The City of Toronto Council voted today to distribute books on coyote facts to residents.  We applaud this decision to educate people and increase enforcement of leash laws and feeding bans.  The city decision is as follows:  

Motions (City Council)
1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Amber Morley (Carried)
That City Council amend Economic and Community Development Committee Recommendation 1 by adding a new Part b:

b. Distribute public education materials to all City Councillor offices. 

so that Part 1 now reads as follows:

1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in collaboration with other relevant divisions to take the following actions as soon as possible:

a. Distribute public education material through appropriate channels targeting downtown residents, including in Liberty Village, Cityplace, and Fort York, that includes information on:

1. proactive measures residents can take to protect themselves (including wearing protective gear, keeping dogs on leash, and not feeding coyotes); and

2. the work the City is undertaking to address and resolve this issue with urgency, including increased patrols.

b. Distribute public education materials to all City Councillor offices.

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)