Planning and Housing Committee · meeting 29
Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System
- Outcome
- Carried, 21-1
- 21 yes · 1 no · 21 May 2026
Motions and results
Amend Item 21 May 2026
Carried, 21-1Majority required - PH29.5 - Fletcher - motion 1
Data table· 1 row
| Date | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Amend Item Majority required - PH29.5 - Fletcher - motion 1 | Carried, 21-1 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
Source: Members of Council voting record.
How members voted, and who was contacted
Voted Yes
3 of 21 had their office contacted
Voted No
0 of 1 had their office contacted
Contacted share by vote: 3 of 21 (14%) of Yes votes, 0 of 1 (0%) of No votes. 90-day window. Ward councillors and committee members are flagged below because they are contacted on local and committee matters by default.
- Yes No Absent
- ● Member contacted
- ◐ Staff contacted
- ○ Not contacted
- W Ward councillor
- C Committee member
- B Voted differently from bloc
- $ Funded by a linked contributor of an organisation lobbying on this item
- Olivia ChowMayorYes◐ Staff contacted1 contact
- John ToryMayorNo vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Vincent CrisantiWard 1Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Stephen HolydayWard 2No○ Not contacted
- Amber MorleyWard 3Yes○ Not contacted
- Gord PerksWard 4Yes● Member contacted1 contactC Committee member
- Frances NunziataWard 5Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- James PasternakWard 6Absent○ Not contacted
- Anthony PerruzzaWard 7Yes○ Not contacted
- Mike ColleWard 8Yes○ Not contacted
- Alejandra BravoWard 9Yes○ Not contacted
- Ausma MalikWard 10Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Dianne SaxeWard 11Absent○ Not contacted
- Josh MatlowWard 12Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Chris MoiseWard 13Yes○ Not contacted
- Paula FletcherWard 14Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Rachel Chernos LinWard 15Yes○ Not contacted
- Jaye RobinsonWard 15No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jon BurnsideWard 16Yes○ Not contacted
- Shelley CarrollWard 17Yes○ Not contacted
- Lily ChengWard 18Yes○ Not contacted
- Brad BradfordWard 19Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Gary CrawfordWard 20No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Parthi KandavelWard 20Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Michael ThompsonWard 21Absent○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Nick MantasWard 22Absent○ Not contacted
- Jamaal MyersWard 23Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted3 contactsC Committee member
- Paul AinslieWard 24Yes○ Not contacted
- Jennifer McKelvieWard 25No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Neethan ShanWard 25Yes○ Not contacted
Data table· 30 rows
| Name | Ward | Vote | Contact | Contacts | Meetings | Emails | Calls | Last contact | Days before vote | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Chow | Mayor | Yes | Staff contacted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 April 2026 | 23 | |
| John Tory | Mayor | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Vincent Crisanti | 1 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Stephen Holyday | 2 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Amber Morley | 3 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Gord Perks | 4 | Yes | Member contacted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 April 2026 | 23 | Committee member |
| Frances Nunziata | 5 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| James Pasternak | 6 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Anthony Perruzza | 7 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mike Colle | 8 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Alejandra Bravo | 9 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Ausma Malik | 10 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Dianne Saxe | 11 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Josh Matlow | 12 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Chris Moise | 13 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Paula Fletcher | 14 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Rachel Chernos Lin | 15 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jaye Robinson | 15 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jon Burnside | 16 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Shelley Carroll | 17 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lily Cheng | 18 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Brad Bradford | 19 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Gary Crawford | 20 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Parthi Kandavel | 20 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Michael Thompson | 21 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Nick Mantas | 22 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jamaal Myers | 23 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 April 2026 | 31 | Committee member |
| Paul Ainslie | 24 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jennifer McKelvie | 25 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Neethan Shan | 25 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Contact status uses the 90-day window. Vote shown is the vote on the deciding motion.
Lobbyists choose whom to contact (persuadable members, ward councillors, committee members), so a difference does not show a change of mind.
Linked lobbying registrations
This link is inferred by lobbyTO; the registry does not record which agenda item a registration concerns.
Links between records are inferred by a model and are not reviewed by a person. Each link shows its score out of 1; moderate-confidence links (0.7 to 0.9) are wrong more often than high-confidence links. How links are scored
Oikeo Non-Profit Housing Inc. · registration SM36901 · 25 August 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Grants / Funding
- Planning and Development
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.85
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM36901: Access to and participation in City affordable housing programs, incentives, and potential municipal land contributions. Input into City housing policies, directives, and guidelines. No specific property development will be discussed (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Big Turtle Homes · registration SM37581 · 21 April 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Energy
- Licences / Licensing
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.83
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37581: Affordable housing modular homes offered by Big Turtle Homes (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Greenwin Inc. · registration SM27975 · 5 April 2019 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.82
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM27975: Managing affordable housing and Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) properties (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING FEDERATION OF CANADA / FEDERATION DE L'HABITATION DU CANADA · registration SM37035 · 9 October 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.80
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37035: Encouraging the City to take actions to support the development of permanently affordable non-profit housing co-ops by expanding existing affordable housing development programs and making it easier to build affordable housing in the City. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Connective Support Society · registration SM37093 · 27 October 2025 to 27 October 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Shelters
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.80
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37093: Supporting Connective, a Canadian nonprofit shelter & supportive housing operator, to expand their presence in Toronto. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Carpenters Regional Council · registration SM36580 · 23 April 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Grants / Funding
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.79
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM36580: Opportunities to secure grants/funding through the City of Toronto related to affordable housing initiatives, including apprenticeship training, workforce development, and others. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers · registration SM35288 · 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Procurement
- Public Health
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.78
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM35288: - Affordable Housing Solutions i.e. zoning laws - Procurment: Transition to QBS model and incorporation of gender equity strategies in procurement policies - Public Health: Policies and guidlines to ensure good Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
mddl LTD. · registration SM37159 · 17 November 2025 to 30 September 2026
- Affordable Housing
- By-law / Regulation
- Planning and Development Application, Zoning By-law
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37159: Expansion and support of Toronto's Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Canada Association of Tourism Employees · registration SM36251 · 1 April 2025 to 31 July 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Attractions / Tourism
- Shelters
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM36251: Conversion of commercial buildings to homeless shelters with grants funding. Land donations for affordable housing with grants funding. To develop large acreage outside the city for permanent housing and farming for all of the city homeless (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Emblem Developments · registration SM37489 · 13 March 2026 to 12 March 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study
- Planning and Development Application
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.76
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37489: Discussions regarding programs and policies to support development viability and the delivery of housing, including affordable and purpose‑built rental housing (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Deltera Inc. · registration SM23714 · 14 November 2016 to 29 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM23714: Affordable housing discussion focused on TCHC development projects getting top priority for City staff time to review (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Toronto Region Board of Trade · registration SM32003 · 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Planning and Development
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM32003: Measures to ensure adequate and economically accessible housing supply for all segment of the growing workforce in the Toronto Region. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Davis Pier Consulting · registration SM35180 · 1 February 2024 to 31 March 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Public Health
- Social Services
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM35180: Improved social service delivery models, incorporating behavioural insights and service design to improve efficacy and cost savings for current social programs (including those related to social supports, affordable housing and employment assistance). (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM34732 · 17 August 2023 to 19 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Planning and Development
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM34732: Discussions regarding building more affordable housing across the City of Toronto (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
TAS · registration SM36348 · 13 February 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Planning and Development
- Planning and Development Application
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM36348: 2 Tecumseth Street, Toronto ON We have various housing projects and adaptive reuse projects underway in the City of Toronto. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
WoodGreen Community Services · registration SM37256 · 30 December 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Grants / Funding
- Planning and Development
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37256: 230 Royal York Rd. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
FreQueency Healing Group · registration SM37347 · 23 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- By-law / Regulation
- Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37347: Lobbying the City of Toronto to adopt and implement a by-law and policies and procedures that ensure City Planners MUST conduct a "Racial Impact Study" and "Affordable Housing Needs Assessment" before approving all & any new condo/housing developments. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust · registration SM28847 · 13 September 2019 to 13 September 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Economic Development
- Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.70
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM28847: RioCan to discuss its Toronto portfolio to advance the implementation of affordable housing, planning and development policies, and general economic developmentof commercial and mixed-use properties across the city." (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Little Jamaica Community Land Trust · registration SM37032 · 7 October 2025 to 7 October 2026
- Affordable Housing
- Economic Development
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.70
A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.
Source records
- Registration SM37032: Seeking insight and advice regarding the process of community-led property acquisition by the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust within the Little Jamaica community. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2026.PH29.5: Advancing the City's Affordable Housing Access System (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Window: 90 days before the first recorded vote (20 February 2026 to 21 May 2026). 18 communications on 5 linked registrations.
Data table
| Date | Registration | Office holder (as recorded) | Member's office | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Toronto Shelter & Support Services | Meeting |
| 4 March 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Toronto Shelter & Support Services | Meeting |
| 16 March 2026 | SM37489 (Emblem Developments) | — City staff | Housing Development Office | |
| 26 March 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Toronto Shelter & Support Services | |
| 26 March 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Toronto Shelter & Support Services | |
| 31 March 2026 | SM37347 (FreQueency Healing Group) | Masud Karim Councillor staff | Jamaal Myers | Call |
| 31 March 2026 | SM37347 (FreQueency Healing Group) | Jamaal Myers Member of council | Jamaal Myers | |
| 9 April 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Housing Secretariat | |
| 20 April 2026 | SM37347 (FreQueency Healing Group) | Jamaal Myers Member of council | Jamaal Myers | Other |
| 28 April 2026 | SM32003 (Toronto Region Board of Trade) | — City staff | City Planning | |
| 28 April 2026 | SM32003 (Toronto Region Board of Trade) | Jennifer Chan Councillor staff | Olivia Chow | |
| 28 April 2026 | SM32003 (Toronto Region Board of Trade) | Gord Perks Member of council | Gord Perks | |
| 29 April 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Housing Secretariat | Meeting |
| 1 May 2026 | SM37489 (Emblem Developments) | — City staff | Housing Development Office | Meeting |
| 4 May 2026 | SM37581 (Big Turtle Homes) | — City staff | Toronto Building | Meeting |
| 4 May 2026 | SM37581 (Big Turtle Homes) | — City staff | Deputy City Manager Development and Growth Servic | Meeting |
| 5 May 2026 | SM37489 (Emblem Developments) | — City staff | Housing Development Office | |
| 20 May 2026 | SM37093 (Connective Support Society) | — City staff | Housing Secretariat | Meeting |
Declared interests
No declared interests are recorded for this item.
Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.