New Leaders Join Community Living Toronto’s Patron’s Council to Advance Inclusion Across the GTA

Patrons, Board Members, and CLTO staff gather at the Patron's Reception held on June 3, 2026, at the BMO headquarters at the First Canadian Place in Toronto. GNW

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Distinguished business, media, public policy and community leaders bring insight, influence and commitment to building inclusive communities

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TORONTO, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Community Living Toronto is pleased to welcome five new patrons to its Patron’s Council, a distinguished group of civic, business and community leaders committed to advancing inclusion and opportunity for people who have an intellectual disability and their families across Toronto.

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The new Patrons are:

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Established in 1998 to mark Community Living Toronto’s 50th anniversary, the Patron’s Council helps increase awareness, advance public policy and mobilize resources in support of more than 4,000 people with an intellectual disability and their families in Toronto.

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As champions of inclusion and social change, members of the Patron’s Council help open doors to employment, housing, community participation, and greater understanding, while supporting Community Living Toronto’s mission of building a society where everyone belongs.

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“Community Living Toronto has a long history of standing up for the rights and choices of people who have an intellectual disability,” said John
Tory, Chair
of
Community
Living
Toronto’s
Patron’s Council. “We’re proud to welcome these new patrons and grateful for the perspectives, networks and influence they bring. Together, we will help build a future where people with an intellectual disability are fully included in every part of community life.”

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As new Patrons, they join a distinguished group of community leaders committed to influencing public policy, raising awareness, and helping remove barriers facing people who have an intellectual disability and their families.

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“We are incredibly pleased to welcome these accomplished and respected leaders to our Council,” said Brad
Saunders, Chief Executive Officer, Community Living Toronto. “Our patrons are champions for inclusion opening doors, strengthening partnerships and helping remove barriers that still exist. Their support will help us advance our mission of building inclusive communities where people who have an intellectual disability have the opportunity to thrive, contribute, and belong.”

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“We are fortunate to welcome such exceptional leaders to our Patron’s Council,” said
Stephanie Gawur,
Chair
of
the
Board
of
Directors. “Each Patron brings valuable experience, insight, and influence that will help strengthen our vision and ongoing efforts to create a future where people with an intellectual disability are fully included and valued.”