Certificate of Property Use for 419-425 Woodbine Avenue, Toronto
Official title: 421 Woodbine Avenue Holdings Inc. - Certificate of property use
A developer wants to build homes on a contaminated property in Toronto's east end. The ministry reviewed their risk assessment and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set rules for how the land can be safely developed, including barriers to contaminated soil and ongoing inspections.
Why This Matters
Live near Woodbine Avenue in Toronto's east end? This property at 419-425 Woodbine could become residential housing. The site has contaminated soil, so the certificate would require safety measures like barriers and inspections. Future residents and neighbours should know what protections are in place.
What Could Change
If approved, the Certificate of Property Use would allow residential development on this contaminated site. The developer must install barriers to prevent contact with contaminated soil, conduct regular inspections, and follow a groundwater management plan. A notice would be registered on the property title warning future buyers.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed risk management measures adequate to protect future residents?
- Should the Certificate of Property Use be issued for residential development on this contaminated site?
How to Participate
- Review the draft Certificate of Property Use to understand the proposed conditions and risk management measures.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page or by email to richard.saunders@ontario.ca by December 28, 2025.