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Hi Kaitie; Based on My Experience Your Contact Lists Look Similar To From: Currie, Leslie (MTO) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: December-14-18 12:18 PM To: Katie Bright Cc: Leanna Burgess; Halim Abdihalim; Rupesh Udash; Simon Strauss Subject: RE: Two projects - request for feedback re: potentially interested Indigenous communities Hi Kaitie; Based on my experience your contact lists look similar to what I would develop at MTO As always, the final decision is up to Metrolinx, and should follow the advice of Metrolinx Legal Services Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions Leslie Currie Indigenous Liaison Phone: 416-235-5229 Cell: 647-274-8489 From: Katie Bright [mailto:Katie Bright@metrolinx com] Sent: December 14, 2018 10:38 AM To: Currie, Leslie (MTO) Cc: Leanna Burgess ; Halim Abdihalim ; Rupesh Udash ; Simon Strauss Subject: Two projects - request for feedback re: potentially interested Indigenous communities Hi Leslie, There are two projects that Metrolinx would appreciate your feedback on re: potentially interested Indigenous communities Below are project descriptions and the lists developed to date: Expansion of Milton GO Station, Redevelopment of Meadowvale GO Station, and Construction of the New Station Operations West Facility Metrolinx is currently completing environmental due diligence studies, including a Stage 1-2 archaeological assessment, for the Expansion of Milton GO Station, Redevelopment of Meadowvale GO Station, and Construction of the New Station Operations West Facility Attached is a study area figure – the study area falls within the Town of Milton and the City of Mississauga, in the regional municipalities of Halton and Peel in Ontario Here is the list we are working with at the moment: · Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation · Huron-Wendat Nation · Six Nations · Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Project This project is located in the City of Toronto and includes: · New tracks: one heading north on Stouffville and one heading east on Lakeshore East · Rail/rail grade separation of the new Stouffville connection under the Lakeshore East tracks at Scarborough Junction · Re-located Scarborough GO Station building to accommodate new tracks · Stouffville rail corridor: § Depressed rail corridor along Stouffville from Corvette Avenue to Danforth Road § Depressed rail grade separation at Danforth Road § Grade separation of the pedestrian crossing at Corvette Avenue · Lakeshore East rail corridor: New alignment of Lakeshore East tracks to the north New rail carrying structure over Midland Avenue Study area: Here is the list we are working with at the moment: · Williams Treaties First Nations: Alderville First Nation Beausoleil First Nation Chippewas of Georgina Island Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation (Rama) Curve Lake First Nation Hiawatha First Nation Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation · Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation · Huron-Wendat Nation · Kawartha Nishnawbe First Nation · Métis Nation of Ontario FYI, the list above matches the list we previously discussed for some other projects close to this project I understand that IAO is anticipated to release updated advice re: consulting with Métis communities and organizations – that will be considered once received Any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated Thanks and regards, - Katie Katie Bright, MCIP, RPP Manager (A), Environmental Programs and Assessment Metrolinx 10 Bay Street | Toronto | Ontario | M5J 2R8 T: 416 202 4967 C: 647 927 5065 This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies of the e-mail together with any attachments This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies of the e-mail together with any attachments From: Desautels, Solange (MECP) To: Simon Strauss Cc: Rupesh Udash; James Hartley; Batista, Cindy (MECP) Subject: RE: Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Date: Thursday, January 10, 2019 4:57:16 PM Attachments: image001.png Hi. Thanks for your message. Yes that information would be good. Do u also want confirmation of Aboriginal communities that is something that needs to be done first and do u have a list of communities yet. Solange Desautels | Supervisor Central and East Unit|Environmental Assessment Services Section | Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch | Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | 135 St Clair Ave W |1st Floor |Toronto ON M4V 1P5| T: 416-314-7241 | From: Simon Strauss [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: January 10, 2019 3:18 PM To: Desautels, Solange (MECP) Cc: Rupesh Udash; James Hartley Subject: Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Good afternoon Solange, Happy new year, I hope you had a wonderful break. I called a couple of days ago, and wanted to follow up: we are in the pre-TPAP phase of a new project, the Scarborough Junction Grade Separation, and I wanted to reach out to the MECP as we start preparing for the TPAP. In terms of initial steps, I would like to confirm what information you would need in order to assign a Project Officer. I’m assuming at a minimum: · Project description · Study area map · Proposed TPAP schedule Thanks very much, a feel free to give a call if that would be easier. Regards, Simon Strauss Project Manager, Environmental Programs & Assessment Metrolinx 10 Bay St., 14th Floor | Toronto | Ontario | M5J 2W3 T: 416.202.3919 C: 647.283.0895 This e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete all copies of the e-mail together with any attachments. From: ESA Aurora (MNRF) To: Giesbrecht, Debra Subject: RE: Information Request - Scarborough Junction, Metrolinx Date: Monday, January 21, 2019 10:23:39 AM Attachments: image001.png Ms. Giesbrecht; We find your background information to be extensive and complete. MNRF has nothing further to add. Thank you for your time JEFF J. ANDERSEN MANAGEMENT BIOLOGIST || ONTARIO MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES & FORESTRY || AURORA DISTRICT 50 Bloomington Road, Aurora ON L4G 0L8 | [email protected] | 905.713.7341 From: Giesbrecht, Debra <[email protected]> Sent: January 15, 2019 11:48 AM To: ESA Aurora (MNRF) <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Information Request - Scarborough Junction, Metrolinx Attention : ESA Aurora, I have attached an information request letter for Scarborough Junction Grade Separation (a Metrolinx project). I conducted a background review following guidance outlined in the Southern Region Natural Heritage Information Request Guide. I am requesting any additional information, which may not be in the NHIC database. Thanks in advance for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Debbie Giesbrecht Debbie Giesbrecht M.Sc. Senior Ecologist Direct: 905 381-3214 Mobile: 289 775-6249 Fax: 905 385-3534 [email protected] Stantec 200-835 Paramount Drive Stoney Creek ON L8J 0B4 The content of this email is the confidential property of Stantec and should not be copied, modified, retransmitted, or used for any purpose except with Stantec's written authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete all copies and notify us immediately. From: Kevin DeMille To: Walter, Laura Subject: RE: Information Request - Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Project – Cultural Heritage Assessment Report Date: Monday, March 4, 2019 9:44:17 AM Attachments: image004.png Good morning Laura, Thank you for your information request for the Cultural Heritage Assessment Report on the Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Project in the City of Toronto. Your request to verify the presence of conservation easements or OHT owned properties within or adjacent to the area displayed in the map you provided has been processed. I’ve reviewed the site against our database of OHT easements and properties. We can confirm that the OHT does not have any conservation easements or Trust-owned properties within or adjacent to the area that you provided in the map. I also recommend you check the Trust’s register (available online) http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/index.php/pages/tools/ontario-heritage-act-register or contact the local municipality to verify no local heritage properties are present within the identified study area. The Heritage Planner, [email protected] at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport can assist you with any questions you may have about any other provincially owned heritage properties within or adjacent to the study area. Kind regards, Kevin De Mille Kevin De Mille| Heritage Planner Ontario Heritage Trust Telephone: 416.314.5972 Email: [email protected] heritagetrust.on.ca | doorsopenontario.on.ca From: Walter, Laura [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: February-28-19 3:43 PM To: Kevin DeMille Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Information Request - Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Project – Cultural Heritage Assessment Report Good afternoon Kevin, As part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Scarborough Junction Grade Separation Project, Stantec is conducting a Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (CHAR) on behalf of Metrolinx. As a provincial crown agency, Metrolinx is subject to the 2010 Standards & Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties (S&G) issued under the Ontario Heritage
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