This spring, OFA gathered nonprofit community service agencies from across the GTA to explore their priorities for the future of Ontario. In the course of five meetings, over 550 individuals from over 300 nonprofits, engaged in discussions with panels of experts, debated the critical issues, and outlined their priorities. 

 

The results of their work, recorded in 19 breakout group summaries, 3 hours of video, and 24 Zoom chat threads, are consolidated here, as a clear set of priorities from the nonprofit community service sector. 
 

They paint a picture of an Ontario that works for everyone, achieved through:

These goals were spelled out in a detailed analysis of key policy areas that affect the success of people in our province, and offer a roadmap for change.
Read a summary of nonprofits discussions and their agenda here

Provide your support for the agenda by clicking here

Watch the videos of the expert panels here

Big issues are in play this year. As noted by nonprofits across the GTA, housing, income supports, access to care, and decent work are all key issues in Ontario, and they are all being hotly debated in this election. 

To get a sense of who stands where, Feed Ontario, the province-wide food bank network summarized what's in party platforms and announcements. Read their summary here.

Get tips on how to engage, while still being nonpartisan and playing by all the rules, using the Ontario Nonprofit Network's Election 2022 resource kits, with guidebooks, tip sheets and resources, all online here.