Notice of Study Submission 407 ETR – Highway 407 Improvements Ninth Line, Donald Cousens Parkway, and York-Durham Line

THE STUDY The 407 ETR Concession Company Ltd. (407 ETR) has completed the preliminary design and environmental assessment study for interchange improvements on Highway 407 ETR, in the City of Markham, York Region; and the City of Pickering, Durham Region. This study has determined the preliminary designs for improvements at the Ninth Line, Donald Cousens Parkway and York-Durham Line interchanges. The Study Areas are shown on the map below.

THE PROCESS This Study followed the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) planning process for a Group “B” project, with the opportunity for external agency and public consultation throughout the project.

A Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) has been prepared which includes a summary of the undertaking, consultation process, existing environmental issues, evaluation of alternatives, and the mitigation measures that have been developed to address environmental concerns.

The TESR will be available on November 9, 2020 for a period of 30 days until December 8, 2020 at the following locations and online:

407 ETR Concession Company Limited Online: https://www.407etr.com/en/highway/highway/construction-update.html

Markham Village Branch Markham Civic Centre 6031 Highway 7 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, L3P 3A7 Markham, Ontario L3R 9W3 Tel: 905-513-7977 ext. 4271 Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 (excluding statutory holidays) PM Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

OUTSTANDING ISSUES AFTER TESR REVIEW The Environmental Assessment Act has been recently amended through the COVID -19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 regarding outstanding concerns remaining after individuals / parties have reviewed the TESR. In the event there are outstanding concerns regarding potential adverse impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, a Part II Order request should be addressed in writing to both:

Minister Jeff Yurek Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks 777 Bay Street, 5th Floor 135 St. Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor ON M7A 2J3 Toronto, ON M4V 1P5 [email protected] [email protected]

If there are any outstanding concern(s), they should be directed to the Project Manager or the 407 ETR Vice President, Highway and Tolling Operations listed below, no later than December 8, 2020.

Steve Taylor, P.Eng., Project Manager Craig D. White, P.Eng. Vice President BT Engineering Inc. Highway and Tolling Operations 9040 Leslie Street, Unit 218 407 ETR Concession Company Limited Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3M4 6300 West Tel.: 905-709-4554 Woodbridge, ON L4H 1J1 Toll Free: 1-855-228-4813 Tel: 905-264-5220 [email protected] [email protected]

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to view or access the TESR, please contact the Project Manager or the 407 ETR Vice President, Highway and Tolling Operations.

All information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Pour des renseignements en français veuillez communiquer avec Daniel Riendeau au: (613) 228-4813 ou [email protected].