Item - 2018.ED31.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 23, 2018 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic Development Committee on July 9, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 23, 2018.
ED31.5 - Los Angeles Mission 2018
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the report (June 20, 2018) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-117522.pdf
ED31.5 - Los Angeles Mission 2018
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (June 20, 2018) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for information.
Origin
Summary
On April 19, 2018, Mayor John Tory led a delegation of 23 Toronto screen industry partners to Los Angeles to strengthen existing relationships and foster new ones with Los Angeles’ leading film, television and digital media companies in order to secure more investment in Toronto.
The delegation presented a unified voice for the jurisdiction while highlighting the strength and competitive advantages of each service provider, and exemplified Toronto’s commitment to growing the industry beyond the $1.8 billion it contributed to the city in 2017.
This report provides an overview of the Mayor’s Los Angeles Mission including key activities and outcomes of the mission.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-117522.pdf