Item - 2021.MM34.48
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8, 2021 without amendments.
MM34.48 - Addressing the Rise in Anti-Semitic Violence - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Josh Matlow and Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council condemn in the strongest terms possible the recent acts of Anti-Semitism and hate and restate its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming City for all Toronto residents.
2. City Council express its support for a National Action Summit on Anti-Semitism with the participation of the Federal, Provincial and local governments.
3. City Council commit to relaunching the Toronto For All anti-Semitism campaign.
4. City Council direct the City Manager, in partnership with relevant divisions, to support Jewish community members on how to report hate-crimes.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Mayor John Tory be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Addressing the Rise in Anti-Semitic Violence
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as it is important that City Council condemn in the strongest terms possible the recent acts of Anti-Semitism and hate and restate its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming City for all Toronto residents.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-09-2021 7:15 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM34.48 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Nick Mantas |