Upcoming Events

Diesel, electric and clean air: which way forward?

Monday, March 22, 2010, 6:30 PM

Toronto Public Health is pleased to announce a Public Forum All aboard? Diesel, electric and clean air: which way forward? to be held Monday, March 22, 2010 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. in the Toronto City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Queen Street West.
On November 16, 2009, the Toronto Board of Health considered a report from the Medical Officer of Health, entitled "Update on the Metrolinx Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link." A number of written submissions and deputations from members of the community were received.

The Board recommended that "the Chairs of the Board of Health and the Parks and Environment Committee be requested to consider holding a public forum to be held in the Council Chamber as soon as possible; and that they invite the Minister of the Environment or his designate, and the President and CEO of Metrolinx to attend this meeting and hear more speakers on this issue."

The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity to increase dialogue between Metrolinx, the Ministry of the Environment and the community on measures being taken to address health and environmental concerns associated with the proposed expansion of diesel train service, and to consider additional input from the public.