Stronger City Of Toronto For A Stronger Ontario Act, 2006 Becomes Law
For Immediate Release
June 12, 2006
TORONTO — Legislation that will help the City of Toronto thrive in the global marketplace is now law.
“The Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2006 launches a new era for Toronto by giving Ontario’s capital city more tools commensurate with its size, responsibilities and significance,” said Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Gerretsen.
The city now has new broad powers to pass by-laws regarding matters that range from public safety to the city’s economic, social and environmental well being. City by-laws now can better deal with the financial management of Toronto and the accountability and transparency of its operations.
Royal Assent of the Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act, 2006 brings about a legislative framework for Toronto that balances the interests of the province and the city. Council will now be able to better respond to the city’s needs. The act will ensure that the city is accountable to the public and that the processes for making decisions are transparent. The city will be better able to determine the appropriate mechanisms for delivering municipal services, determine the appropriate levels of municipal spending, and use fiscal tools to support the city’s activities.
“Today is an historic moment for the city and the province. This legislation gives Toronto the autonomy to make more of its own decisions – to set its own course,” said Gerretsen. “We believe strengthening the city will bring about a stronger Ontario.”
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Contact:
Patti Munce
Minister’s Office
(416) 585-6333
Ralph Walton
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
(416) 585-7620