On 15 December, Toronto City Council will "reaffirm" a longstanding target of 40% tree canopy cover by 2050 to align with the TransformTO NetZero Strategy. Yet in the same meeting, they will vote to remove an entire block of mature trees beside a schoolyard on Dwight Avenue, in a neighbourhood with only 15% tree canopy cover. 

More than 1600 people have signed the petition. We need each one of you to write a letter to City Council before the 15th. This is how: 

1. Send your email:

To: councilmeeting@toronto.ca, councillor_grimes@toronto.ca, mayor_tory@toronto.ca 

Cc: councillor_mckelvie@toronto.ca, councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca, councillor_layton@toronto.ca, councillor_colle8@toronto.ca, councillor_perruzza@toronto.ca, councillor_perks@toronto.ca, councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca, councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca 

Subject: Missing Link Sidewalk Program - Dwight Avenue Sidewalk Installation

2. Make sure to include the following paragraph:

I am submitting these comments for distribution to City Council regarding the agenda item IE26.14, Missing Link Sidewalk Program - Dwight Avenue Sidewalk Installation, to be considered on 15 Dec 2021, and also available here: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.IE26.14 

3. Make sure to include your name and address. If you know who your local councillor is, also please mention that.

Not sure what to say? Check out this amazing letter sent by Natasha Mistry for inspiration.

 Thank you so much for your support!