Access to records held by the City of Toronto is regulated by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The public has a right to see most City records, and to get copies of them (fees for photocopying may apply). There are some exceptions to public access.
Records are made available by:
Social Development Division supports open, transparent, and accountable government through the establishment of routine disclosure practices for information it has created and holds about its program and services.
Routine disclosure information not on the website can be requested directly from the Division as outlined in the chart below.
If a request for information from the program or service area has been denied, or if you are unsure where to find/access information a formal freedom of information (FOI) request can be made through the City Clerk’s Office Access and Privacy. If a freedom of information request is denied by the City, the decision can be appealed to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario.
Information which is protected through the MFIPPA (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) will not be disclosed.
Social Development Division provides a wide range of information through its four main service areas described below:
Open data is freely available to everyone to use and republish as they wish. There is an Open Data License posted on the City’s Open Data site that outlines the City’s and users’ obligations relating to this data. The City does not guarantee the currency or accuracy of the data posted on the site: www.toronto.ca/open
One data set is provided in Excel format. This is: Open data for Community Grants Annual Allocations (CPIP).
| Type of information | Brief description | How to get the information |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Activities |
Special resources to support community agencies. PDF, hardcopy |
Provided at meetings, workshops, through mailing and email, and available upon request Contact: Manager Community Development Unit |
| Community Investment Funding | As part of the Community Investment Funding program, the City of Toronto offers three grants to help achieve social, economic and cultural goals for Toronto residents. |
Routinely provided to all applicants and provided to council members Contact: Manager Community Funding Program Unit City Website: Community Funding Consolidated annual allocations which includes grantee name, funding amounts and wards are available on the Open Data website (linked directly from /grants webpage) |
| Community Safety Audit Tool | Instructions for a safety audit to evaluate different features in a neighbourhood to help reduce crime and improve personal safety. |
City Website: Community Safety Programs Contact: Supervisor Community Crisis Response |
| Community Space Tenancies |
Below Market Rent agreements, policy, and Council approved reports. |
City Website: Community Space Tenancy Manager, Community Infrastructure Unit |
| Demographic information about Toronto neighbourhoods |
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Wellbeing Toronto also available in part through Open Data Data is downloadable for fre Contact Manager Social Research & Information Management |
| Public Engagement and Forums |
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City Website: Council & Committee Meetings |
| Reports, strategies and supporting materials |
Any reports submitted by Social Development to Council, Standing Committee, Advisory Committees, Working groups. Available upon request from organizing unit. |
City Website: Long-Term Vision, Plans & Strategies |
| Social Development Programs and Services | Organizational information outlining Social Development scope, roles, responsibilities, programs and services. | City Website: Social Development |
| Social Research Information | Population and neighbourhood demographic information.Social and community development geospatial boundary files. |
Datasets published on Open Data portal, on toronto.ca/demographics or on request, if available, from spar@toronto.ca. Shapefiles published on Open Data portal, or on request, from spar@toronto.ca |
| Youth Employment Programs | Job Fairs for Youth, training opportunities, Youth Employment Partnerships, hiring youth information for employers; Employer tool kit. | City Website: Youth Job Seekers |
| Wellbeing Toronto | Social research information, maps, tables that reflect neighbourhood wellness. |
City Website: Wellbeing Toronto Contact: Manager Social Research & Information Management |