Certificate of Property Use for Contaminated Site at 4610 Finch Avenue East, Toronto

Official title: City of Toronto - Certificate of property use

Closed Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
The Ontario Ministry of Environment is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use for a contaminated property in Scarborough. The City of Toronto wants to develop the site at 4610 Finch Avenue East for residential use. A risk assessment found contamination that requires ongoing management measures like barriers, air monitoring, and worker safety plans.

Why This Matters

Planning to buy a home in this new development? You should know the land has contamination requiring permanent management. Future residents will live with ongoing monitoring and restrictions. Neighbours may want to understand what's being built next door.

What Could Change

If approved, the property can be developed for residential use despite contamination. The Certificate of Property Use will be registered on the property title permanently. Future owners must be informed of contamination and restrictions before any sale.

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?
  • Are the building construction restrictions and soil barriers sufficient?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Draft CPU to understand the proposed risk management measures and conditions.
  2. Submit your comment through the Environmental Registry of Ontario by January 5, 2026. Include ERO number 025-1289 in your submission.
  3. Alternatively, email your feedback to richard.saunders@ontario.ca or mail it to the Toronto District Office at 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M2M 4J1.

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