Speeches

A selection of Councillor Pam McConnell’s speeches.

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Tsunami Relief Forum

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Following her mission to Sri Lanka to assess the work of Federation of Canadian Municipalities post-tsunami relief efforts, Councillor Pam McConnell hosted a public forum to showcase the projects by City staff.  She summarises some of this work and her observations during the mission.

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Opening Ceremonies of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada Convention

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Councillor Pam McConnell was invited to bring official greetings on behalf of City Council to delegates at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) convention.  In her remarks, she speaks about the importance of co-op housing to the neighbourhoods and fabric of Toronto.

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Toronto Regional Champions Launch

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Councillor Pam McConnell speaks at the official launch of the Toronto Regional Champions Campaign.  she speaks about the history of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities work on women’s issues and the goals of the nation-wide FCM program to increase women’s participation in municipal government.

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Toronto Civics 101

Thursday, November 12, 2009

In 2009, the City of Toronto hosted a unique civic engagement and education program called Toronto Civics 101.  With six sessions and accompanying website,  Toronto Civics 101offered unique insight into how the municipal government functioned.  Councillor Pam McConnell was one of the guest speakers, to describe the role and responsibilities of City Councillors as well as her work to involve more women in municipal government.

Visit the Civics 101, Session 5 page, which includes a video of Councillor McConnell’s presentation>

View Councillor McConnell’s PowerPoint presentation>

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Regent Park Revitalization

RICS Forum

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Councillor Pam McConnell participates in a panel discussion, hosted by RICS Canada, on the revitalization of Regent Park.  She speaks about the history of Regent Park and that the revitalization is not just about new buildings but strengthening an already vibrant community.

Official Opening

Friday, April 23, 2010

Councillor Pam McConnell is joined by representatives from the federal and provincial governments and Toronto Community Housing to officially open the buildings at 246 and 252 Sackville Street, along with the off-site units at 501 Adelaide Street East and 92 Carlton Street.  These are the first new buildings to be occupied in the revitalization of Regent Park.

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