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Federal Government withdraws 413 environmental assessment requirement

This past Thursday the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario submitted a joint application to the Federal Court to withdraw the federal environmental assessment for Highway 413. The withdrawal means that arguments about the legalities surrounding the Federal Impact Assessment Act will not be clarified by the courts. It also means there will …

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Join us Saturday October 1 for a walk/ride through farms and conservation areas threatened by Highway 413

Harvest Ontario Walk/Bike If you are interested in showing your displeasure about the Ontario PC government’s plan to ram a provincial limited access highway through the heart of the greenbelt all but destroying Brampton’s planned Heritage Heights community, here is your chance. Several grassroots organizations have banded together to raise awareness about the proposed 413 …

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Brampton Council rejects motion to reconsider highway 413 position

During today’s meeting the motion to reconsider the City’s support for Highway 413 was defeated. A two-thirds majority vote was required to reopen the topic but the request put forward by Councillor Whillans and seconded by Councillor Santos was rejected in a 6-5 vote. Here’s how the vote went. ForCouncillor BowmanCouncillor PalleschiCouncillor SantosCouncillor VicenteCouncillor Whillans …

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Brampton Council to revisit support for the 413

January 23, 2022 In an interesting move, two Brampton Councillors are asking that the City withdraw its support for highway 413. It was previously thought that the Provincial Government would support the City’s plan of a “Boulevard” option for the portion of the highway running through the Heritage Heights sub-division in the City’s northwest. More …

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2024 BEA Year-end Review

The environmental movement experienced considerable resistance in 2024 with differing opinions being vehemently expressed on both sides especially on areas of climate policy and active transportation. BEA members soldiered on against these challenges and progress was made in the four focus areas, Advocacy, Events, Education, Collaboration. Challenges continue at the start of 2025 but good may come from this chaos as the country faces both economic catastrophe and climate-based apocalypse.

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The Etobicoke Creek has a new Watershed Plan

The Etobicoke Creek Watershed Plan (ECWP) addresses urbanization’s adverse effects on the watershed, promoting healthier ecosystems. Approved by local authorities, it includes goals focused on sustainable development, habitat restoration, and enhancing natural heritage. Collaborative efforts aim to implement diverse actions, ensuring lasting ecological balance and community involvement over the next decade.

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BEA Participates in Rally & Ride Event

The Ontario government’s Bill 212 threatens the environment by fast-tracking highway 413 construction without an environmental assessment. It undermines municipal planning and bike lanes, critical for reducing carbon emissions. The bill contradicts global climate goals, promotes car culture while jeopardizing public health, and poses risks to community safety and sustainability.