Planning and Housing Committee · meeting 23
From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum
- Outcome
- Carried, 23-1
- 23 yes · 1 no · 24 July 2025
Motions and results
Amend Item (Additional) 24 July 2025
Carried, 23-1Majority required - PH23.5 - Nunziata - motion 2
Adopt Item as Amended 24 July 2025
Carried, 23-1Majority required - PH23.5 - Adopt the item as amended
Data table· 2 rows
| Date | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2025 | Amend Item (Additional) Majority required - PH23.5 - Nunziata - motion 2 | Carried, 23-1 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 July 2025 | Adopt Item as Amended Majority required - PH23.5 - Adopt the item as amended | Carried, 23-1 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
Source: Members of Council voting record.
How members voted, and who was contacted
Voted Yes
4 of 23 had their office contacted
Voted No
0 of 1 had their office contacted
Contacted share by vote: 4 of 23 (17%) of Yes votes, 0 of 1 (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● Member contacted; Staff contacted7 contacts
- John ToryMayorNo vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Vincent CrisantiWard 1Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Stephen HolydayWard 2No○ Not contacted
- Amber MorleyWard 3Yes○ Not contacted
- Gord PerksWard 4Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Frances NunziataWard 5Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- James PasternakWard 6Yes○ Not contacted
- Anthony PerruzzaWard 7Yes○ Not contacted
- Mike ColleWard 8Yes○ Not contacted
- Alejandra BravoWard 9Yes○ Not contacted
- Ausma MalikWard 10Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Dianne SaxeWard 11Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted5 contacts
- Josh MatlowWard 12Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Chris MoiseWard 13Yes○ Not contacted
- Paula FletcherWard 14Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Rachel Chernos LinWard 15Yes○ Not contacted
- Jaye RobinsonWard 15No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Jon BurnsideWard 16Yes○ Not contacted
- Shelley CarrollWard 17Yes○ Not contacted
- Lily ChengWard 18Yes○ Not contacted
- Brad BradfordWard 19Yes● Member contacted; Staff contacted4 contactsC Committee member
- Gary CrawfordWard 20No vote recorded○ Not contacted
- Parthi KandavelWard 20Yes○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Michael ThompsonWard 21Absent○ Not contactedC Committee member
- Nick MantasWard 22Yes○ Not contacted
- Jamaal MyersWard 23Yes● Member contacted1 contactC Committee member
- Paul AinslieWard 24Yes○ 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 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 23 July 2025 | 1 | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| 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 | — | — | Committee member |
| James Pasternak | 6 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Anthony Perruzza | 7 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Mike Colle | 8 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Alejandra Bravo | 9 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Ausma Malik | 10 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Dianne Saxe | 11 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 23 July 2025 | 1 | |
| 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 | — | — | Committee member |
| Rachel Chernos Lin | 15 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jaye Robinson | 15 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jon Burnside | 16 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Shelley Carroll | 17 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Lily Cheng | 18 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Brad Bradford | 19 | Yes | Member contacted; Staff contacted | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 21 July 2025 | 3 | Committee member |
| Gary Crawford | 20 | No vote recorded | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Parthi Kandavel | 20 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Michael Thompson | 21 | Absent | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Committee member |
| Nick Mantas | 22 | Yes | Not contacted | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Jamaal Myers | 23 | Yes | Member contacted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 July 2025 | 3 | Committee member |
| Paul Ainslie | 24 | Yes | 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
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
Done By Data · registration SM33206 · 4 May 2022 to 31 December 2025
- Affordable Housing
- Building Permits
- Planning and Development
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 SM33206: Actively looking at how non-traditional housing sector market could offer scalable, durable, high-quality, affordable solutions to housing better than traditional housing approaches and what is needed in regulatory approaches to allow for that. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Bloxtone Building Solutions Inc. · registration SM36705 · 4 June 2025 to 31 May 2027
- Affordable Housing
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 SM36705: To meet with public office holders to present Bloxtone as a housing solution and explore opportunities for a pilot project aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing through faster, lower-cost construction methods. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Residential Construction Council of Ontario · registration SM22282 · 12 October 2015 to 31 July 2027
- Affordable Housing
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 SM22282: Promoting Affordable Housing Opportunities through partnerships with private residential building industry. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Bloxtone Building Solutions Inc. · registration SM36702 · 16 June 2025 to 31 May 2027
- Affordable Housing
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 SM36702: To meet with public office holders to present Bloxtone as a housing solution and explore opportunities for a pilot project aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing through faster, lower-cost construction methods. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited · registration SM34732 · 17 August 2023 to 19 December 2026
- Affordable Housing
- 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 SM34732: Discussions regarding building more affordable housing across the City of Toronto (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Mattamy Homes Limited · registration SM35558 · 7 May 2024 to 31 May 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Planning and Development
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 SM35558: Discussion of new or amended affordable housing site acquisition, development, construction, and ownership models, programs, and supports in the City of Toronto. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust · registration SM28847 · 13 September 2019 to 13 September 2027
- Affordable Housing
- Economic Development
- Planning and Development, Planning Policy / Study
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 SM28847: RioCan to discuss its Toronto portfolio to advance the implementation of affordable housing, planning and development policies, and general economic developmentof commercial and mixed-use properties across the city." (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
1961824 ONTARIO INC. · registration SM35276 · 2 February 2024 to 30 June 2025
- Affordable Housing
- City infrastructure - Emergency planning and/or restoration
- Real Estate / Property (City-owned)
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 SM35276: Affordability prefab construction, utilizing Build-Offsite panelized and modular manufacturing for purpose-built rental units. Innovative prefabricated construction minimizes costs and timelines, Emphasis on affordability, adaptability, and well-being. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Penguin Living · registration SM36709 · 12 June 2025 to 6 January 2026
- Affordable Housing
- By-law / Regulation
- Planning and Development
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 SM36709: Penguin Living is seeking flexibility in the city's by-laws to accommodate more attainable housing in our neighbourhoods. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Penguin Living · registration SM36708 · 12 June 2025 to 6 January 2026
- Affordable Housing
- By-law / Regulation
- Planning and Development
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 SM36708: Penguin Living is seeking flexibility in the city's by-laws to accommodate more attainable housing in our neighbourhoods. (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Building Industry and Land Development Association · registration SM36033 · 16 October 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Affordable Housing
- Planning and Development
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 SM36033: Modular construction and rapid-build technology (Lobbyist Registry)
- Agenda item 2025.PH23.5: From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum (TMMIS)
No further evidence was recorded for this link.
Window: 30 days before the first recorded vote (24 June 2025 to 24 July 2025). 12 communications on 2 linked registrations.
Data table
| Date | Registration | Office holder (as recorded) | Member's office | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Jennifer Chan Councillor staff | Olivia Chow | Meeting |
| 9 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Dianne Saxe Member of council | Dianne Saxe | |
| 9 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Craig Ruttan Councillor staff | Brad Bradford | |
| 9 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Brad Bradford Member of council | Brad Bradford | |
| 21 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Sydney Scott Councillor staff | Brad Bradford | |
| 21 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Craig Ruttan Councillor staff | Brad Bradford | |
| 21 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Jamaal Myers Member of council | Jamaal Myers | |
| 21 July 2025 | SM36709 (Penguin Living) | Dianne Saxe Member of council | Dianne Saxe | |
| 23 July 2025 | SM36708 (Penguin Living) | Tasneem Tahrin Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | |
| 23 July 2025 | SM36708 (Penguin Living) | Jennifer Chan Councillor staff | Olivia Chow | Other |
| 23 July 2025 | SM36708 (Penguin Living) | Andrew Greene Councillor staff | Dianne Saxe | |
| 23 July 2025 | SM36708 (Penguin Living) | Dianne Saxe Member of council | Dianne Saxe |
Declared interests
No declared interests are recorded for this item.
Source: City of Toronto registry of declared interest.