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  1. The Incorporation of the City of Toronto on March 6, 1834, was a provincial legislative act creating the City of Toronto from the unincorporated town of York. The act severed Toronto from York County. This allowed for the creation of the local government or city council.

  2. The City of Toronto Act, 2006 (COTA) came into force on January l, 2007. With COTA, Toronto’s government has broad powers to pass by-laws regarding matters that range from public safety to the city’s economic, social and environmental well-being, subject to certain limitations.

  3. Jul 24, 2014 · The Assembly recognizes that the City of Toronto, as Ontario’s capital city, is an economic engine of Ontario and of Canada. The Assembly recognizes that the City plays an important role in creating and supporting economic prosperity and a high quality of life for the people of Ontario.

  4. City of Toronto Act, 2006 - This law creates the City of Toronto and tells us how the city is to be governed.

  5. 1. Governing principles of the Act: City exists for purpose of providing good government. Council is responsible and accountable. s. 2. Purposes of this Act. create broad framework of powers to allow City to do following things to provide good government including the following:

  6. Dec 9, 2012 · Preamble. The Assembly recognizes that the City of Toronto, as Ontario’s capital city, is an economic engine of Ontario and of Canada. The Assembly recognizes that the City plays an important role in creating and supporting economic prosperity and a high quality of life for the people of Ontario.

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  8. CELOS lay researchers looked at the City of Toronto Act http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_06c11_e.htm for provisions that relate to Council's authority for permits in parks. For more information about Council's role and general law making powers (through its power to pass by-laws), see [law00014 ]