Certificate of Property Use for Residential Development at 4610 Finch Avenue East, 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 Scarborough. The property at 4610 Finch Avenue East has undergone a risk assessment and would be approved for residential development with specific safety conditions.
Why This Matters
Planning to buy a home in this future development? This certificate sets the safety rules for the site. Contaminants were found here, so ongoing monitoring and barriers will be required. Future residents and neighbours should know what protections are in place.
What Could Change
If approved, the City of Toronto can proceed with residential development on this contaminated site. Building restrictions, soil barriers, air monitoring, and regular inspections will be legally required. A notice will be registered on the property title warning future buyers about the contamination history.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed risk management measures adequate to protect future residents from soil and groundwater contamination?
- Should the Certificate of Property Use be issued with the proposed conditions for residential development?
How to Participate
- Review the Draft CPU to understand the proposed risk management measures and conditions.
- Submit your comments through this consultation page or by email to richard.saunders@ontario.ca before January 5, 2026.