Join the movement for jobs & opportunitites through investment in major infrastructure projects & neighborhood revitalization #CommunityBenefits #NexGenBuilders
Toronto, Ontario
Joined August 2016
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Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
.@GRTCanadian is honoured to host the 5th Annual Building Diversity Awards! 🎉 Join us in celebrating changemakers in the construction industry who are driving workforce transformation and inclusive economic growth. The event takes place on May 29, 2025, at The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, made possible through our community partnerships under the Rexdale CBA. Visit buildingdiversity.ca for more details.
#BuildingDiversity #InclusiveGrowth #WorkforceTransformation #RexdaleCBA
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Yesterday's Clean Electricity Regulations are a crucial step toward an affordable, resilient energy future. Climate Institute’s research shows clean electricity can lower energy costs - but governments must ensure these savings reach everyone, especially those with low incomes.🧵
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Time to think bigger. Read AAC's ideas for tackling affordability through integrated housing, food, transport and climate solutions that work for everyone: affordability-action.ca
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Join @TCBN's Virtual Open House presenting The Build Green Career Fair, an event connecting job seekers with employers for opportunities to drive equitable economic growth and build stronger communities in #GreenBuilding and sustainability. Learn more: communitybenefits.ca/virtual…
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
13.2% of all Torontonians live in poverty. The City of Toronto continues to delay the Action Plan for the Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Tell Council we need an updated, fully-funded PRS Action Plan: socialplanningtoronto.org/po… #povertyreductionTO
youtube.com/watch?v=Je7K6pLy…
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
"The only real alternative to an out-of-control housing market is robust investment in non-market housing". Thanks to our ally @cartwrightTO for writing about the real solutions to Canada's housing crisis. Read here:
acorncanada.org/news/rabble-…
#rentcontrol #stopfinancialization
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
.@carpenters27 is making history as Chris Campbell steps up to be its first Black president. Campbell has been a union representative for over 20 years and since 2020 has led on Equity Diversity & Inclusion for the Carpenters Regional Council. He also serves as Chair of @TCBN_TO
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
In February, we invested $16.5M into the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP).
I visited Dream Legacy foundation with my colleagues, one of 40+ organizations benefiting from this funding to help Black youth unlock opportunities and develop skills for high-demand careers.
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Thank you MPP @AndreaHazelll for inspiring us with your words! ‘When Ontario builds, Ontarians get jobs’
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Congratulations NCC Investment for being the Honouree of the Leading On Diversity Contractor Award
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Congratulations CANADIAN DISTRICT OF THE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA (UBCIA) for being the Honouree of the Leading On Diversity Union Award
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Great news! The new Co‑operative Housing Development Program, co-designed with @CHFCanada , will help create a new generation of co-op homes across Canada.
This is a huge win for the co-op housing sector and affordable housing! chfcanada.coop/co-operative-…
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
We had a great time, on May 27th hosting our 2nd annual Resident Summit. Learnings from the Summit and the previous year are being collated into resource guides to support further movement building. Subscribe to the download link once launched -> cpplanning.ca/subscribe
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Passionate about all things Scarborough! Final panel of the day features a strong Scarborough focus at the Affordable Housing Summit of @ScarboroughBA From left ~ Matt Young of @Republic_Dev, @ParthiKandavel, Rose Powell of @TCBN_TO & Larry Whatmore of #SCRO #AffordableHousing
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
It is 20 years since @SteelworkersCA won the #Westray Bill to hold employers to account for deaths and injuries at work. #DayofMourning #LestWeForget
Today Canada’s unions join workers and unions across Canada to mourn the dead and fight for the living by calling for #SafeWorkNow.
#DayofMourning #April28 #CanLab canadianlabour.ca/canadas-un…
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Excited to announce our workshop: "Keeping Stakeholders Accountable" Join us on April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm (EST) to explore this critical aspect with Kumsa Baker, Director of Community Engagement at @TCBN_TO. RSVP here: eventbrite.ca/e/keeping-stak…
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Was happy to join #CommunityBenefits leaders from across Toronto + Canada for a presentation from community benefits expert Julian Gross at City Hall. Thanks to @TCBN_TO for convening and for their ongoing work to support equitable economic opportunities in our city.
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
Toronto will be hosting the 2026 #FIFAWorldCup. Working people shouldn’t get left behind. We call on City Council to protect & ⬆️labour laws so we all benefit from the games!
@planningtoronto, @TOenviro, @TCBN_TO
@ttcriders @progresstoronto @cupelocal79 shorturl.at/tuxGU
Toronto Community Benefits Network retweeted
The FIFA Men's World Cup is coming to Toronto in 2026 and @TCBN_TO Buy Social Canada and others are advocating that the City incorporate social procurement and ensure the games generate additional community benefits.
Learn more: buff.ly/43dohbb
