November 19 I listened to very informative, well researched webinar  hosted by Environmental Defence.  As someone who has been opposed to this highway for years on the basis that it doesn’t solved the stated problem, there is an easy alternative for reducing the truck traffic on 401 which would eases congestion on the 401 and very importantly the amount of natural heritage damage is unacceptable I have been frustrated and saddened that the Province persists in saying that they are going to build it.  I have also been unclear on whether there is any opportunity still for the Federal Government to get involved with an Impact Assessment.  I now understand status and am relieved to know that there are still some real hurdles that the Province needs to resolve.  Here is link to recording.  And here is the agenda for that meeting with a slide deck.

The federal government has clear authority and jurisdiction to designate the 413 for Impact Assessment

Multiple federally protected values are threatened along the Highway

A decision must be made by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change by January 19, 2025