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Environment Minister Issues Positive Decision on Metrolinx Study

TORONTO (October 5, 2009) – Metrolinx received the approval with conditions announced today by Minister of the Environment John Gerretsen of the Environmental Assessment conducted for the Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link project.

“We are pleased that Minister Gerretsen has approved the environmental assessment with conditions,” said Rob Prichard, President and CEO of Metrolinx. “We accept the conditions. They are constructive and consistent with our commitment to mitigate any adverse impacts of the project on the surrounding communities. When completed, the Georgetown South Service Expansion will make a major contribution to improved transit in the Greater Toronto Area, reduced congestion and better air quality.”

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September 16, 2009  |  |  |	Metrolinx Information Clarification Statement to the Minister of the Environment
September 16, 2009  |  |  |	Toronto Public Health Response to Information Clarification
September 3, 2009  |  |  |	Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union Pearson Rail Link Environmental Project Review moves to final phase
July 30, 2009  |  |  |	Metrolinx Successfully Completes First Stage of Province’s Transit Project Assessment Process
July 30, 2009  |  |  |	Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link Public Consultation Highlights
May 26, 2009  |  |  |	Metrolinx to study electrification of GO Transit's rail system
April 2, 2009  |  |  |	Notice of Commencement - Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link Project
March 9, 2009  |  |  |	Transport Canada issues a Notice of Commencement under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act for the Georgetown South Service Expansion and Union-Pearson Rail Link (GSSE)
Jan 21, 2009  |  |  |	Metrolinx launches project to expand GO and build Rail Link to Pearson International Airport
Jan 21, 2009  |  |  |	Backgrounder - Metrolinx launches project to expand GO and build Rail Link to Pearson International Airport
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