Note: On May 5, 2021 the PayIt deal (this item) passed at Toronto City Council. Video of the session is here, the item starts at 01:08:00
Several motions were made to increase public accountability both on the deal and in the medium to long-term. See the item here and scroll down for the motions and votes.
We held a press conference on Monday May 3, 2021 - here is the recording.
Note: The item passed at Executive Committee on April 29th. Video of the session is here, the item starts at 09:00.
Administrative note: Councillor Bailão asked for a recorded vote on the the second recommendation regarding transfer of authority from Council to staff regarding payment types. She did not vote in favour of this piece of the item, all other councillors did.
Background Watching:
On Monday April 26, 2021 we hosted a community information session: Is the PayIt Deal Good for Toronto?
Background Reading:
We’ve written a quick comparison between Presto and PayIt titled “Not Another Presto”
We've written a short primer for background prior to the event: "Nine Things to Know about the Proposed City of Toronto/PayIt Deal"
Community Information Session Speakers:
Toronto City Councillor Shelley Carroll, Ward 17, Don Valley North
Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth
Andrew Do, Independent Civic Designer
Phil Holdsworth, Privacy Lawyer
Sean McDonald, Digital Public
Saadia Muzaffar, Tech Reset Canada/TechGirls Canada
Julia Powles, Law professor UWA/Director Minderoo Tech and Policy Centre
Kevin Webb, SharedStreets
Bianca Wylie, Tech Reset Canada/Digital Public