From January 19 until mid-February, there will be 14 Councillors hosting Budget Townhalls around Toronto to discuss the 2016 City Budget.

On January 12th 2016, TEA's Executive Director Franz Hartmann, delievered a deputation regarding the 2016 budget at City Hall.

TEA has done a preliminary analysis of four key spending areas in the proposed budget that will impact Toronto’s environment and our ability to help meet Canada’s Paris climate change commitments.

Emily Alfred speaks about Toronto Mayor John Tory has proposing ending the use of extra-large garbage bins as way to encourage more residents to recycle.

Rather than support the Polluter Pays recommendation put forward by Budget Committee last week, which would save water ratepayers $1.6 Million per year, Mayor Tory’s Executive Committee decided to delay it for the second year in a row.

On February 2nd, TEA Executive Director Franz Hartmann commented on the proposed 2015 City Budget to Budget Committee.

TEA actively monitors the City’s budget process, recommending improvements and working with our supporters to make the budget greener.

A “peek behind the curtain” to show some of TEA's “invisible work” ...

On November 29th, Toronto Council voted for the 2013 Waste Budget, and unfortunately, it once again falls far short on the necessary investment and action to achieve Toronto's target of 70% diversion of residential waste.

November 2012 TEA Alert.