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 17^th 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.

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
.	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

and for media RSVPs, please contact Sasha Chabot-Gaspé, 416-921-2035 ext. 211, [email protected]

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