The city of Toronto now has a “living” plan to guide specific actions to increase the visibility and well-being of Indigenous peoples over the next decade.
” was approved this week by city council at a meeting that also saw votes to keep, for now, controversial bike lanes on Yonge Street and to expand the parts of Toronto where people are allowed to keep hens.is built on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report and its calls for action confronting racism and injustices experienced by Indigenous people in Toronto, while addressing a lack of housing, cultural and other resources.
Councillors unanimously adopted the plan Wednesday after a drum circle welcomed several back to a council chamber that has remained mostly off-limits during the pandemic. “This is a living document from day one. I have learned in my discussions with the Indigenous communities what they do not want, and should not have from us, is a document that was developed inside the city hall and presented to them.”that include the “ActiveTO” pilot project that put bike lanes on Yonge Street from Davisville Avenue to Bloor Street.
The conflict continued at council as some representatives, including Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, tried to kill the pilot project immediately. He cited increased gridlock when the Yonge subway closes and commuters take shuttle buses instead.
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