Certificate of Property Use for 1113-1117 Dundas Street West, Toronto
Official title: City of Toronto - Certificate of property use
The Ontario Ministry of Environment is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use for a contaminated site in downtown Toronto. The City of Toronto wants to redevelop 1113-1117 Dundas Street West for residential use. A risk assessment found contamination that needs ongoing management, including soil barriers and regular inspections.
Why This Matters
Planning to buy or rent in this new development? You should know the site has contamination that requires permanent management. Future residents will live above soil barriers designed to block contact with pollutants. The certificate gets registered on the property title, so it follows the land forever.
What Could Change
If approved, the City of Toronto can proceed with residential development on this contaminated site. The Certificate of Property Use will require permanent soil barriers, regular inspections, and a soil management plan. Any future property owners must receive a copy of the certificate before purchase.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed soil barriers and risk management measures adequate to protect future residents?
- Should the director issue the Certificate of Property Use for residential development on this contaminated site?
How to Participate
- Review the Draft Certificate of Property Use to understand the proposed risk management measures.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page by January 10, 2026.
- You can also contact richard.saunders@ontario.ca or call (416) 990-2661 with questions.