We were surprised to learn 
on May 22 that our City Councillor Moise renamed Sumach-Shuter parkette, without consulting with Trefann Court residents. Persons who grew up in Regent Park and Trefann Court and who are familiar with its long history of community activism, were also shocked by this stealth renaming. No chance to voice our input, since no deputations on this motion were allowed at community council. The city ignored its own “Property Naming Policy” and “Guiding Principles for Commemoration“. No signs were posted at the park to inform the neighbourhood of this potential name change.
Media reports by CBC, Toronto Sun, 740AM Zoomer radio and The Bridge Community News all question Moise’s lack of local community consultation. When we met him on July 2, Moise admitted he knew nothing about Trefann Court or its 1960s fight to create this park. Dubiously Moise claimed that he hasn’t had any influence in this park renaming process. Apparently he assumed, without any consultation with persons who live near this park, that the Mothers of Peace (MOP) petition spoke for the entire community. Moise must realize his lack of local consultation is indefensible; at our July 2 meeting and in the June 26 Toronto Sun article, Moise relied on MOP to defend his mishandling of this process.
Moise says he will not re-open the park renaming issue at city council. So express your displeasure: phone his office (416-392-7903) and visit his Centre Constituency Office in person: 329 Parliament (1/2 block N of Dundas). Our petition is still growing; we will submit it to City Council soon. Remember the next city election is Oct 26, 2026.