TO Prosperity: Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy

These investments help our most vulnerable residents as well as the health of our
economy – and they are the right thing to do.
We will build upon this work with the launch of this long-term strategy, with the goal of
making measurable strides toward poverty reduction in Toronto.
Together, we will address the neglect and isolation faced by residents in too many of our
neighbourhoods. We will continue to tackle our unacceptable youth jobless rate. And we
will build a strong, inclusive city of opportunity from Etobicoke to Scarborough and from
North York to the waterfront.
I am the Mayor of the whole city, and I intend to live up to that obligation. This plan is a
step in the right direction.
Mayor John Tory
I DREAM OF A TORONTO...
that looks for every opportunity to help people to
get on their feet. A city that actively looks to remove
barriers and enhance opportunities.”
that listens, respects, and reflects the voices
of individuals with lived experience of poverty.
That values evidence-based decision making.
That questions whether decisions will increase or
decrease poverty and income inequality.”
- Toronto residents