News and Updates

City of Toronto taking action to help vulnerable tenants who need it most

March 24, 2020

City of Toronto taking action to help vulnerable tenants who need it most

Mayor Tory calls on private landlords to put policies in place to help unemployed tenants and communicate them

Today, Mayor John Tory announced the City is taking action to help Toronto's most vulnerable tenants impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After consulting with Mayor Tory and City staff, who approved both the form of the help and the financial implications for Toronto Community Housing, TCHC confirmed today that it will be flexible and work with market rent and rent-geared-to-income (RGI) tenants whose employment income has been impacted by COVID-19.

List of Essential Workplaces

March 23, 2020 8:00 P.M.

Office of the Premier

For the purposes of this order, businesses include any-for-profit, non-profit or other entity providing the goods and services described herein. This does not preclude the provision of work and services by entities not on this list either online, by telephone or by mail/delivery.

Mayor Tory declares a State of Emergency in the city of Toronto

March 23, 2020

Mayor Tory declares a State of Emergency in the city of Toronto

Today, Mayor John Tory declared a State of Emergency in the city of Toronto after receiving advice this morning from Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health and the Office of Emergency Management.

Through his office, the Mayor has also been in communication with the members of City Council, and has spoken to both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford.

City of Toronto working with community and social services to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic

News Release

March 20, 2020

City of Toronto working with community and social services to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic

This afternoon, Mayor John Tory and City of Toronto officials announced actions the municipal government is taking to help essential service workers with child care options; vulnerable residents such as seniors; people affected by untreated trauma, mental health and addictions; people in need of housing supports and emergency food access; and people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Tory announces 60-day grace period for City of Toronto payments for residents and businesses

Today, Mayor John Tory announced a 60-day grace period for City of Toronto property tax, water and solid waste utility bill payments for all residents and businesses.

The immediate extension is part of the City's ongoing efforts, led by the Mayor, to protect Toronto's economic success in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayor Tory is focused on making sure we do everything possible as a municipal government to make everyday life easier for Toronto residents now during this incredibly difficult time.

Coronavirus Update March 19, 2020

Dear Friends,

I am reaching out again to provide a new update on the COVID-19 situation. I have heard from many of you with your questions and concerns. I know how difficult this is and I am following developments very closely. We're almost at the end of the first week in an unprecedented situation.

Today I had a call with our MPP Peter Tabuns, MP Julie Dabrusin and Trustee Jennifer Story where we discussed how we're handling things in Toronto-Danforth. I am also checking in on our more vulnerable residents.

Toronto Police Service announce changes to on-street parking enforcement

Broadcast time: 16:47 Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Parking Enforcement 416-808-6600

The Toronto Police Service has been working closely with our City of Toronto Emergency Management partners in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been taking advice from public health officials and making decisions that balance our need to provide community safety with maintaining the health and safety of our members.

City of Toronto shelters strengthen response to COVID-19

News Release             

March 17, 2020

City of Toronto shelters strengthen response to COVID-19

This afternoon, Mary-Anne Bédard, General Manager of the City’s Shelter, Support and Housing Administration (SSHA), announced the City is strengthening prevention and response to COVID-19 in our emergency shelter system. There are currently no cases of COVID-19 in Toronto’s shelter system.

March 13th, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

I want to ensure you are receiving up to date information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the City of Toronto. I know many of you are concerned, so I will be updating you regularly.

Please monitor the Toronto Public Health website at toronto.ca/coronavirus for the latest information, resources and facts.

Current Situation

Toronto Public Health (TPH) is monitoring 41 positive cases of the novel coronavirus: COVID-19 in Toronto. To date, there have been four other confirmed cases reported in Toronto. All four of these people have since recovered from their illness. TPH continues to work with our provincial and federal health colleagues along with airports in response to this situation. At this time the virus is not circulating locally, however given the global circumstances, TPH is actively working with City and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - March 11, 2020

As of March 11, 2020, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is monitoring 18 positive cases of the novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) in Toronto. To date, there have been four other confirmed cases reported in Toronto, all of whom have recovered from their illness. TPH continues to work with our provincial and federal health colleagues along with airports in response to this situation. At this time the virus is not circulating locally, however given the global circumstances, TPH is actively working with City and health partners to plan for the potential of local spread.