The City of Toronto is currently reviewing consultant reports which they have commissioned to find savings in the Toronto City budget. The City is facing a shortfall between $400-$750 million for next years budget.

The consultant reports (compiled by the firm KPMG) have been released throughout this week and last and can be read here:

http://www.toronto.ca/torontoservicereview/results.htm

The FMTA is concerned that some of these cuts will negatively affect tenants. As such we urge our allies, members and friends to ensure that tenant voices are heard at deputations.

Committees will be meeting throughout this week and next to discuss the reports and recommended cuts. If you would like to make a deputation, please contact the FMTA at the phone number or e-mail below.

Committee meeting times for this week and next are as follows:

Thursday, July 21

Parks and Environment Committee - special meeting on the Core Services Review

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., Committee Room 1

Toronto Police Services Board

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Police Headquarters, 40 College St. 2nd floor

Friday, July 22

No meetings are scheduled.

Monday, July 25

Licensing and Standards Committee - special meeting on the Core Services Review

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., Committee Room 1

Tuesday, July 26

Government Management Committee - special meeting on the Core Services Review

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., Committee Room 1

Wednesday, July 27

Planning and Growth Management Committee - special meeting on the Core Services Review

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., Committee Room 1

Thursday, July 28

Executive Committee - special meeting on the Core Services Review

Time: 9:30 a.m.

Location: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., Committee Room 1

Tenants interested in deputing should contact the FMTA at [email protected].

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