ELN is a diverse network of rising civic leaders committed to advancing the Toronto region’s economic and social prosperity. ELN plays the role of an “action incubator” by convening leaders, helping inform and facilitate dialogue, and offering mentorship and organizational support to groups working collaboratively on challenges facing the region.
Founded in 2006 by the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance (formerly Toronto City Summit Alliance), the ELN started as a group of 50 middle to senior-level managers and executives working in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Since then, our network has grown to more than 500 members from a wide range of industries and sectors. See a snapshot of these city-builders in our Members Gallery.
Working together, our emerging leaders have generated innovative city-building projects and events such as Toronto Homecoming, Better Ballots, Project Neutral and ELNstudio. They meet on a monthly basis to deepen their understanding of our city region’s most critical issues, so that they can contribute informed perspectives and explore opportunities to take action.
Want to join this city-building network? Sign up on our Members page.





