Below is a list of online resources you may be interested in using to continue your learning about civic issues and get involved in City initiatives. If you know an online resource that others might find useful, please share it in the Comments section of this posting.
City of Toronto Websites
Civic Engagement
www.toronto.ca/civic-engagement
On these pages you will be able to learn about how the City works, find resources on civic engagement, connect to City programs and services and find out about past and current public consultations.
City of Toronto Consultations
www.toronto.ca/civic-engagement/consultations.htm
The City regularly holds consultations on a variety of projects and topics. This site provides a listing of current consultations, with information on public meetings and how you can participate.
Elections
www.toronto.ca/elections
This site has the latest information on the 2010 municipal election, including candidates, the voting process, employment opportunities and a calendar of events.
Public Appointments
www.toronto.ca/public-appointments
Are you someone who wants to make a difference in the community? Do you have the time, talent and enthusiasm that the City is looking for? Do you believe in open and accountable government? We need residents of Toronto to serve on high profile, challenging and exciting boards of directors for City agencies. Opportunities to serve may be posted throughout the term of Council, so please visit the Current opportunities on a regular basis.
E-updates and news feeds (RSS)
www.toronto.ca/e-updates
You can subscribe to City of Toronto e-mail updates (including an electronic newsletter “City Update”) and RSS feeds on a variety of topics. Get news as it happens and stay current on City services and programs. See also City twitter accounts and official blogs.
311
www.toronto.ca/311
More than just a phone number, 311 Toronto provides access to a wide range of online services, including online service requests and tracking. Information counters are available at City Hall and most Civic Centres during regular business hours. You can also contact 311 by e-mail at 311@toronto.ca or fax at 416-338-0685.
Open Data
www.toronto.ca/open
The City of Toronto's official data set catalogue - beta version. Access City data, get information about City data and the City's OpenTO initiative and give us feedback.
toronto.ca re:Brand
wx.toronto.ca/inter/2point0/comments.nsf/form?OpenForm
The City is in the process of re-branding the City of Toronto's website. Our refreshed home page is only a starting point. Tell us what you think of toronto.ca and how we can make the website better for you.
Community Resources for Civic Engagement
www.toronto.ca/civic-engagement/resources.htm
This site contains links to resources developed by the City of Toronto, other cities and organizations. They may be helpful as you explore your community and your role in local issues.
External Websites
The opinions expressed on the websites or at the events listed below do not necessarily reflect the position of the City of Toronto, Civic Engagement Toronto or Toronto Civics 101.
Government of Canada
http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/Aboutparl.asp?Language=E
This website contains information about the Parliament of Canada. Learn about current and historical people, the Parliamentary process, and the Parliament buildings. Educational materials can be accessed through this site.
Government of Ontario: Your Government
http://www.ontario.ca/en/your_government/index.htm
Your Government provides links to information about the structure and function of the Government of Ontario, its ministries and its agencies. It’s also the place to find forms and official documents, and learn more about government archives, budgets and elections.
The City Series at Toronto Public Library
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/appelsalon/city-series.jsp
Toronto Star journalists moderate panel discussions on issues that matter to Torontonians. All events are free. Doors open an hour before the event. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Light food and beverages will be available for sale from 6 - 6:45 p.m
TVO Civics 101
http://www.tvo.org/TVOsites/WebObjects/TvoMicrosite.woa?civics101
At Civics 101, TVO’s goal is to teach people about how the Ontario government works, to inform Ontarians about our electoral system and their voting rights, as well as the processes and procedures of government.
Maytree Foundation: How Government Works Program
http://www.maytree.com/training/how-government-works
Have you ever wondered how governments make decisions? Whether there’s a difference in how municipal, provincial and federal governments make those decisions? And how you can influence each government and at what point you can do so? To find out, download the two presentations from the seminar and learn how to influence a government’s decision-making process.
Spacing Toronto
http://spacing.ca/wire/
Spacing Toronto is a hub for daily dispatches from the streets of Toronto to cities around the world, offering both analysis and a forum for discussion. Their contributors examine city hall, architecture, urban planning, public transit, transportation infrastructure and just about anything that involves the public realm of our cities.
Torontoist
http://torontoist.com/
Established in October 2004 as part of the thirteen-city Gothamist network, Torontoist focuses on absolutely everything interesting related to Toronto, including news, arts, events, culture, transit, politics, photography, advertising, street art and graffiti, food, and a whole lot more.
Urban Toronto
http://www.urbantoronto.ca/index.php
This site hosts a virtual bulletin board about all things Toronto. The site contains various categories (broad subject areas), which themselves contain forums (more specific subject areas) which contain threads (conversations on a topic) which are made up of individual posts (where a user writes something).
Heritage Toronto Walks
http://www.heritagetoronto.org/discover-toronto/walk
Covering all areas of the city, Heritage Toronto Walks tell the stories behind the people, landscapes and historic buildings that bring Toronto’s neighbourhoods to life. Their weekend walking tours are free of charge and no reservations or pre-registration are required.
ChangeCamp
http://changecamp.ca/
ChangeCamp is an event format, an open community and a set of tools and ideas designed to give citizens and governments the ability to work collaboratively in new ways to make change and to better address real-world challenges in our communities. A Toronto ChangeCamp event is planned for February 2010.
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