Infrastructure and Environment Committee · meeting 25
10-Year Circular Economy Road Map
- Outcome
- Carried, 5-2
- 5 yes · 2 no · 29 October 2025
Motions and results
Amend Item (Additional) 29 October 2025
Carried, 5-2Majority required - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin
Amend Item (Additional) 29 October 2025
Carried, 5-2Majority required - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Amend Item (Additional) 29 October 2025
Carried, 4-3Majority required - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) by Councillor Dianne Saxe
Adopt Item as Amended 29 October 2025
Carried, 5-2Majority required - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended
Data table· 4 rows
| Date | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2025 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin | Carried, 5-2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 29 October 2025 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) by Councillor Paula Fletcher | Carried, 5-2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 29 October 2025 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) by Councillor Dianne Saxe | Carried, 4-3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 29 October 2025 | Adopt Item as Amended Majority required - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended | Carried, 5-2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Source: Members of Council voting record.
How members voted, and who was contacted
Voted Yes
0 of 5 had their office contacted
Voted No
0 of 2 had their office contacted
Contacted share by vote: 0 of 5 (0%) 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 ChowMayorNo vote recorded◐ Staff contacted2 contacts
- John ToryMayorNo vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Vincent CrisantiWard 1No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Stephen HolydayWard 2No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Amber MorleyWard 3Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Gord PerksWard 4No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Frances NunziataWard 5No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- James PasternakWard 6Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Anthony PerruzzaWard 7No○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Mike ColleWard 8No○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Alejandra BravoWard 9No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Ausma MalikWard 10No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Dianne SaxeWard 11Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Josh MatlowWard 12No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Chris MoiseWard 13No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Paula FletcherWard 14Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Rachel Chernos LinWard 15Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Jaye RobinsonWard 15No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jon BurnsideWard 16No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Shelley CarrollWard 17No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Lily ChengWard 18No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Brad BradfordWard 19No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Gary CrawfordWard 20No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Parthi KandavelWard 20No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Michael ThompsonWard 21No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Nick MantasWard 22No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jamaal MyersWard 23No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Paul AinslieWard 24No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jennifer McKelvieWard 25No vote recorded○ 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 | No vote recorded | Staff contacted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 September 2025 | 33 | |
| John Tory | Mayor | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Vincent Crisanti | 1 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Stephen Holyday | 2 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Amber Morley | 3 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Gord Perks | 4 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Frances Nunziata | 5 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| James Pasternak | 6 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Anthony Perruzza | 7 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Mike Colle | 8 | No | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Alejandra Bravo | 9 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Ausma Malik | 10 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Dianne Saxe | 11 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Josh Matlow | 12 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Chris Moise | 13 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Paula Fletcher | 14 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Rachel Chernos Lin | 15 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Jaye Robinson | 15 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jon Burnside | 16 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Shelley Carroll | 17 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lily Cheng | 18 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Brad Bradford | 19 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Gary Crawford | 20 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Parthi Kandavel | 20 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Michael Thompson | 21 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Nick Mantas | 22 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jamaal Myers | 23 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Paul Ainslie | 24 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jennifer McKelvie | 25 | No vote recorded | 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
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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
BKB45INC · registration SM37078 · 22 October 2025 to 31 December 2025
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Seniors
Evidence High confidence · score 0.95
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 SM37078: Speaking about a plan to enhance the circular economy regarding recycling bottles now that the beer store is shifting from retail to distribution. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Restaurants Canada · registration SM35772 · 18 July 2024 to 30 September 2025
- Environment
- Planning and Development
- Planning and Development, Environmental Assessment
Evidence High confidence · score 0.94
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 SM35772: To discuss the single use plastic policy and the circular economy roadmap. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Imperial Oil Limited · registration SM34465 · 3 May 2023 to 31 December 2026
- Economic Development
- Garbage / Recycling
Evidence High confidence · score 0.94
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 SM34465: Communicating with municipal officials about potential collaboration between industry and government on circular economy initiatives, including on advanced recycling initiatives. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Viking Recycling · registration SM36186 · 9 December 2024 to 31 October 2026
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Grants / Funding
Evidence High confidence · score 0.92
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 SM36186: Support for the expansion of growth and impact of a REUSE Innovation Centre, which provide opportunities to direct materials away from landfills through upcycling, support green job creation to strengthen circular economy for the city of Toronto. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Circular Economy Leadership Canada, a Solution Space of Generate Canada · registration SM36342 · 10 February 2025 to 31 December 2025
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM36342: Engaging with city staff and officials on opportunities to reduce or eliminate waste from construction and demolition projects, and in other areas of waste and recycling. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Viking Recycling · registration SM26906 · 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2026
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Procurement
Evidence High confidence · score 0.90
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 SM26906: We are a 'triple-win' solution working towards making carpet and plastics recycling a larger contributor to our city's success. We divert excess materials from our landfills, create jobs, and contribute commodities to our Circular Economy. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Partage Club · registration SM36880 · 14 August 2025 to 31 December 2025
- Environment
- Procurement
- Social Services
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.90
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 SM36880: Circular Economy, Social innovation, Environmental impact, Citizen relationship, Access to sports & leisure (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Chopvalue · registration SM36066 · 24 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Procurement
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 SM36066: Most chopsticks are thrown in the garbage and end up in landfills. A partnership with the City would amplify the impact we are making by helping to mandate restaurants opting for single-use to join our free recycling program and promote a circular economy. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
The Green Jar Incorporated · registration SM36518 · 9 April 2025 to 30 May 2026
- Environment
- Procurement
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto
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 SM36518: The Green Jar supports businesses in embracing a circular economy by offering compostable, recyclable, & reusable package-free solutions. We offer plant-based, septic-safe bulk care & cleaning products, like dish soap, multi surface cleaners, toilet paper. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Tecam group · registration SM36462 · 21 March 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Energy
- Hazardous Waste
- Procurement
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 SM36462: TECAM lobbies for stricter emission regulations, incentives for waste valorization, increased R&D funding, circular economy policies, and international collaboration. Their goal is to promote sustainable industrial practices, enhance environmental regulati (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Sutera Canada Inc. · registration SM29796 · 24 February 2020 to 31 December 2026
- Grants / Funding
- Hazardous Waste
- Real Estate / Property (City-owned)
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 SM29796: Pilot Projects for: Landfill Diversion, Waste Reduction, Circular Waste Economy, Waste to Energy Programs; Improvements to livability, Initiatives that support reduction and reuse; Education and engagement utilizing fully inground waste containment (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Provectus Enterprising Inc. · registration SM28048 · 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026
- 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 SM28048: Food waste recycling to help address landfill stress, associated GHGs, cost to landfill maintenance, creating resources for Circular Economy and helping creating job initiative. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Food Cycle Science · registration SM36779 · 8 July 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Technology
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 SM36779: Introducing decentralized food waste solutions for potential pilots or implementation to support waste diversion and climate goals, and to inform City decisions related to programs and future procurement of goods and services. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Planet Guard Recycling Solutions · registration SM36430 · 17 March 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Environment
- 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 SM36430: Our project integrates recyclables (glass, plastic, aluminum) into the recycling process. We provide restaurants with indoor blue bins and collect these materials free every week. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (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 0.79
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 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 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Lake Erie Green Power, LLC · registration SM35489 · 9 April 2024 to 16 June 2026
- Energy
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM35489: Options for solid waste end markets (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Astra Global Solutions, Inc. · registration SM36512 · 7 April 2025 to 6 April 2026
- Energy
- Garbage / Recycling
- Water
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 SM36512: Zero Waste to Landfill technology revolutionizing waste management, providing a comprehensive solution that will eliminate the need to ship waste to landfills in the United States, and eliminating the need for landfills within the GTA and Ontario to start. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Tallgrass Energy, LP · registration SM37048 · 13 October 2025 to 31 December 2025
- Energy
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
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 SM37048: Engaging in conversations around options for solid waste end markets (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Toronto Region Board of Trade · registration SM32574 · 17 November 2021 to 31 March 2027
- Economic Development
- Environment
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 SM32574: Climate Economy – Promote policies and measures that position Toronto and the GTA region for a globally dominant role in the climate economy by facilitating cleantech commercialization and growth. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Eco Bloom · registration SM36770 · 6 July 2025 to 31 July 2025
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
- Procurement
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 SM36770: Promotion of certified BPI/TUV compostable garbage bags for use in Toronto's green bin and waste programs; support for sustainable procurement aligned with Ontario and City environmental goals. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Association of Consulting Engineering Companies - Ontario · registration SM34692 · 3 August 2023 to 31 March 2027
- Energy
- Environment
- Procurement
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 SM34692: Looking to explore opportunities to work together with the City regarding its Circular Procurement Framework. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Perfect Integrated Services Limited (PISL) · registration SM36131 · 21 November 2024 to 31 December 2026
- Garbage / Recycling
- Grants / Funding
- Procurement
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 SM36131: To recycle plastics into high-quality materials, supplying 50+ tons monthly to major manufacturers through a robust supply chain, ensuring sustainability and quality. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Ice River Sustainable Solutions · registration SM35306 · 9 February 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Environment
- Garbage / Recycling
Evidence Moderate confidence · score 0.71
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 SM35306: Ice River is looking to discuss implementation of regulations related to the harmonization of the blue box program and partner with government on achieving its targets and ensuring adequate supply of material to make bottles from 100% recycled PET. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.IE25.1: 10-Year Circular Economy Road Map (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Window: 30 days before the first recorded vote (29 September 2025 to 29 October 2025). 0 communications on 0 linked registrations.
No communications on linked registrations in this window.
Declared interests
No declared interests are recorded for this item.
Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.