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Session 1: Toronto Civics 101 Defined |
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Toronto Civics 101 – Sessions 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6
September 17, 2009
This session set the stage for Toronto Civics 101. The 175 participants were greeted by City staff, and asked to identify their favourite place in Toronto on a large map of the city. At the start of the proceedings, a video montage of the history of Toronto was shown. Mayor Miller welcomed participants, highlighted recent accomplishments of the City, and took questions from the audience. Participants got to meet each other, shared why they wanted to participate, and what they were curious about regarding City government. Joe Pennachetti gave some key facts about the City, spoke about the City's responsibilities and his role as the City Manager, and then took questions from participants. Participants left with a good foundation of information on which to build in upcoming sessions.
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Resources
History of Toronto
- City of Toronto Archives
Visit the City of Toronto Archives to use a wide range of documents about the social, political, economic, natural, and built history of Toronto.
- Toronto's 175th Anniversary
The City of Toronto is celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2009. Toronto was incorporated on March 6, 1834, following a significant increase in demand for public services in the former municipality of York.
- Toronto Turns 175, CBC Digital Archives
On its 175th birthday, CBC Digital Archives presents 18 clips about the city known as Hogtown, the T-Dot, Toronto the Good, the Big Smoke and plain old T.O. Includes footage of Hurricane Hazel, the opening of the "new" City Hall, and the completion of the CN Tower.
- Self-Guided Tours of City Hall
Take a self-guided tour of City Hall that includes such popular attractions as the Hall of Memory, the "Metropolis" nailmural and the Council Chamber. Visitors may walk around the first and second floors, and visit the Council Chamber when Council is in session. This booklet is also available in French, Chinese, Italian, and Tamil.
Local Government in Canada
- About Local Government. The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), August 2008
- The Basics: Brief slide presentation on the function and structure of Ontario municipalities - PDF or PowerPoint
- A Resource for Educators and Municipal Professionals: A factual overview of local government in Ontario, geared toward secondary school students and teachers - PDF
- C. Richard Tindal, A Citizen's Guide to Government, 3rd Edition, Whitby, McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited, 2005
Available through the Toronto Public Library
A readable account of the general organization and operation of government at all levels in Canada and also provides an examination of various policy areas, including social and economic policy.
City of Toronto
- About Toronto
Key facts and basic information about the City of Toronto.
- 311 Toronto
311 is the public information and referral service for the City of Toronto. Staff will help you with information about services and programs and how to contact your City Councillor. The Call Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Role of City, Provinces and Federal Governments, City of Toronto, Civic Engagement, 2008
A short guide to the roles of each order of government in Toronto summarized for quick, informative reading.
- City of Toronto Administrative Structure (PDF)
An organization chart showing senior management and Divisions of the City of Toronto.
- Bill 53: Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2005
Improvements to how Toronto's government responds to the needs of residents and business were highlighted on December 14, 2005, when Toronto Mayor David Miller and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty responded to the tabling of a new modernized City Bill 53 Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2005.
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