SVRA Committees
Everything committees accomplish is thanks to volunteers, and there are always opportunities for SVRA members to help. For information, e-mail Committees c/o info@seatonvillage.ca .
Collaborative groups within the SVRA focus on specific community initiatives, such as local events, neighbourhood safety, and environmental sustainability. Joining a committee enables residents to actively contribute ideas, share expertise and apply effort to collectively enhance the quality of life within Seaton Village. Descriptions of each of the SVRA committees are below the Committee News section.
Committee News
@ May 25, 2026
Committee News
Next Step: Share Your Thoughts on Vermont Square Park
With the University of Toronto’s School of Cities acceptance of the Seaton Village Residents’ Association's
request to help create a vision for Vermont Square Park (VSP), the Greening Committee is surveying residents
about how we currently use and envisage our central park.
Click here to complete the survey, which will remain open until Tuesday, July 14.
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Seaton Village Seniors' Network Gaining Strength
The SV NORC ( Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) subgroup is now analyzing data from their
recent survey results to help them better understand the needs of older adults in our community. The
SV-NORC-PC is also supporting our colleagues in Bickford Park who are negotiating an increase in seniors’
activities and classes at the Bob Abate Community Centre. Scroll down to the new Seniors' Network listing
on this page for more details.
At the same time, another subgroup of the Seniors' Network looking for volunteers to participate in creating a
centralized hub to offer time or skills to Seaton Village seniors. This may include working on a committee,
spreading the word, researching activity options, or offering time and skills to Seaton Village seniors.
For further information, please e-mail David McCaughna at davidmcc2@gmail.com.
Volunteers Strengthen Our Working Committees
Whether for a single event or an executive position, the Seaton Village Residents' Association is operated entirely by volunteers. As many of you know, volunteering is a great way to meet people, apply your skills and support your favourite neighbourhood. Watch this space for your chance to join the SVRA adventure. Check the Events page for ideas.
There is always room for more help, whether an extra pair of hands to help arrange furniture for a meeting, or on a project with one of the SVRA committees or SVRA executives. Let's talk: Please e-mail info@seatonvillage.ca to find out more ways to get involved. In fact, the 55+ group is currently (June 2026) looking for volunteers to help plan ways to centralize and deliver services to Seaton Village seniors.
Executive Committee
The elected Executive Committee of the Seaton Village Residents' Association (SVRA) oversees the organization's operations, ensuring the effective implementation of its mission and goals. This committee provides leadership, manages resources, and collaborates with residents to address key issues and advocate for the community’s interests.
Election Committee
The Election Committee is responsible for overseeing the Executive elections during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and at special meetings in the event of a vacancy. Our primary role is to ensure that the election process is fair, transparent, and conducted in accordance with established guidelines. We facilitate the nomination process, communicate election procedures to members, and ensure that all voting is carried out smoothly and efficiently.
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that the SVRA organization operates effectively and transparently by focusing on the development and refinement of bylaws, procedures and practices. We work to create governance frameworks that empower members while providing the executive with the necessary tools and guidelines to lead responsibly. Through our efforts, we strive to foster an environment of accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration within the organization.
Events Committee
This committee provides support and guidance for members who wish to organize an event in Seaton Village. A community event that is supported by the SVRA is the annual Pumpkin Walk in Vermont Park. The community events committee liaises with the SVRA to request assistance with finding volunteers, donating some funds for an event (if applicable), and/or help with promoting your event in the community. Anyone can participate!
Planning & Development
The SVRA’s Planning and Development Committee strives to preserve the community’s urban fabric and charm, while promoting smart design that contributes to our neighbourhood’s character, vitality and safety. We seek to promote the construction of affordable housing, purpose-built rental units, and housing which can accommodate residents throughout the different stages of life. We support reasonable and proportional densification which employs energy efficient technologies, includes trees and parkettes, and provides retail spaces for local businesses.
Greening
The focus of the SVRA Greening Committee is the creation and implementation of a plan to increase green spaces and reduce fossil fuel emissions in Seaton Village. This includes establishing a vision and plan for Vermont Square Park to reach its true potential as a community gathering space and a green space. Their latest news to be announced at the 2026 SVRA Annual General Meeting on June 10.
Safety
The Safety Committee's mandate focuses on "Feeling Safe in Our Community," intersecting with other SVRA Committees. Key areas include personal safety, visibility during nighttime and winter months, improved street and park lighting, and conducting safety audits to address community concerns.
The Safety Committee also emphasizes crime reduction by supporting measures against break-ins and personal injuries, collaborating with local authorities for safety audits, and addressing issues like gang-related graffiti. The Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), from the Toronto Police 14 Division, addresses community safety, traffic, and youth advocacy, meets monthly from September to June with committee reps .
Traffic Calming & Parking
The Traffic Calming Committee of the SVRA works to improve road safety and reduce traffic-related risks in the neighborhood. By advocating for measures such as speed reduction, pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, and thoughtful urban design, the committee aims to create safer streets for all residents.
The Parking division of the Traffic Calming committee keeps an eye on the parking situation, especially around Bolton Arena. As a contribution toward SVRA greening and environmental protection, nearby neighbours have been tending a Green Wall on the east side of the arena for some 20 years.
SVRA Seniors' Network
Seaton Village seniors are the focus of two committee subgroups at the moment. Both sets of volunteers are working with the University Health Network (UHN) and neighbourhood seniors' organizations to create a community hub and a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) in this part of Toronto. To get involved with the NORC Committee, please e-mail info@seatonvillage.ca with "NORC" in the subject line.
The other, newer subgroup is looking for volunteers to participate in creating a centralized project to offer time or skills to Seaton Village seniors. This may include working on a committee, promoting the service, researching activity options, or offering time and skills to Seaton Village seniors. For further information, please e-mail David McCaughna at davidmcc2@gmail.com.