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New City of Toronto Act gives Toronto important new powers.
Toward the Act - an historical process:
June 12, 2006: Act passes legislature
"This is a huge achievement," said Mayor Miller. "It gives the City of Toronto its own Charter which has been called for for more than 100 years. For the first time ever, there is recognition of Toronto's status as the sixth largest government in Canada. This gives us the ability to act on the priorities of Torontonians and positions the city to move boldly forward into the 21st Century," stated the Mayor.
Comments & News releases | Joint Task Force Report
Public consultations | Video & presentations
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Read Bill 53: Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2005
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Comments & News
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"This legislation recognizes Toronto as the economic engine of Ontario," said Premier Dalton McGuinty. "As one of the world's great cities, Toronto will now have the autonomy to be as dynamic, competitive and as successful as the people who have chosen to make their homes and their livings here."
"Today is a great day for the people of Ontario and its capital city," says John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "It is the dawning of a new era in municipal affairs in this province."
The new Act comes as a result of the work done by the Joint Task Force of City and Provincial officials that worked to reach consensus in several important areas such as governance, economic development and the creation of new financial tools. The final report of the Task Force was issued on November 14, 2005 and called for major changes to the laws that govern how Toronto functions as a government. Broad permissive powers were seen as the best way to ensure that Toronto had the flexibility to provide services, be accountable to residents and manage growth.
"The new legislation is good for Toronto and great for Ontario," added Mayor Miller. "Today marks an important day in the development of Toronto's relationship with the province. The new Act is a critical component of the New Deal for Toronto and provides important parts of the needed powers, respect and money to deliver services," said the Mayor.
Joint Ontario-City of Toronto Task Force releases report
Public consultations
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We'd like to thank everyone who shared their thoughts and ideas with us by attending a public meeting in June 2005 or completing our online questionnaire.
 Summary of public participants comments (PDF 145 KB)
Online feedback (PDF 53 KB)
Related reports
Mayor's Report to Policy and Finance on Results of the Strong Toronto, Strong Ontario Consultation, July 5, 2005
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Video & presentations
Video Highlights - June 22, 2005 Public Consultation
View video clips from all four public consultation centers, opening remarks and participants' expressed ideas and views.
Mayor's Presentations
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Mayor David Miller's opening remarks at the Strong Toronto, Strong Ontario public consultation held on June 22, 2005.
"Strong Toronto, Strong Ontario"
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Mayor David Miller addressed Toronto City Council, June 14, 2005, on the importance of a new City of Toronto Act and the public consultations, "Strong Toronto, Strong Ontario", being held on June 22, 2005 across Toronto.
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- Address on the City of Toronto's flawed funding structure, June 7, 2005
- Why is the City of Toronto Act important?
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Toronto Star opinion piece by Mayor Miller, February 15, 2005
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