Toronto uses its purchasing power to lift minorities out of poverty

Toronto is sourcing more purchases from suppliers of diverse backgrounds, as part of its attempt to use its purchasing power to combat poverty and economic disadvantage. Under a new Social Procurement Policy the city is required to seek a proportion of tenders from underrepresented communities, and suppliers that win big deals need to develop plans to include and empower economically disadvantaged groups. The city believes this will direct some $30 million annually to disadvantaged communities.