Municipal, Provincial, & Federal Spring Updates
It’s not the most glamorous part of municipal planning, but every once in a while, when you’re out and about, you just need to sit down
We’ve perused the Spring updates from some of your local Councillors, MPP’s, MP’s and we’ve brought you a small sampling of some of the items that you should know about. This is by no means an exhaustive list; we hope you’ll take the time to learn who those 3 people are for you, and find out more about their spring plans.
Street Furniture
We’re always thinking about public space, and we’re glad that the city is thinking about it too. Have you ever thought about street furniture? It’s not the most glamorous part of municipal planning, but every once in a while, when you’re out and about, you just need to sit down. We suggest you do just that and then take a few minutes to complete the city’s survey about street furniture.
Sitting on a public bench and watching the world go by is a great way to experience your neighbourhood. The survey ends on April 2, so get out there and sit down.
$10 a Day Child Care and the Province
Parents for Child Care an advocacy organization are hosting an event on Wednesday. Are you or do you know someone who is hoping to benefit from this program?
Parents for childcare say:
“Ontario promised affordable child care, but families are still waiting.
Fees could go up again
Waitlists are growing
The province is short 10,000 educators
We have less than one year to push our governments to deliver on what they promised!
Join the Parents for Child Care campaign launch to demand $10 a day child care now!”
Sign up to attend Wednesday’s virtual event here .
Energy Savings Coupons
There are programs out there with rebates for everything from new windows to heat pumps. Please check for details whether or not you qualify and what kind of rebate you can expect.
There are programs that renters can take advantage of, too.
Water Meters
If you have a water meter, does it feel like a long time since someone knocked on your door and asked for a reading? At one time that was the only way that information was qualified.
The City of Toronto completed an update of water meters in 2015. They were replaced with meters that automatically sent updated consumption readings to the city. The meters worked efficiently for 10 years and have now started to malfunction and no longer take accurate readings. The city will be replacing them starting in April. In the meantime, the city is asking residents to send in readings online or by phone at 311.
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