Regional Council - Special Meeting

That Council receive the communication from Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated May 13, 2021.

WHEREAS on May 11, 2021, the Government of Canada announced a commitment of 40% capital funding for the Yonge North Subway Extension; and WHEREAS the Provincial government included the Yonge North Subway Extension as a priority project in the Province's Transit Plan and as such is also funding it; and WHEREAS safe and reliable transportation options continue to be the predominant issue for York Region residents; and WHEREAS extending the Yonge North Subway Extension to the Richmond Hill / Langstaff Urban Growth Centre is the top transit priority of York Regional Council; and WHEREAS an infrastructure project of this magnitude will bring thousands of jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide additional housing options for residents and support the post-pandemic recovery of York Region; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That York Regional Council write to the Prime Minister of Canada, Deputy Prime Minister Freeland, Minister McKenna, Minister Ng, York Region MPs, the Premier of Ontario, Minister Mulroney, Associate Minister Surma and York Region MPPs expressing appreciation and gratitude for the historic funding agreement on the Yonge North Subway Extension.

That Council resolve into Private Session at 10:30 a.m.

That Council approve the confidential direction to staff.

That Council enact Bylaw No. 2021-32 to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting of Council held on May 20, 2021.