General Government Committee · meeting 16
Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services
- Outcome
- Carried, 23-2
- 23 yes · 2 no · 9 October 2024
Motions and results
Refer Item 9 October 2024
Carried, 23-2Majority required - GG16.12 - Ainslie - motion 1
Data table· 1 row
| Date | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 October 2024 | Refer Item Majority required - GG16.12 - Ainslie - motion 1 | Carried, 23-2 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Members of Council voting record.
How members voted, and who was contacted
Voted Yes
1 of 23 had their office contacted
Voted No
0 of 2 had their office contacted
Contacted share by vote: 1 of 23 (4%) 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 ChowMayorYes○ Not contacted
- John ToryMayorNo vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Vincent CrisantiWard 1Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Stephen HolydayWard 2No○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Amber MorleyWard 3Yes○ Not contacted
- Gord PerksWard 4Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Frances NunziataWard 5Yes○ Not contacted
- James PasternakWard 6Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Anthony PerruzzaWard 7Yes○ Not contacted
- Mike ColleWard 8Yes○ Not contacted
- Alejandra BravoWard 9Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted2 contactsC Committee member
- Ausma MalikWard 10Yes○ Not contacted
- Dianne SaxeWard 11Yes○ Not contacted
- Josh MatlowWard 12Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Chris MoiseWard 13Yes○ Not contacted
- Paula FletcherWard 14Yes○ Not contacted
- Rachel Chernos LinWard 15No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jaye RobinsonWard 15No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jon BurnsideWard 16No○ Not contactedC Committee memberB Voted differently from bloc
- Shelley CarrollWard 17Yes○ Not contacted
- Lily ChengWard 18Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Brad BradfordWard 19Yes○ Not contacted
- Gary CrawfordWard 20No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Parthi KandavelWard 20Yes○ Not contacted
- Michael ThompsonWard 21Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Nick MantasWard 22Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Jamaal MyersWard 23Yes○ Not contacted
- Paul AinslieWard 24Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Jennifer McKelvieWard 25Yes○ Not contacted
- Neethan ShanWard 25No vote recorded○ Not contacted
Data table· 30 rows
| Name | Ward | Vote | Contact | Contacts | Meetings | Emails | Calls | Last contact | Days before vote | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia Chow | Mayor | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| John Tory | Mayor | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Vincent Crisanti | 1 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Stephen Holyday | 2 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Amber Morley | 3 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Gord Perks | 4 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Frances Nunziata | 5 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| James Pasternak | 6 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Anthony Perruzza | 7 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mike Colle | 8 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Alejandra Bravo | 9 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 15 July 2024 | 86 | Committee member |
| Ausma Malik | 10 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dianne Saxe | 11 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Josh Matlow | 12 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Chris Moise | 13 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Paula Fletcher | 14 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Rachel Chernos Lin | 15 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jaye Robinson | 15 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jon Burnside | 16 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member; Voted differently from bloc |
| Shelley Carroll | 17 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lily Cheng | 18 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Brad Bradford | 19 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Gary Crawford | 20 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Parthi Kandavel | 20 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Michael Thompson | 21 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Nick Mantas | 22 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Jamaal Myers | 23 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Paul Ainslie | 24 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Jennifer McKelvie | 25 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Neethan Shan | 25 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
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
WAVsmart Technologies INC · registration SM35632 · 31 May 2024 to 31 May 2027
- Garbage / Recycling
- Toronto Zoo
Evidence High confidence · score 0.91
A model scored this link 0.9 or higher out of 1. Links are not checked by a person; links scored this high are usually right but can be wrong.
Source records
- Registration SM35632: We are a partner of TELUS that supports them in providing cities with technology to improve their waste management collection. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Walker Industries · registration SM35360 · 4 March 2024 to 31 December 2024
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM35360: We hope to provide waste management services to the City of Toronto and intend to communicate with staff and Council in pursuit of opportunities to provide these services. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. · registration SM35989 · 3 October 2024 to 3 October 2025
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM35989: Waste collection and recycling. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Noble Environmental, Inc. · registration SM35756 · 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2024
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM35756: Long term transportation and disposal agreement for municipal solid waste and construction & demolition debris. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. · registration SM35985 · 1 October 2024 to 1 October 2027
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM35985: Waste collection and recycling (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
100 Global Inc. · registration SM34803 · 12 September 2023 to 30 September 2027
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Trees
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 SM34803: Setting up a manufacturing facility to produce sustainable packaging products made from recycling of municipal waste. Require municipal support for understanding current practises, collection of waste, volume and logistics. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
BorlaMan Waste Inc · registration SM35930 · 17 September 2024 to 17 October 2024
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM35930: Borlaman Waste Inc is interested in cleaning all the bus stops, walkways and car parks(Public) to save the environment now for the future generations (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Creative Research Designs Inc. · registration SM34218 · 13 March 2023 to 31 December 2024
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM34218: How to encourage more waste reduction and diversion among residents? I believe ethnographic research would be useful to understand barriers from the residents' point of view. This could help make the City's communication strategy more effective. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Walker Industries · registration SM35467 · 3 April 2024 to 2 April 2025
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Hazardous Waste
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 SM35467: The continuation and expansion of waste management contracts between the City of Toronto and Walker Industries. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Republic Services · registration SM34966 · 29 October 2023 to 31 December 2026
- By-law / Regulation
- Garbage / Recycling
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.81
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 SM34966: Ongoing issues related to conflicts in waste collection regulations (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Greater Toronto Apartment Association · registration SM32805 · 10 January 2022 to 30 June 2025
- Garbage / Recycling
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.81
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 SM32805: solid waste management in multiresidential buildings (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
JMML SERVICES GO2YOU INC · registration SM35769 · 18 July 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Garbage / Recycling
- Procurement
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.80
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 SM35769: To discuss subject matter about cleaning, housekeeping and other services that can be provided by our company (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Waste Management of Canada Corporation · registration SM34347 · 28 March 2023 to 31 December 2026
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Tower Renewal
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.79
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 SM34347: Waste, recycling, or organics management; Extended Producer Responsibility (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Sutera Canada Inc. · registration SM28894 · 24 September 2019 to 31 December 2026
- Garbage / Recycling
- Hazardous Waste
- Parks / Open Space
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.78
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 SM28894: Introduce SUTERA Landfill Diversion/Waste-to-Energy Program w. Fully In-Ground Systems to City of Toronto: increase capacity, reduce costs, eliminate environmental hazards/smell/leaching, improve health & safety, promote sustainable best practice (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
SENSONEO j. s. a. · registration SM35435 · 20 March 2024 to 31 December 2026
- Garbage / Recycling
- Technology
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.78
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 SM35435: Introduce SENSONEO j. s. a’s products and services to the City of Toronto (aiming at the waste management optimization based on data driven collection and disposal, enhancing both efficient resource/service allocation and environmental transparency). (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC. · registration SM35911 · 11 September 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Garbage / Recycling
- Parks / Open Space
- Procurement
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.78
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 SM35911: Scrubbles is a leading bin cleaning and disinfection company, advocating for the improved cleanliness of Torontos public spaces. We propose cleaning bins in parks, near subway stops, and those considered irreplaceable, using advanced equipment to restore. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Evergreen Environmental Inc. · registration SM30411 · 31 July 2020 to 31 December 2026
- Energy
- Environment
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 SM30411: organic waste processing (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2024.GG16.12: Award of Doc4553928310 to GFL Environmental Inc., for Curbside Collection Services in District 2 for Solid Waste Management Services (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Window: 90 days before the first recorded vote (11 July 2024 to 9 October 2024). 9 communications on 3 linked registrations.
Data table
| Date | Registration | Office holder (as recorded) | Member's office | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 July 2024 | SM28894 (Sutera Canada Inc.) | Alejandra Bravo Member of council | Alejandra Bravo | |
| 15 July 2024 | SM28894 (Sutera Canada Inc.) | Spencer Julien Councillor staff | Alejandra Bravo | |
| 19 September 2024 | SM35930 (BorlaMan Waste Inc) | — City staff | Solid Waste Management Services | |
| 2 October 2024 | SM35911 (Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC.) | — City staff | Seniors Services and Long-Term Care | |
| 2 October 2024 | SM35911 (Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC.) | — City staff | Fire Services | |
| 2 October 2024 | SM35911 (Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC.) | — City staff | Toronto Shelter & Support Services | |
| 2 October 2024 | SM35911 (Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC.) | — City staff | Parks, Forestry & Recreation | |
| 2 October 2024 | SM35911 (Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC.) | — City staff | Childrens Services | |
| 4 October 2024 | SM35911 (Scrubbles Environmental Services, INC.) | — City staff | Solid Waste Management Services |
Declared interests
No declared interests are recorded for this item.
Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.