Item - 2018.RM36.5

Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on January 31 and February 1, 2018. 

January 31, 2018

Councillor Bailao, during the morning session of the meeting, advised City Council that there is an item on the agenda that funds over 300 affordable housing units.  

Speaker Nunziata, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the grade 10 students and their group leader from St. Michael's College School, located in Ward 21.

Speaker Nunziata, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed the grade 5 students and their group leader from Northlea Elementary and Middle School, located in Ward 26.

Councillor Wong-Tam, during the afternoon session of the meeting, announced that the Senate had just approved the bill making the Canadian national anthem gender neutral.

Councillor Holyday, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Alex Silva from the Etobicoke School of the Arts to the Council Chamber.

Councillor Carroll, during the afternoon session of the meeting, wished her daughter Martha Carroll a happy birthday.

February 1, 2018

Mayor Tory, during the morning session of the meeting, welcomed the members of the Canada 150 External Advisory Committee and thanked them for their contributions to Canada 150 events. Councillor Thompson recognized the members and showed a video highlighting the Canada 150 programs in Toronto.

Councillor Crisanti, during the afternoon session of the meeting, congratulated Councillor Grimes on becoming a grandfather.

Councillor Cressy, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed Shawn Micallef and the students from his class entitled "Blogging the Just City" at the University of Toronto.