Attempts to ban Wind Power in Toronto

Councillors Ainslie & Thompson motion to ban wind power in the City of Toronto. At an Executive Committee meeting, there are many public deputations on the health and environmental impacts of wind in response the motioned ban.  Executive Committee asked the Toronto Environment Office to report back after TO Hydro has completed its wind study in Scarborough on how the City can promote and nurture green energy projects in Toronto (EX43.24).

Scarborough Community Council (SCC) votes to ban industrialization of Scarborough's waterfront. Many public and NGO deputations on benefits of industrial off-shore projects (i.e. wind). Read InsideToronto article here. City Council rules SCC vote out of order because the Executive Committee had already debated wind turbines.