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​FoSTRA is an incorporated not-for-profit entity 
 under the NFP Act and registered ​with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 
Mission
The Federation of South Toronto Residents’ Associations (FoSTRA) is a public policy coalition that aims to have influence at all levels of government—municipal, provincial, and federal—by creating an open, informed, and transparent forum for collective community consultations on proposed planning and policy action.

Mandate:
FoSTRA is a non-partisan federation of South Toronto Residents’ Associations that collaborates to:
  • help influence the creation of policies at all levels of government,
  • preserve and enhance our quality of life for Torontonians
  • promote neighborhood identity and vitality, and
  • ensure responsible and respectful development within its boundaries.
Objectives:
  • Ensure that property development is responsible, respectful of community identity and aligned with long-term planning objectives.
  • Ensure that infrastructure (transit, services, parks, playgrounds, schools and maintenance) supports population growth.
  • Advocate for heritage preservation and the development of programs/facilities (cultural, artistic and historical) so essential to the enjoyment of living in Toronto.
  • Foster safe, diverse, inclusive and welcoming communities.
  • Preserve and foster environmental initiatives that will ensure good stewardship of our natural resources and promote programs/legislation so that society’s consumption/output is dealt with in a responsible and sustainable manner.
  • Advocate for democratic self-determination of municipal planning processes, free from provincial and/or federal interference.
  • Share & leverage “Best Practices” with members and act as a resource.
  • Collaborate with local businesses, BIA’s and other stakeholders when interests are aligned.
FoSTRA By-laws ver May 30, 2024
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FoSTRA CODE OF CONDUCT as of Oct. 5, 2023
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FoSTRA RULES OF ORDER as of Oct. 5, 2023
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FoSTRA Board Members