GJFA’s October 2019 forum on Sidewalk Labs’ proposal for developing part of Toronto’s lakefront was filled to capacity. GJFA sent a letter outlining wide-ranging concerns and conditions for consideration as Waterfront Toronto decides on October 31st whether and how to proceed.
See letter here.
This primer, a work in progress, is an educational and discussion piece pointing to some of the fundamental issues raised by the Sidewalk Labs (Google) plan for 200 acres on the Toronto Waterfront. A plan which proposes fundamental changes to city governance and data collection, changes that could affect all of us who live in the city.
See David Robertson’s “Ten Reasons to say no: A Primer on Sidewalk Labs’ Plan for the Waterfront.”
Something’s Really Wrong with Workers’ E.I. Safety Net
Here are some questions to ask Federal election candidates.
Download PDF flyer and questions.
Last Friday, 25 million people worldwide marched for climate action, and this Friday, tens of thousands are expected to march in Canada. It’s never been clearer that people from all walks of life want immediate, meaningful action to drastically reduce greenhouse gases.
It is well past time for Toronto to declare a climate emergency. Dozens of Ontario municipalities like Ottawa, London, and Sudbury have formally acknowledged the urgency of the climate crisis. Toronto has not. Yet.
Climate change is the key issue of our time. While it is incumbent on all individuals, corporations, and governments to do more, Toronto is uniquely positioned to “think globally, act locally.” As Canada’s largest city and North America’s fourth largest municipality, Toronto must act responsibly, even ambitiously, in this critical fight.
Download PDF.
Update on Google’s plan for our waterfront … and what it means for the future of our city.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
at 25 Cecil St (Steelworkers Hall)
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5 pm)
Light refreshments available.
When: Saturday, April 13th, 9:30 am to 6 pm.
Where: Steelworkers’ Hall (25 Cecil St) – free parking available at the rear.
Join community and labour for roundtables and townhall on a critical issue of our times.
Please RSVP
The presentation is now available from the December 12, 2018 forum:
“What’s the story with the Google Toronto Sidewalk Lab Project?”
What’s the story with the Google Toronto Sidewalk Lab Project?
When: Dec 12th, 12 – 5:30pm
Where: Steelworkers’ Hall, 25 Cecil Street, Toronto
Download PDF poster.
In Toronto’s October 22, 2018 Toronto municipal election, we must demand action against climate change.
The Good Jobs for All Coalition created the Election Charter for Climate Justice to support action now and after the election. It contains nine great measures that should be included in the City’s ongoing program to meet our greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Use it to ask candidates who are seeking your vote what they pledge to do to combat climate change:
Download the short version of the Charter or the longer version.
In Ontario’s 2018 provincial election, we need to continue taking action against climate change.
The Good Jobs for All Coalition created the Election Charter for Climate Justice to support action now and after the election on June 7th. It contains nine great measures to be included in a proposed Climate Change Accountability Act.
Use the Charter at all-candidates meetings, in letters to the editor, on your doorstep when candidates ask for your vote, and in other ways you use to take action.
Here are three questions you can ask candidates and parties: