top of page

Did the Provincial Government fail to meet the Federal funding criteria?

We don't believe that Metrolinx and the Ford Government met the Federal Government's funding criteria for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE).


On May 11, 2021 the Federal Government announced 40% funding for several transit projects, including the ECWE: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2021/05/largest-public-transit-investment-in-gta-history-will-create-jobs-and-kickstart-the-economy.html.


This funding had several requirements including:

  • Engagement processes that enable early community involvement inclusive of local communities and diverse voices and stakeholders, and opportunities to access decision-makers and influence decisions

Metrolinx presented their plan to run the ECWE through our parks as a done deal without any consultation with the local residents or the Urban Indigenous Community. All of Metrolinx's "consultations" have only addressed restoration after destruction.


Please read our letter to Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic Leblanc.




Comments


bottom of page