Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness

Motions and results

• Adopt Item 8 February 2023

  Carried, 24-2
  • Yes2492%
  • No28%
  • Absent00%

  Majority required - PH1.9 - Adoption of Planning and Housing Committee Recommendations 2, 3, and 4 only

Source: Members of Council voting record.

How members voted, and who was contacted

Contacted share by vote: 8 of 24 (33%) of Yes votes, 0 of 2 (0%) of No votes. 90-day window. Ward councillors and committee members are flagged below because they are contacted on local and committee matters by default.

• Yes No Absent
• ● Member contacted
• ◐ Staff contacted
• ○ Not contacted
• W Ward councillor
• C Committee member
• B Voted differently from bloc
• $ Funded by a linked contributor of an organisation lobbying on this item

• Olivia ChowMayor
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• John ToryMayor
  Yes◐ Staff contacted5 contacts
• Vincent CrisantiWard 1
  Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted5 contacts
  C Committee member
• Stephen HolydayWard 2
  No○ Not contacted
• Amber MorleyWard 3
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Gord PerksWard 4
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Frances NunziataWard 5
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• James PasternakWard 6
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Anthony PerruzzaWard 7
  No○ Not contacted
  B Voted differently from bloc
• Mike ColleWard 8
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Alejandra BravoWard 9
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Ausma MalikWard 10
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Dianne SaxeWard 11
  Yes● Member contacted1 contact
• Josh MatlowWard 12
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Chris MoiseWard 13
  Yes● Member contacted1 contact
• Paula FletcherWard 14
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Rachel Chernos LinWard 15
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• Jaye RobinsonWard 15
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Jon BurnsideWard 16
  Yes● Member contacted1 contact
• Shelley CarrollWard 17
  Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted2 contacts
• Lily ChengWard 18
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Brad BradfordWard 19
  Yes● Member contacted1 contact
  C Committee member
• Gary CrawfordWard 20
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Parthi KandavelWard 20
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted
• Michael ThompsonWard 21
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Nick MantasWard 22
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Jamaal MyersWard 23
  Yes○ Not contacted
  C Committee member
• Paul AinslieWard 24
  Yes● Member contacted1 contact
• Jennifer McKelvieWard 25
  Yes○ Not contacted
• Neethan ShanWard 25
  No vote recorded○ Not contacted

Contact status uses the 90-day window. Vote shown is the vote on the deciding motion.

Lobbyists choose whom to contact (persuadable members, ward councillors, committee members), so a difference does not show a change of mind.

Linked lobbying registrations

This link is inferred by lobbyTO; the registry does not record which agenda item a registration concerns.

Links between records are inferred by a model and are not reviewed by a person. Each link shows its score out of 1; moderate-confidence links (0.7 to 0.9) are wrong more often than high-confidence links. How links are scored

• Nomodic · registration SM32934 · 11 February 2022 to 31 December 2022

  • Affordable Housing
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.89

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM32934: Affordable housing projects in the City of Toronto, particularly those that utilize modular construction (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Sonderbloom · registration SM33008 · 1 April 2022 to 28 July 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  • Planning and Development
  • Social Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.87

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33008: lobbying for affordable housing and social service agencies (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Pharmedx INC · registration SM32999 · 1 March 2022 to 12 December 2022

  • Affordable Housing
  • Shelters
  • Social Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.86

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM32999: "THE PROJECT HOMELESS". We believe in collaboration with Toronto Housing and the city, will be able to help the willing people start over once more. 3 bedroom house from the Toronto Housing Project. First draft budget: $30,000.00, 3 to 6 months. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Good Shepherd Ministries · registration SM33211 · 6 May 2022 to 5 May 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  • Planning and Development Application
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.85

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33211: Representing a non-profit in order to obtain planning permission to build a supportive housing project in the city, also to possibly have fees waived and to secure operations funding for a project at 1731 Lawrence Avenue East. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Loge Moi inc · registration SM33412 · 6 July 2022 to 30 December 2022

  • Affordable Housing
  • Shelters
  • Social Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.83

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33412: Introduce Loge.Moi Inc software to help the social worker help find affordable rent even faster for the homeless and co citizen in need. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• EllisDon Inc. · registration SM29975 · 20 April 2020 to 28 February 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.82

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM29975: We wish to have discussions with the City of Toronto respecting the potential for modular units and modular construction to be used for in the construction of affordable housing in the City. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association · registration SM33851 · 11 November 2022 to 31 March 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.82

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33851: Funding for affordable housing. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• HelpSeeker Inc. · registration SM32645 · 23 November 2021 to 31 December 2022

  • Social Services
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.77

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM32645: Systems change at the municipal level - our consulting and software solutions help communities understand and work towards solving issues like community safety and homelessness. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• REALpac · registration SM33417 · 29 June 2022 to 16 May 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  • Real Estate / Property (City-owned)
  • Tower Renewal
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.76

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33417: Exploring and identifying opportunities for commercial real estate industry contribution toward housing system outcomes, including affordable housing, tower renewal, eviction prevention and other themes as noted in the HousingTO Plan 2020-2030. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Richard Persad · registration SM34035 · 12 January 2023 to 31 December 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  • Real Estate / Property (City-owned)
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.74

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM34035: Introducing my services to the city of Toronto. Lobbying on behalf of myself to research, negotiate, and secure property for housing on behalf of the city. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• TAS · registration SM31848 · 15 June 2021 to 31 December 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  • Environment
  • Planning and Development
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.74

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM31848: TAS Impact Framework is a corporate strategy that commits our business to: 1. Do no harm to people or the planet 2. Tackle climate change 2. Broaden Affordability and Equity 3. Build Social Capital (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Youth Without Shelter · registration SM31324 · 1 March 2021 to 31 December 2026

  • Affordable Housing
  • Shelters
  • Restart and rebuild related to Covid19 pandemic
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.73

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM31324: Support for Youth Without Shelter (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• Registered Nurses Association of Ontario · registration SM23268 · 17 June 2016 to 31 October 2026

  • Affordable Housing
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM23268: shelters, homelessness, long-term care, cold weather deaths (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

• CAPREIT · registration SM33227 · 16 May 2022 to 15 May 2023

  • Affordable Housing
  Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.72

  A model scored this link between 0.7 and 0.9 out of 1. Links are not checked by a person, and links in this range are wrong more often: check the evidence before relying on it.

  Source records

  • Registration SM33227: This is informational in nature, discussing the REIT industry generally, CAPREIT LP specifically, and CAPREIT LP's efforts with respect to affordable housing initiatives. (Lobbyist Registry)
  • Agenda item 2023.PH1.9: Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness (TMMIS)

  No further evidence was recorded for this link.

Window: 180 days before the first recorded vote (12 August 2022 to 8 February 2023). 18 communications on 3 linked registrations.

Declared interests

No declared interests are recorded for this item.

Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.