Two important reviews are currently taking place that will affect our ward for the years ahead: the Noise Bylaw and the Night Economy Review. While separate reviews, together they will play a role for both residents and business in our downtown communities.
JOB POSTING: Manager, Communications
We are looking for a Manager, Communications to join our Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York team at City Hall!
Press Release: Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik's Statement on Ontario Place Redevelopment Plans
At the start of their development application for Ontario Place, the Province agreed to respect the City’s planning review process and public engagement framework. Alongside City staff, I have worked to ensure the process is democratic and transparent. That means allowing the public to consider the proposal – and any changes – with full details and with facilitation of City staff in public forums – not through public relations messaging by one of the Province’s lease holders.
It's an honour to be your Deputy Mayor
I am incredibly honoured to be appointed first Deputy Mayor of Toronto by Mayor Olivia Chow and my fellow councillors. I love Toronto. It’s my home. And I believe that everyone should be able to imagine a future here.
Movie Night Tonight! And Summer in the City
There is nothing quite like summer in the City! This long weekend events are taking place all across Spadina-Fort York, that we’ve shared more about here. I’m especially excited to celebrate Caribbean Carnival with the Grand Parade this Saturday.
New day at City Hall and Community Movie Night for all
This week we held our first City Council meeting with Olivia Chow as our new mayor. Despite only a week in the role, the Mayor and Council have come together to increase funding for refugee settlement, declare gender-based violence an epidemic, and approved the Ontario Line Subcommittee construction recommendations.
Alcohol in Parks Pilot
This week at City Council, a two-month pilot program to allow personal alcohol consumption in select parks across our City was approved to run from August 2 to October 9. In our ward the two parks have been selected, Roundhouse Park and Trinity Bellwoods Park.
Statement on the Refugee Shelter Crisis
In a city like ours, we should be able to welcome people fleeing persecution and looking for a better life. The City of Toronto should have the resources committed by the federal government to do this – and it is unacceptable that is not the case.
Press Release: City moves forward recommendations for accountability on Metrolinx’s Ontario Line construction
The Subcommittee on Metrolinx’s Ontario Line Construction approved the City’s Recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction. They outline clear direction to Metrolinx and the Provincial Government on how to build and implement the Ontario Line to ensure the best results are achieved for Toronto residents.
A Fresh Start for Toronto
A new Mayor means new opportunities for our City, and I look forward to working with Mayor-Elect Olivia Chow on building a more just and equitable Toronto. Olivia will take the declaration of office and officially assume the role of Mayor next Wednesday, July 12.
Adelaide Street Construction
I’ve heard from many of you about the construction on Adelaide Street, and I share your concerns about the safety and accessibility of the street while work is happening. I am pleased to share a few updates as I continue to work with city staff for better in the circumstances.
Show Your Love for Toronto
Today we opened Love Park, a beautiful new green and public space at York St and Queens Quay West which transformed an old off-ramp into the literal heart of our waterfront! It's an inspiration for this city I know we love, and the ways we show it. Here's three ways that we have coming up.
Restoring Ecology and Preserving History at Hanlan's Point Beach
Councillor Ausma Malik (Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York) introduced a motion on June 15, 2023, seconded by Jennifer McKelvie (Deputy Mayor), to pass critical measures to restore ecology and preserve the history and culture of Hanlan's Point Beach.
Have your Voice Heard - for Mayor and on Ontario Place!
I was glad to vote yesterday at Canoe Landing Community Recreation Centre in the Mayoral By-Election. There is just one ballot, so you can vote in any advance poll location across the city! Your vote is your voice for the city we want. I am also working to ensure community voices are heard as part of a robust and transparent public engagement process for the development application at Ontario Place.
Ward 10 opens its doors (and summer rec programs)!
After a long weekend of warm weather and a lot of compost being distributed for backyard and patio gardening, it is clear that summer is right around the corner. This means it is time to register for the City’s summer recreation programs! It's also the return of Doors Open Toronto. There are lots of great offerings for both right here in Ward 10.
Welcome summer!
It’s been feeling a lot like summer! Graduations are around the corner and we’re excited about big events of the season coming up. This Sunday, May 14 is my first Environment Day from 10:00 to 2:00 pm at David Crombie Park, 131 The Esplanade (between Frederick Street and Lower Sherbourne Street)!
