Your Civic Voice in Toronto
Toronto is Canada's largest city with over 2.9 million residents. As one of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto's civic landscape is rich with opportunities for engagement. This page helps you navigate Toronto's municipal government, find your representatives, and take action on issues that matter to you.
Toronto City Government at a Glance
- Population: 2,985,594 (2021 Census)
- Mayor: Olivia Chow (elected 2023)
- Councillors: 25 ward councillors
- City Hall: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
- Website: toronto.ca
- Service line: 311
Key Toronto Municipal Services
- Transit: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - subways, streetcars, buses
- Water: Toronto Water - drinking water, wastewater, stormwater
- Parks: 1,500+ parks, 300+ community centres, 130+ public pools
- Libraries: Toronto Public Library - 95+ branches
- Policing: Toronto Police Service
- Fire: Toronto Fire Services
- Waste: Garbage, recycling, green bin collection
How to Engage with Toronto City Council
Toronto City Council meets on Tuesday evenings at Toronto City Hall. You can attend in person, watch live on YouTube, or submit public commentary through the Toronto Meetings app. Council agendas are posted at least 5 business days in advance.
To submit a delegation or written submission, check the agenda for the item you want to address and register through the Toronto Meetings app.
🔑 Quick tip: Toronto's Ward Maps are available at toronto.ca/wards. Enter your address to find your councillor, see meeting times, and access ward-specific resources.
Toronto's Major Current Issues
- Housing affordability: Toronto faces a significant housing crisis with rising rents and home prices.
- Transit expansion: The Subway Expansion program includes the Scarborough RT and Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
- Climate action: Toronto's Climate Emergency Action Plan targets net-zero emissions by 2050.
- Infrastructure: The city manages billions in capital projects for roads, bridges, and water systems.