2024.MM20.24

Background

“As a result of climate change, Toronto is experiencing more frequent and severe storms, resulting in flooding events that impact our road and transit network, our homes and businesses, and our infrastructure. While the City must invest in meeting our emissions reduction goals, we must also invest in mitigating the impacts of climate change a making our city more resilient.”

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

“This motion asks staff to take stock of what storm water mitigation programs we offer people, evaluate the success of past and present programs, and identify how we can offer more to help homeowners and businesses avoid costly floods."

Source: City of Toronto

Proposed by

Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie