Re: Victory at City Council!

Dear, Neighbours

All of us won a splendid victory at City Council on Friday, July 16. Councillor Josh Matlow’s motion to pause the Canada Square proposal passed unanimously. This means that before Toronto signs off on Oxford’s intentions for the bus-lands, the city will cost out our plans for parkland, a school, spaces for arts and culture, and perhaps post-secondary education.

Now there will be time for all of us to discuss the shape of what gets built there. It will be our chance to build the town centre Midtown so badly needs.

All three local councillors (Matlow, Colle and Robinson) spoke with eloquence and passion. And, at last count, an extraordinary 1200 letters poured into City Council and the Mayor’s office in response to our call for action.

To listen to debates in council, you can go to https://youtu.be/znl8koCxwjw. The best twenty minutes run from 6:33 to 6:53.

Your voices were crucial here and they made a difference. Gratitude and celebration all around!

EPRA