Item - 2024.MM24.23
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17 and 18, 2024 without amendments.
MM24.23 - Toronto-New York Corridor High-speed Train - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its support for a high-speed rail connection between Toronto and New York City to significantly reduce travel time between the two major urban centers, fostering closer economic ties and increased tourism.
2. City Council forward this Item to the Prime Minister of Canada, the federal Minister of Transport, the federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, members of the House of Commons, the Premiers of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Transportation, each Municipality and Region on the Toronto-New York Rail Corridor, the Chief Executive Officer, VIA Rail, the Chief Executive Officer, Canadian National Rail, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM24.23. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM24.23 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.