Founded by Lady Aberdeen in 1893
who we are
The Toronto and Area Council of Women (TACW) is a federation of organizations and friendly individuals, women and men. TACW, the first local council in Canada, was created at the second meeting of the National Council of Women of Canada (NCWC) in November 1893.
Our purpose
To offer a forum for education and discussion on current health, social, and political issues
To strive to influence all levels of government through letters, petitions, presentations and Resolutions
To provide an opportunity to meet others with similar interests.
When and where do we meet?
Second Tuesday of the month, September to December, February to June, at 10:00 am to 12 noon
St. Andrew’s United Church, 3rd floor, 117 Bloor St. East (south side of Bloor between Church and Yonge Sts.), Toronto
Rear wheelchair-accessible entrance located at 54 Hayden St. Subway to Bloor and Yonge, or park at the Green “P” between Hayden (eastbound from Yonge) and Charles (westbound to Yonge)
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Advocacy issues
The Toronto and Area Council of Women, a member of Social Planning Toronto, lobbies our local government with letters, petitions, and presentations on topics such as: free garbage pickup for charities and churches; pedestrian safety; reinstatement of the city’s Hardship Fund (financial aid for special health needs); and TTC as an essential service.
Our council also has an opportunity to submit Resolutions (e.g. Reduction of sugar in drinks and processed food) to the Provincial and National Councils for consideration and ratification as policy.
At our March meeting we discuss the draft Resolutions of the Provincial and National Councils. We may support, request changes, or reject any Resolution. Among those we supported are: ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees and our food; equal pay for women; regulation of electronic cigarettes; removal of chemicals from waste waters; and strengthening of the Endangered Species Act.
Resolutions ratified yearly by the Provincial and National Councils become Briefs to governments, and letters and presentations to ministers, committees and commissions.
local organizations/Groups in federation include:
American Women’s Club of Toronto
League of Ukrainian Women, Toronto Branch
Oakville and Area Study Group
Polish Alliance Friendly Society of Canada, Br. 1-7, Ladies’ Circle
Polish Canadian Women’s Federation, Br. 1
Retired Women Teachers of Ontario, North York
Toronto Home Economics Association
Ukrainian Women’s Association of Canada, Sophia Rusova, Toronto Branch
VWA, Victoria University (U of T)
Women’s Art Association of Canada
Young Women’s Christian Association of Toronto
☎ CONTACT
tacw1893@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 2023 meeting
November 2023 Founder’s Day meeting
December 2023 meeting
February 2024 meeting
Resolutions Month - March 2024
TACW AGM - April 2024
May 2024 meeting
June 2024 meeting