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Media Advisory - 17th annual Toronto's Vital Signs report by Toronto Foundation to be launched at special event on October 8


TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 9:00 a.m., at the Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto Foundation will present its 17th annual Toronto's Vital Signs report. Regarded as the "city's report card" on quality of life, Toronto's Vital Signs will be available to media from October 7, in advance of the leaders' debate for the federal election.

Toronto Foundation (CNW Group/Toronto Foundation)

More than 300 Toronto city builders and philanthropists will gather for a presentation of the study's key findings, a keynote address, and a panel conversation with grassroots leaders whose work addresses some of the key concerns in the report.  

What:  

Toronto's Vital Signs release event


Where:  

Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West


Accessible venue. ASL interpretation will be provided.


When:  

Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 9:00 am ? 11:30 am.



8:30 a.m.

Doors open


9:10 a.m. 

Opening remarks from Sharon Avery, president & CEO, Toronto Foundation


9:20 a.m. 

Presentation of Key Findings from Steve Ayer, lead researcher and author, Common
Good Strategies


9:40 a.m. 

Keynote from Jay Pitter, award-winning placemaker, author, and John Bousfield
Distinguished Visitor in Planning, University of Toronto

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10:00 a.m

Reflection from Phylicia Davis-Wesseling, Grassroots Leader Advisor


10:05 a.m. 

Panel conversation with grassroot leaders Bri Gardner, Gerard Meade, and Mussarat
Ejaz


10:15 a.m.

Closing remarks from Sharon Avery


10:30 a.m.

Reception ? light refreshments will be served


11:30 a.m.   

Event ends


Interviews: Sharon Avery, president and CEO, Toronto Foundation and Steve Ayer, lead researcher and author will be
available for media interviews the morning of the event and after the event.

 

SOURCE Toronto Foundation



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