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Days after Ontario environment minister's COP26 visit, Ford government releases economic update with no major investments to tackle climate crisis

Ottawa has taken charge of the environmental assessment for the Ford government’s contentious Highway 413 project, but will leave a second controversial highway plan in Ontario’s hands. The 413 ⁠— which has come under increased scrutiny over its environmental impact in recent months ⁠— will now be subject to a longer and more rigorous review. Many believe this effectively spells the end of the project. The planned highway, the subject of a Torstar investigation published last month, would run through the protected Greenbelt. "Canadians expect their governments to make decisions ...