Worth Monitoring: The Night Economy

Toronto’s night economy during Nuit Blanche 2019. Source: Night Economy

The City of Toronto is exploring strategies to support Toronto’s night economy – the social, cultural, and business activities that occur at night. Night economy describes the social, cultural, and economic activities that take place between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. in Toronto. These activities include entertainment such as attending concerts or going out to eat, practical necessities like grocery shopping, and performing actual employment. The goal is to create a vibrant, safer, and more inclusive night economy, with an updated approach to licensing and zoning regulations for bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues in communities across Toronto.

The City will also be hosting public consultation sessions to provide additional opportunities for people to share their ideas.

A survey will be launched soon to provide residents across the City an opportunity to provide their thoughts and comments on the review.

The City will bring forward a final report with zoning and licensing recommendations and proposed bylaw amendments in late 2023.

SAHRA will update members when the survey is launched and public session dates are announced.

Explore further at on the City’s website at Night Economy Review and Night Economy.

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