Today, Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), joined hundreds of frontline cleaning and maintenance staff to launch the second annual Keep Toronto Beautiful campaign. The series of targeted cleaning blitzes are starting earlier this year and will clean, refresh and restore high-need public spaces for both residents to enjoy, and to welcome visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
From May to October, up to 400 City of Toronto staff will deliver eight Saturday cleaning blitzes that target high-need public areas across Toronto. This is in addition to regular daily maintenance work.
This work will include:
This initiative recognizes that clean and cared for streets, parks and public spaces support mental well-being by fostering a sense of calm and safety and connection, while also encouraging healthy activities like walking, cycling and spending time outdoors.
The eight areas selected for cleaning blitzes are selected based on a combination of data from daily City crew patrols and 311 service requests. Residents and visitors can help identify locations that need attention by reporting issues via the 311 Toronto mobile app or online (https://www.toronto.ca/home/311-toronto-at-your-service/create-a-service-request/).
Building on the inaugural campaign
Last year’s inaugural campaign mobilized a total of 2,000 staff, 1,100 vehicles over five cleaning blitzes, delivering these results above and beyond daily maintenance:
Quotes:
“When our public spaces are clean, safe and welcoming, everyone benefits. Keep Toronto Beautiful is about more than maintenance. It is about taking pride in our city, improving our neighbourhoods and making sure people feel comfortable and connected in the places they live, work and gather.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“Spaces like Stanley Park are well used by our downtown communities as places to gather, enjoy activity and sports, and connect with neighbours every day. Initiatives like Keep Toronto Beautiful make a real difference, not just in how our streets and parks look, but in how safe, cared for and welcoming they feel for the people who live here. This work supports quality of life for residents now and helps ensure our community is ready to proudly welcome visitors from around the world in the years ahead.”
– Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York)
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