2025.MM29.11

Background

On April 16th, a New York Times article titled “A wellness Company with False Claims, Global Aims and a Toronto Island” pointed out that the development has ‘already exacted a severe toll. The province has razed mature trees, destroying a waterfront recreation space beloved by Torontonians and the habitat of many animals including beavers, minks, foxes, coyotes and over 170 species of birds’. Potential disasters raised in the New York Times Article can still be averted.

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

City Council requested the City Manager to provide a status update on City activities related to the Therme space project, and corresponding legislative mechanism, as well as updates regarding parking, site servicing and construction related road closures and alterations around the area. Moreover, it includes a request for an update on the City’s review of the Province’s initial Ontario Place planning application, including findings on public benefit, waterfront access, and whether it would be recommended for approval. Lastly, the Council requests information on any remaining approvals and what public benefits the development may be obligated to provide.

Source: City of Toronto

Proposed by

Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik