C153-2023

Background

Deputy Mayor Singh outlined concerns brought forward from a non-profit organization regarding a potential expansion of the Goreway Gas Plant.

A motion, moved by City Councillor Power and seconded by Mayor Brown was introduced, with the operative clauses as follows:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 

1.    That staff be directed to report back and provide an update on the potential expansion of the Goreway Generation Station (8600 Goreway Drive, Brampton, ON); and

2.    That the report back from staff specifically highlight how it effects our City approved GHG emission reduction targets and any potential environmental and health impacts as a result of this contract extension 

Deputy Mayor Singh outlined the purpose of the motion.

Councillor Power accepted an amendment from Mayor Brown to request that staff also report on how an expansion of the plant may impact the City’s targets for reductions in GHG emissions. 

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

• C153-2023

  Moved byCity Councillor Power

  Seconded byMayor Patrick Brown

  WHEREAS On May 16th, 2023 the Electricity System Operator (IESO) offered contracts to increase the capacity of gas-fired electricity generation at the Goreway gas plant in the amount of 40.4 megawatts, adding an extra 5 per cent of capacity to the facility;

  WHEREAS The IESO also extended the contract of the plant from the end date of 2029 to 2035;

  WHEREAS On December 23, 2022, the Energy Minister sent a directive to the IESO about new gas projects stating "it is my expectation that the IESO will be clear about the requirement for a resolution from municipal council supporting a proponent or counterparty with a proposed project located in that municipality";

  WHEREAS The Green Energy Repeal Act in (2018) gave powers back to municipalities regarding how land use for renewable energy is regulated and approved in Ontario;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. That staff be directed to report back and provide an update on the potential expansion of the Goreway Generation Station (8600 Goreway Drive, Brampton, ON); and

  2. That the report back from staff specifically highlight how it effects our City approved GHG emission reduction targets and any potential environmental and health impacts as a result of this contract extension.

  Carried

Source: City of Toronto

Proposed by

Rod Power

Additional Details

CLL Singh "the expansion will hurt our GHG emissions target..we have serious targets to hit.. will be almost impossible.. we are in a climate change emergency" ( stated on video recording)