Toronto city council opposes proposed Highway 413
Posted March 11, 2021 9:37 am.
Last Updated March 11, 2021 9:38 am.
Toronto City Council has voted to oppose the province’s plan for a new 400-series highway.
Council voting 19-1 against the proposed Highway 413 which would cut through York, Peel, and Halton regions.
Toronto joins Mississauga, Vaughan, Halton Hills, Halton Region and Orangeville who have all voted to opposes the project.
Toronto councillor Josh Matlow says it is important they stand in solidarity with their GTA partners.
Matlow says the decision is supports the natural environment, agricultural lands and local farming.
Council is also backing a request for a federal environmental assessment.
The motion will now be forwarded to the provincial ministers of transportation and environment and the federal environment minister.
