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.
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.
Major items at City Council this week included the Vacant Home Tax, island airport and traffic congestion management.
Read Councillor Fletcher's latest update for details on the newly opened Leslie Lookout Park along with engagement and enforcement activities at Tommy Thompson Park.
Read my latest update for details on the upcoming TRCA Butterfly Festival along with engagement and enforcement activities at Tommy Thompson Park.
