Item - 2021.QS2.3

Tracking Status

This item was considered by the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on June 22, 2021. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.

QS2.3 - Protecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Businesses and Cultural Spaces in Church and Wellesley Village

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Received

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Advisory Committee received the item for information.

Decision Advice and Other Information

Cheryl Blackman, Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, presented an update on preliminary work and next steps regarding the protection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit businesses and cultural spaces in the Church and Wellesley Village.

Summary

Cheryl Blackman, Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, will present an update on preliminary work and next steps regarding the protection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit businesses and cultural spaces in the Church and Wellesley Village.

This presentation is a first step in response to Council's Request in Item MM14.8 - Protecting LGBTQ2S+ Small Businesses and Cultural Space - to conduct a review of existing City of Toronto programs and include recommendations that can further enhance optimal conditions for LGBTQ2S+ small businesses and cultural spaces to succeed and thrive.

Background Information

(June 22, 2021) Presentation from the Interim General Manager, Economic Development and Culture on Protecting LGBTQ2S+ Small Businesses and Cultural Spaces in Church and Wellesley
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/qs/bgrd/backgroundfile-168435.pdf

Motions

Motion to Receive Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Carried)

That the item be received for information.