Democracy is more than just casting a vote every four years. It requires ongoing engagement and inclusion of residents, particularly those that have not been allowed to participate. Our democracy and democratic institutions need to reflect the diversity of communities across the City.

• Fight against provincial interference in municipal democracy and protect City Council decision-making, and stop the ‘Strong Mayor’ powers.
• Allow residents and communities to shape the budget from the planning stage to the final vote at Council by resourcing budget engagement and removing barriers to participation.
• Meaningfully collaborate with residents, community organizations, advocates to shape policy, budgets and programs.
• Create pathways for youth and equity-owed communities to access training and careers with the City of Toronto and other publicly run institutions.
• Provide meaningful opportunities and supports for residents to participate in decision-making (such as interpretation, child minding, accommodations).
• Make the City's public consultation processes more accessible, transparent and accountable to residents, including reporting back to residents on how results are informing decision-making.