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POLICY JAM: CivicAction On The 2026 Municipal Election
Policy Jam is strictly non-partisan. CivicAction does not endorse candidates, parties, or campaigns. This event is designed to elevate civic priorities, not partisan positions
About Policy Jam
The 2026 vote will shape housing, transit, affordability, and who gets to build a future in this region. Policy Jam is where emerging leaders show up, take the mic, and put their priorities on the record.
Music on when you walk in. Three Civic Provocateurs get five minutes each. No long speeches. No slides. Just sharp takes on what this election is really about. Then the mic opens to the room.
El Mocambo has hosted some of Toronto’s most electric nights. On August 6, it hosts a different kind of civic night. A spoken word artist closes the programme with a live response to what the room produced.
And what the room says does not stay in the room. Within 14 days, CivicAction will synthesize the discussion into a public civic agenda and share it with leading municipal candidates and campaigns across the GTHA, inviting written responses.
Your voice goes somewhere real. CivicAction sends what this room produces to every major GTHA candidate and asks for a formal written response.
Emerging leaders in their 20s and 30s with something to say about housing, transit, affordability, or where this city is headed. People who are ready to be heard, not just informed.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
Door Opens: 5:30 pm
Programme: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bar Open: Until 10:30 pm
Venue: El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2G8
Cost: FREE
Capacity: 100 (Registration Required)
Age Requirement: 19+ Event due to the open bar
Please note that this is a 19+ event. Attendees must be 19 years of age or older to attend. Valid government-issued photo identification will be required by the bar.
Need Help?
Have a question about Policy Jam? Whether it’s about registration, accessibility, venue information, or event details, our Events Team is here to help. events@civicactions.ca . We are happy to assist and will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
FAQs
Is the event Free?
Yes, Policy Jam is a free event. Registration is required to secure your spot.
Do I need to register?
Yes. All attendees must register in advance through the registration form on this page. Space may be limited, and registration helps us plan accordingly.
Will refreshments be provided?
A cash bar will be available at the venue. Attendees are welcome to purchase their own beverages directly from the bar.
How can I get to the venue using public transit?
The venue is conveniently accessible by public transit. The closest stops include:
- Spadina Ave at College St (TTC 510 Spadina Streetcar): This route provides direct access to the venue, with the stop located just steps away from the entrance.
- College St at Spadina Ave (TTC 506 Carlton Streetcar): This stop is also nearby and is approximately a 1-minute walk from the venue.
Attendees are encouraged to use the TTC Trip Planner or their preferred transit app to plan their route based on their starting location.
We’re just getting started! Explore the Policy Jam page to learn more and keep up with future events, updates, and ways to contribute your ideas.