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The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 14 Ontario Government Notice Invitation to a Community Engagement Webinar about The GTA West Highway and Transit Corridor Environmental Assessment Study THE STUDY The Ontario Mi ry of Transportation {MTO) is in Stage 2 of the GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study. After confirming the Preferred Route and 2020 Focused Analysis Area on August 7, 2020 (please refer to the enclosed key plan or view mapping at www.gta-west.com), the GTA West Project. Team commenced developing the Preferred Route to a preliminary design level of detail The GTA West Study is being undertaken as an Individual EA in accordance with the Ontario EA Act and the GTA West Corridor EA Terms of Reference, which was approved tye bth Rebs Minister of the rg on March 4, 2008. On May 3, 2021, the Federal Minister of he GTA West Study also warrants designation under the Federal Impact mesesement act ‘More information i is available on the project website at COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR To further meet the public's needs and address community questions, the GTA West roject Team is hosting a Communit Engagement Webinar where the public and stakeholders can understand more about the project and have their questions answered. You are invited to attend the commun Engagement Webinar hosted by th West Project Team on July 28, 2021 Sara 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The GTA West Project Team will provide a brief overview of the project followed by a question & answer period. Expert panelists from a variety of disciplines (e.g. noise, air quality, fisheries, archaeology, etc.) will be in attendance to answer your questions. Public and Project. Team member health and safety is of utmost importance. Given the current COVID-1: pandemic, this Webinar will be conducted as an online session hosted through the Zoom platform. For the best experience, we encourage you to join the Webinar on Zoom through an electronic device. If you don't have access to an electronic device, you can listen to the Webinar through your telephone. If you join by telephone, please submit your questions in advance. A recording of the event will be posted on the project website. To register for the Community Engagement Nvebinar, please visit the Project ject website at and click (3 Preferred Route on the Zoom registration link under the Upcoming Opportunities for Input section, if hi questions that you would like to submit to dis GTA West Project Team in advance of the Webinar, please e-mail them to project_team@gta-west.com, submit them through the contact form on the project website at www.gta-west.com/ contactus/ or call the toll-free telephone line at 1-877-522-691 COMMENTS As always, comments and input regarding the study are encouraged. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation to meet the requirements of the Ontario EA Act. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in this project, please contact the Project Team at the e-mail address or telephone line listed above. Study information is available on the project website: www.gta-west.com. Des renseignements sont disponibles en frangais en composant 289 835-2484 (Yannick Garnier). essage at the toll-free telephone line at 1-877-522-6916. If you have B NEWS Town of Halton Hills photo Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette seconded the motion to urge the provincial government to bring back the Ontario eviction ban. REGION PUSHES FOR REINSTATEMENT OF ONTARIO EVICTION BAN MELANIE HENNESSEY mhennessey@metroland.com Halton is urging the provincial govern- ment to re-establish its residential evic- tion ban that was quietly lifted when the stay-at- ‘home order ended in early June. During its most recent meeting, region- alcouncil passed a unanimous motion that asks for the Ontario eviction ban to remain in place for the duration of time that pro- vind COVID: 19 restrictions are in force. many people still out of work due to ie pandemic or returning to their jobs on. modified hours, Burlington Mayor Mar- ianne Meed Ward — who brought the reso- lution forth — said it's clear that the evic- tion ban needs to be reinstated. “There are still people Struggling an¢ and suffering, and they're still having cha’ Jenges in in ‘a virtual environment a essing the services they need," she said. owe need to urgently appeal to the Provinelal gov- ernment to extend the b Meed Ward said the issue was brought to her attention when she heard from a lo- cal mother, who raised urgent concerns about her potential imminent eviction once the ban lifted. The mayor then connected her with See - page 15 “During the pandemic we do have those who are vulnerable, and they do need our help.” ~ Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette