Bill 212 grants the Ontario government extensive authority over municipal bike lanes and allows the construction of Highway 413 to commence before crucial Indigenous consultations and environmental assessments are conducted.
Premier Doug Ford refused to clarify amendments to Bill 212, instead accusing the city of Toronto of exaggerating the costs involved in removing bike lanes on significant roads.
Cycling advocates are voicing their strong opposition to the legislation, which they believe undermines the safety and accessibility of cycling infrastructure by enabling the removal of critical bike lanes.
The new legislation stirs concern from Indigenous communities, as it prioritizes the development of Highway 413 without completing the necessary consultations or assessments required under the Environmental Assessment Act.
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