My motion calling on the federal government to block the expansion of the Portlands Energy Centre here in Ward 14 was adopted by City Council this week.
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My Motion Calling for Federal Action on the Portlands Energy Centre Passes
My Motion Calling for Federal Action on the Portlands Energy Centre Passes
Last week's forest fires and resulting air quality warnings for Toronto underscored the critical need to drastically cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Unfortunately, the province doesn't believe they require municipal consent to burn more fossil fuels at the Portlands Energy Centre.
That's why I moved a motion this week at City Council calling on the federal government to block the expansion of the Portlands Energy Centre here in Ward 14.
The existing facility is the single biggest source of emissions in the city. Expanding it would prevent the city from meeting our TransformTO climate strategy's goal of net zero emissions by 2040.
Read my full motion from this week and about my recent work on this issue to learn more.
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We considered luxury home tax rates, priority signalling for LRTs and streetcars, a maximum heat bylaw along with our next five-year climate plan and the Portlands Energy Centre.
Major items included snow clearing, Ontario Line truck safety, blue bin collection, removal of provincial tenant protections, zoning changes to allow for more residential retail and more.
