Ontario's budget is a financial plan for how it brings in and spends money. The budget defines how much money goes towards social and communities services, including access to public spaces.

Every year the Government of Ontario seeks input from the public on matters related to its budget.

SPACE Members:

Although we have not been in contact with you for some time, the SPACE team has met several times, plus Lynn, Susan and Heather have attended the TDSB’s Community Use of Schools Community Advisory Committee (CUSCAC) meetings in October, November and December.

Today’s message will

• share what we heard at CUSCAC meetings
• note issues and thoughts we have identified regarding community use in general.
• outline our thinking about community use of schools as we move forward through the coming “Vaccine Administration” period and eventually into an anticipated “Herd Immunity” period
• provide some additional information resources.

Every year the provincial government seeks input from individuals and organizations to build their budget. The provincial budget impacts community use of space in many ways, both directly and indirectly.

On Saturday, September 29, 2018, the SPACE Coalition hosted the How to Hub: Community Hub Development Forum at the Lawrence Heights Community Centre. This event brought together more than 60 residents and service providers from across Toronto to share, learn and connect.