Provincial government ordered to halt demolition at Ontario Place
On July 10, 2024, the Ontario government agreed to halt demolition pending the results of Ontario Place Protectors (OPP)'s challenge to the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act on July 19.
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Ontario Place Protectors (OPP) has advised that the Ontario Government has agreed to stop demolition at Ontario Place, pending the hearing of OPP’s Application to the Superior Court of Ontario on July 19, 2024. The Ontario government had begun demolition at the West Island on Saturday, June 23, beginning early preparations for the recreational facility by private developer Therme.
According to OPP, Ontario agrees to the following until 6:00 p.m. on July 19, 2024, with respect to the work at Ontario Place:
The OPP noted that Ontario agrees to not cause or permit any permanent destruction of any trees, shrubs or buildings at Ontario Place.
Additionally, it noted that if unforeseen circumstances require that the work described above, such as to prevent a serious risk of harm to any person’s health, Ontario will make best efforts to provide advance notice to the Applicant and the Court.
The work began under the authority of the “Rebuilding Ontario Place Act” (ROPA)—despite the Act being challenged in court by OPP, and awaiting a trial date, which is now set for July 19.
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