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Event	Toronto Debates 2010 - Prosperity and Economy
Date	Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Time	6:30 p.m.
Location	MaRS Centre, 101 College Street
Description	Toronto Debates 2010 is designed to help focus discussion of the major issues facing the people of Toronto in the coming years. It will provide a forum for strong and intelligent debate among the leading mayoral candidates in the October municipal election. The debates are intended to spark real debate – not mere political zingers – about complex, important issues that the candidates would face if elected the next mayor of Toronto. Four of our city’s major community-building organizations have come together to present debates on some of the key areas of concern that Toronto’s next mayor will have to address. Each institution grapples with some of the most pressing challenges in our city — from promoting economic, cultural and community strength, to addressing neighbourhood wellbeing. The Toronto Star and 680 News have joined Toronto Debates 2010 as media partners. Prosperity and the Economy: Coming out of recession, how will the new mayor address the prosperity gap in our city a

Event	Parkinson SuperWalk
Date	Sunday, September 12, 2010
Time	9:30 am
Location	Earl Bales Park (Bathurst & Sheppard)
Description	2010 marks the 20th anniversary of SuperWalk and it will be Parkinson Society Canada's biggest fundraising event yet! In 2009, $2.6 million was raised nationally through SuperWalk, helping fund 16 new research programs as well as providing resources for education, advocacy and support services to the over 100,000 Canadians living with this debilitating disease. This year it is our goal to raise $3 million, $900,000 of which is hoped to come from generous supporters in Central and Northern Ontario. With your help we can give people with Parkinson's and their families a better life and a brighter future.

Event	Mayoral Debate - Building a Fair Toronto for All
Date	Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Time	7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location	Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave.
Description	How can all Torontonians have a say in how city hall makes decisions? How can we tackle the growing divide between the have and have-nots in our city? What’s the plan for creating good jobs for all - including good public sector jobs and good green jobs? What is the plan to ensure we all have access to good public services - such as childcare, public transit, affordable housing and policing services? Find out where our mayoral candidates stand on building a fair city, and ensuring good public services and good jobs are available to all. Make an informed choice when you vote for Toronto’s Mayor this October 25. Help narrow down questions at: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=KBIDLF_a4928622 Submit your question for Toronto’s new Mayor at: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=KBIIOJ_8ed10a99 http://www.EQUITYTORONTO.org http://www.GOODJOBSFORALL.ca http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11935595478211

Event	City of Toronto Mayoral Debate: Commercial Real Estate
Date	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time	4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location	Sheraton Centre Toronto
Description	Commercial real estate is both a major generator of tax revenue and a major employer. What happens at Toronto City Hall has an impact on building owners, property managers and tenants alike. This debate sponsored by BOMA Toronto.

Event	Be Heard
Date	Friday, September 17, 2010
Time	6 p.m.
Location	121 Kendelton Drive,
Description	Today, young people want their voices heard, and they want to affect change in our political system. More young people than ever before are becoming engaged in local community campaigns and other political activities. However, most youth issues are still left to adult allies to solve or advocate on. This October’s municipal election provides a strategic opportunity for young people to influence political agendas and hold the aspiring elected leaders accountable. 10,000 Youth Will Stand is an initiative that strives to engage young people from racialized communities ages 16-29 in the political process. The Creative Institute for Toronto Young (CITY) Leaders is a leadership initiative of United Way Toronto. On September 17th 2010 at 6pm, the “Be Heard” forum will explore the Participatory Voting Process. Young people will present various campaign or areas of concerns that the group would like to focus an advocacy campaign on. The youth will then vote on the issues they wou

Event	Toronto Debates 2010 - Finance, Transportation, and Managing the City
Date	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Time	7 p.m.
Location	York University, Tribute Communities Recital Hall
Description	Toronto Debates 2010 is designed to help focus discussion of the major issues facing the people of Toronto in the coming years. It will provide a forum for strong and intelligent debate among the leading mayoral candidates in the October municipal election. The debates are intended to spark real debate – not mere political zingers – about complex, important issues that the candidates would face if elected the next mayor of Toronto. Four of our city’s major community-building organizations have come together to present debates on some of the key areas of concern that Toronto’s next mayor will have to address. Each institution grapples with some of the most pressing challenges in our city — from promoting economic, cultural and community strength, to addressing neighbourhood wellbeing. Finance, Transportation, and Managing the City: Facing a budget deficit, what will our city’s next mayor do to improve the municipal services that matter most to Torontonians?

Event	Green Building Festival
Date	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Time	12 p.m.
Location	Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place
Description	September 22-24. Sustainable Cities is the theme of the 2010 Green Building Festival. Local and world leaders on design, development and finance of green cities will be speaking about buildings, urban design, energy, water, policy and much more.

Event	Roadmap: 2030 - Sept. 21 & 22
Date	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Time	N/A
Location	Toronto Reference Library Bram & Bluma Appel Salon
Description	A new kind of discussion about diversity and engagement. On September 21 & 22, you will hear from policy developers, academics, media and community organizers on innovative ways for the public sector and ethnocultural, Aboriginal and disabled communities to collaborate, identify the needs and priorities of diverse communities and leverage the economic and competitive advantages Canada's diversity offers. From newcomer integration to trade with emerging markets to urban Aboriginal peoples, Roadmap: 2030 will offer best practices for collaborative engagement that result in effective public policy for a changing Canadian population. HEAR FROM: Peter Dinsdale; Executive Director, Natl. Association of Friendship Centres Matthew Mendelsohn; Founding Director, Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation Don Lenihan; Vice President of Engagement, Public Policy Forum Alia Hogben; Executive Director, Canadian Council of Muslim Women Kathy English; Public Editor, The Toronto Star

Event	Voter Education and Advocacy Forum
Date	Friday, October 01, 2010
Time	6 p.m.
Location	McGregor Community Centre, 2231 Lawrence Ave East
Description	Today, young people want their voices heard, and they want to affect change in our political system. More young people than ever before are becoming engaged in local community campaigns and other political activities. However, most youth issues are still left to adult allies to solve or advocate on. This October’s municipal election provides a strategic opportunity for young people to influence political agendas and hold the aspiring elected leaders accountable. 10,000 Youth Will Stand is an initiative that strives to engage young people from racialized communities ages 16-29 in the political process. The Creative Institute for Toronto Young (CITY) Leaders is a leadership initiative of United Way Toronto. On September 17th 2010 at 6pm, the “Be Heard” forum will explore the Participatory Voting Process. Young people will present various campaign or areas of concerns that the group would like to focus an advocacy campaign on. The youth will then vote on the issues they wou

Event	National Language and Cultural Expo 2010
Date	Saturday, October 02, 2010
Time	Sat., Oct. 2, 10am-6pm; Sun., Oct. 3, 10am-5pm
Location	Direct Energy Centre, Exhibtion Place
Description	National Language Expo is a 2 day event in Toronto, Ontario to promote and celebrate official, community and international languages as well as intercultural and global awareness. There will be English and French Fairs, International Languages, Languages for business and career. We invite everyone who love languages and cultures. National Language Expo is open to the public, language learners, language teachers, linguists, interpreters, educators,businesses, professional organizations and associations and anyone who is passionate about, or interested in, languages and world cultures. Experience world languages, cultures, music, art, dance, food - all under one roof! Visit www.LanguageExpo.ca for more information and tickets

Event	National Language and Cultural Expo 2010
Date	Saturday, October 02, 2010
Time	SAT.Oct. 2, 10am-6pm; SUN., Oct. 3, 10am-5pm
Location	Direct Energy Centre, Exhibtion Place
Description	Event Description: National Language Expo is a 2 day event in Toronto, Ontario to promote and celebrate official, community and international languages as well as intercultural and global awareness. There will be English and French Fairs, International Languages, Languages for business and career. We invite everyone who love languages and cultures. National Language Expo is open to the public, language learners, language teachers, linguists, interpreters, educators,businesses, professional organizations and associations and anyone who is passionate about, or interested in, languages and world cultures. Experience world languages, cultures, music, art, dance, food - all under one roof!

Event	Toronto Debates 2010 - Planning, Community, Environment & Sustainability
Date	Thursday, October 07, 2010
Time	7 p.m.
Location	St Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts
Description	Toronto Debates 2010 is designed to help focus discussion of the major issues facing the people of Toronto in the coming years. It will provide a forum for strong and intelligent debate among the leading mayoral candidates in the October municipal election. The debates are intended to spark real debate – not mere political zingers – about complex, important issues that the candidates would face if elected the next mayor of Toronto. Four of our city’s major community-building organizations have come together to present debates on some of the key areas of concern that Toronto’s next mayor will have to address. Each institution grapples with some of the most pressing challenges in our city — from promoting economic, cultural and community strength, to addressing neighbourhood wellbeing. Planning, Community, the Environment and Sustainability: What will the new mayor do to improve sustainability and engage Torontonians in their vision for the health and design of the city.