Item - 2026.TE28.27
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 4, 2026 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 13, 2026 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 4, 2026.
- See also Item TM2.1
- See also Item TE4.70
TE28.27 - Ontario Line - Construction Update - Fourth Quarter 2025
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park, 9 - Davenport, 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 11 - University - Rosedale, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's, 13 - Toronto Centre, 14 - Toronto - Danforth, 19 - Beaches - East York
Caution: Motions and votes are shown below. Any motions or votes should not be considered final until the meeting is complete, and the decisions for this meeting have been confirmed.
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to publish the 2025 Annual Report on Community Benefits, initially anticipated for Fall 2025, immediately.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to provide Councillor briefings on the alignment of their Community Benefits and Supports program with the Ontario Line’s Subcommittee recommendations following the release of their Annual Report.
3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to formally engage with the Garment District Neighbourhood Association and the Chinatown Land Trust for input into new station naming at Queen/Spadina Station and provide an update by the second quarter of 2026 to the local Councillor.
4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to provide the rationale for determining which Ontario Line stations are 24/7 sites and therefore eligible for acoustic shelters and to reassess options to providing an acoustic shelter at Queen/Spadina Station, in alignment with prior Council-approved direction, and to engage closely with local residents around noise during this interim period.
5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to communicate with Transportation Services on options, including but not limited to a full pausing of work, to mitigate impacts of construction works at Exhibition Station during the FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 11-July 19, 2026).
6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to develop a strategy for supporting Business Improvement Areas, community organizations and cultural institutions, such as Campbell House, affected by Ontario Line construction work, including around beautification.
7. City Council request that prior to any authorization by the City for the use of Gertrude Gate for hauling that Metrolinx be required to host an in-person meeting with neighbours, with senior staff from Metrolinx in attendance and leading the meeting, to review their proposal and the proposed mitigation measures and conditions that would apply, to discuss alternatives and to receive community feedback.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261289.pdf
Attachment 1 - Update on Subcommittee on Metrolinx’s Ontario Line Construction Recommendations (TM2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261290.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-201864.pdf
(January 13, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
(January 13, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-201916.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/cc/comm/communicationfile-204799.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council reiterate its request to Metrolinx to install GPS and Ontario Line signage on all trucks using the haul routes for Ontario Line construction and further that signs be affixed in more than one location, preferably the sides as well as the cab.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to seek to achieve the road safety measures in recommendation 1 above through the right-of-way permitting process.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-04-2026 3:39 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE28.27 - Fletcher - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Olivia Chow, Ausma Malik |
TE28.27 - Ontario Line - Construction Update - Fourth Quarter 2025
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 4 - Parkdale - High Park, 9 - Davenport, 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 11 - University - Rosedale, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's, 13 - Toronto Centre, 14 - Toronto - Danforth, 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to publish the 2025 Annual Report on Community Benefits, initially anticipated for Fall 2025, immediately.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to provide Councillor briefings on the alignment of their Community Benefits and Supports program with the Ontario Line’s Subcommittee recommendations following the release of their Annual Report.
3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to formally engage with the Garment District Neighbourhood Association and the Chinatown Land Trust for input into new station naming at Queen/Spadina Station and provide an update by the second quarter of 2026 to the local Councillor.
4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to provide the rationale for determining which Ontario Line stations are 24/7 sites and therefore eligible for acoustic shelters and to reassess options to providing an acoustic shelter at Queen/Spadina Station, in alignment with prior Council-approved direction, and to engage closely with local residents around noise during this interim period.
5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to communicate with Transportation Services on options, including but not limited to a full pausing of work, to mitigate impacts of construction works at Exhibition Station during the FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 11-July 19, 2026).
6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to develop a strategy for supporting Business Improvement Areas, community organizations and cultural institutions, such as Campbell House, affected by Ontario Line construction work, including around beautification.
7. City Council request that prior to any authorization by the City for the use of Gertrude Gate for hauling that Metrolinx be required to host an in-person meeting with neighbours, with senior staff from Metrolinx in attendance and leading the meeting, to review their proposal and the proposed mitigation measures and conditions that would apply, to discuss alternatives and to receive community feedback.
Origin
Summary
City Council, through TE4.70, directed City staff to report to Toronto and East York Community Council (TEYCC) on a semi-annual basis with updates on the status and progress of Metrolinx’s Ontario Line construction in Toronto-East York.
This report provides updates on:
- Ontario Line South construction updates and station-specific issues;
- Other project-wide construction issues and responses, such as haul routes and construction mitigation approaches;
- Community engagement;
- Metrolinx’s Community Benefits and Supports Program; and
- Progress on the Ontario Line Subcommittee Recommendations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261289.pdf
Attachment 1 - Update on Subcommittee on Metrolinx’s Ontario Line Construction Recommendations (TM2.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-261290.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-201864.pdf
(January 13, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
(January 13, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (TE.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/comm/communicationfile-201916.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to publish the 2025 Annual Report on Community Benefits, initially anticipated for Fall 2025, immediately.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to provide Councillor briefings on the alignment of their Community Benefits and Supports program with the Ontario Line’s Subcommittee recommendations following the release of their Annual Report.
3. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to formally engage with the Garment District Neighbourhood Association and the Chinatown Land Trust for input into new station naming at Queen/Spadina Station and provide an update by the second quarter of 2026 to the local Councillor.
4. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to provide the rationale for determining which Ontario Line stations are 24/7 sites and therefore eligible for acoustic shelters and to reassess options to providing an acoustic shelter at Queen/Spadina Station, in alignment with prior Council-approved direction, and to engage closely with local residents around noise during this interim period.
5. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion and the General Manager, Transportation Services to request Metrolinx to communicate with Transportation Services on options, including but not limited to a full pausing of work, to mitigate impacts of construction works at Exhibition Station during the FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 11-July 19, 2026).
6. City Council direct the Executive Director, Transit Expansion to request Metrolinx to develop a strategy for supporting Business Improvement Areas, community organizations and cultural institutions, such as Campbell House, affected by Ontario Line construction work, including around beautification.
That:
1. City Council request that prior to any authorization by the City for the use of Gertrude Gate for hauling that Metrolinx be required to host an in-person meeting with neighbours, with senior staff from Metrolinx in attendance and leading the meeting, to review their proposal and the proposed mitigation measures and conditions that would apply, to discuss alternatives and to receive community feedback.