jim Karygiannis |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
That City Council request the Mayor send a letter to the Minister, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada with a copy to the Prime Minister outlining City Council's decision on the item.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-09-2016 7:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD15.5 - Thompson - motion 1c |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Jim Karygiannis |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Josh Colle, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-09-2016 7:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD15.5 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 29 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Jim Karygiannis |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
CD15.5 - Toronto Newcomer Strategy - Progress Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the continued implementation of the Refugee Resettlement Program approved by City Council at its meeting on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, with the addition of the Syrian Youth component described in the report (October 5, 2016) from the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration.
2. Building on the anti-islamophobia and anti-black racism campaigns, City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Director, Equity Diversity and Human Rights, to further develop the "Toronto For All" public education campaign to address transphobia and issues experienced by indigenous peoples.
3. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to establish an Integrated Welfare of Immigrant Children System in order to address service gaps and improve co-ordination to ensure newly arrived reuniting children are safe and protected.
4. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into a contract, to receive and spend funds of up to $70,000, from the City of Abbotsford Community Services to implement the Youth Civic Engagement Food Justice project through the Toronto Newcomer Office at no net cost to the City of Toronto and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the program outcomes.
5. City Council adjust the 2017 Operating Budget Submission for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.250 million gross, $0 net to reflect the unspent 2016 budgeted funding to continue the Refugee Resettlement program in 2017 and that the 2017 interim operating estimates be adjusted accordingly.
6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include a business case in the 2017 Operating Budget submission for two additional permanent staff in the Toronto Newcomer Office, for consideration in the 2017 budget process.
7. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to identify funding needs of the Toronto Newcomer Office, for the 2018 budget cycle, in order to ensure sustainability of implementation of the Toronto Newcomer Strategy and the Integrating Cities Charter.
Origin
Summary
Over the past ten years, more than six hundred thousand new permanent residents have arrived to Toronto. Recognizing the critical importance of the successful settlement and integration of newcomers, City Council approved the Toronto Newcomer Strategy (TNS) in 2013, and adopted the Integrating Cities Charter in 2014.
Over the past three years, the Toronto Newcomer Office (TNO) has been working with multiple City divisions and partners to coordinate the implementation of the Strategy and Charter, and integrate newcomer needs into strategic planning, policy development and service improvements. Significant advancements have been made, firmly establishing City of Toronto as a critical stakeholder and leader in the settlement and integration of newcomers and refugees.
This report provides an update on the progress related to the implementation of the Toronto Newcomer Strategy since 2014, including the City of Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program. It also seeks authority to extend the programming for the Refugee Resettlement Program into 2017.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-97073.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Michael Thompson
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to include a business case in the 2017 Operating Budget submission for two additional permanent staff in the Toronto Newcomer Office, for consideration in the 2017 budget process.
2. Recommendation 4 in the report be amended by replacing "$.200 million" with "$.250 million" so that it now reads:
"4. City Council adjust the 2017 Operating Budget Submission for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.250 million gross, $0 net to reflect the unspent 2016 budgeted funding to continue the Refugee Resettlement program in 2017 and that the 2017 interim operating estimates be adjusted accordingly."
3. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to enter into a contract, to receive and spend funds of up to $70,000, from the City of Abbotsford Community Services to implement the Youth Civic Engagement Food Justice project through the Toronto Newcomer Office at no net cost to the City of Toronto and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the program outcomes.