May 21, 2021

Transit expansion in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area is moving full steam ahead! On May 11, the federal government announced an unprecedented funding commitment of $10.4 billion to support the delivery of Ontario's four priority subway projects: the Ontario Line; a three-stop Scarborough Subway Extension; the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and the Yonge North Subway Extension! This is in addition to a significant provincial funding commitment, marking the largest subway expansion in Canadian history.

This announcement is part of the federal government's plan to create one million jobs, fight climate change and rebuild a more sustainable and resilient economy. Read more about this in statements from the Chair of York Region and the Chair of the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation.

We are thrilled with the federal and provincial government's commitment to invest in public transit—the Yonge North Subway Extension is York Region's top transit priority. This is a significant milestone for the Province, York Region and the GTHA, meaning that we can finally get shovels in the ground for this critical project!

benefits of the Yonge North Subway Extension

The Yonge North Subway Extension [YNSE] will create new jobs, build a stronger economy, shape communities and support a sustainable future by:

• Creating 52,000 new jobs delivered through the YNSE construction providing new opportunities for apprentices and businesses, which includes 5,000 new jobs delivered 10 years after construction

• Saving over 13 tonnes of greenhouse gas [GHG] per workday by reducing 3,300 bus trips per day required to service this segment of Yonge Street in 2031

• Serving 94,100 riders each weekday

• Providing improved access to transit and jobs:
• 26,000 more people within a 10-minute walk from a station along the extension by 2041
• 22,900 employees within a 10-minute walk from a station along the extension by 2041

According to a recent Deloitte report, the Yonge North Subway Extension will generate significant economic benefits for both Ontario and Canada.

next steps

York Region and YRRTC will continue working with all levels of government to help move this critical project forward.

for more information

For more information project updates, public consultation opportunities, as well as news about design and construction of the YNSE, and more, please visit Metrolinx.