Toronto Organization
From Project Chanology - Toronto Division
Scientology has existed in Toronto since at least the 1960s. With multiple locations and a considerable turnover of individuals trying to pay their way across the bridge, the events of the late 1970s culminating into the prosecution of the Church of Scientology Canada has left such an impact on the reputation of this organization that it has not recovered since. Today, the downtown location of the Church of Scientology has not managed to keep the Toronto Org beyond anything more than symbolic. It is believed that the Org is actually funded by the Buffalo Organization. Below is the history and some other useful information about the Org in Toronto.
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Church of Scientology Toronto
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation
696 Yonge St. Toronto (St. Mary St, South of Bloor)
(416) 925-2145
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Toronto Org history
The Toronto Church of Scientology was first located at 27 Prince Arthur Avenue, later relocating to the infamous 124 Avenue Road location. It was here that the first troubles with CoS and the law began to arise. This location later burned to the ground by the actions of a 9 year old Scientologist. His actions purportedly had him declared the youngest Suppressive Person ever. His parents were told to disconnect.
Yonge Street blues
The 696 Yonge St. Location was taken in the late 70s, a formerly impressive 8 story building. It is here that Toronto police raided the organization and seized the preclear folders in 1983. Brother's Restaurant was formerly situated on the ground floor. When the lease expired, the Church evicted the long standing restaurant thus ending the last legitimate source of income at this address. Today the building is clearly mostly empty and looking at the windows reveals years of neglect. Broken windows have not been replaced but have been covered by sheet plastic and what looks like piles of garbage.
Numbers and figures
Gregg Hagglund, a former Toronto CoS protester stated the office had 30 individuals OT3 and above around 1997. Today, the figure stands at a mere 15. The president of the Church of Scientology Toronto is a disagreeable woman known as Reverend Yvette Shank. Rev. Shank has been in Scientology 40 years.
Formerly the Toronto Org was headed by Reverend Al Butnor, an individual whose epic failures had him sent back to Clearwater to possible RPF.
The Yonge St. location is one of two Scientology operations currently in Toronto.
During the March 15th protest, Hagglund was heard saying the Toronto Org only has around 250 members.
Toronto East Mission
From the Scientology Missions International website:
"From Toronto to Tazmania, Scientology missions reach out into their communities to deliver the miracles of Dianetics and Scientology. Those who take their first steps onto The Bridge are starting a new voyage of self-discovery. Those who make the decision to deliver that priceless technology to others, by becoming a Mission Holder, are truely (sic) pioneering a new civilization."
Church of Scientology Mission of East Toronto
2007 Danforth Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M4C 1J7
Canada
Tel: 416-698-7164
E-mail: easttoronto@scientology.net
This mission could be a target for flyering if it is operating out of a storefront.
Location on Google Maps
Mission of Riverdale
Church of Scientology Mission of Riverdale
308 Broadview Ave
Toronto, Ontario M4M 2G9
Staff
The following information is provided to ensure protesters are aware of who is confronting them in the event police intervention is needed to resolve disputes. Anons are encouraged to study this information in order to protect themselves and ensure they are able to supply police officers with the necessary information if a dispute occurs.
Edmund Yee
Staff member. OSA? Very confrontational. Watch out for this guy because he will try to start trouble with you.
Mario
Staff member. Auditor. Will try and force you away from Co$ by claiming the sidewalk is private property, he is a liar.
Yvette Shank
Reverend. Head of Co$ Canada.
As seen in this video: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vNTydcIj96w. Download video here
The Hour on CBC interviews Yvette Shank, president of Canada's Co$
The Drew Marshall Show interviews Yvette Shank, president of Co$ Canada - also has follow-up interview with Dr. James A. Beverley, Professor at Tyndale Seminary. (September 2007)
