Protecting the Environment

A healthy waterfront depends on a healthy environment. As a steward of Toronto’s waterfront, Toronto Port Authority is committed to protecting the natural environment while supporting responsible growth and operations. Through our ESG strategy, we take a proactive approach to managing energy use, waste, marine health, air quality and other environmental impacts, while continually seeking opportunities to reduce our footprint and strengthen environmental performance.

Combatting Floatables

Plastic pollution in the Toronto inner harbour is a real problem affecting the health of our marine ecosystem. To address this challenge head-on, Toronto Port Authority is part of the Toronto Inner Harbour Floatables Strategy, a coalition of partners dedicated to tackling, and preventing, floating debris. We’re also a foundational partner in the innovative Trash Trapping Program led by the University of Toronto Trash Team.

Maintaining the Harbour Environment

Historically, Toronto Port Authority has contributed to the creation of parkland including Tommy Thompson Park (the Leslie Street Spit). Today, we provide services to maintain the harbour through dredging and other clean-up operations that support and protect beaches, shoreline, parkland, infrastructure and recreational uses of the inner harbour.

Noise Monitoring

As the owner and operator of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, we endeavour to keep our operations as safe, clean and quiet as possible, to ensure we remain a good neighbour to the local community. Our Noise Management Office maintains a robust program of noise monitoring and reporting. Visit the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport website for details.

Collaborative Contributions

Toronto Port Authority staff contribute technical expertise to waterfront planning and infrastructure initiatives through a variety of stakeholder committees. This work has helped inform major projects led by public agencies and municipal partners. We are a member of many partnerships including the One Waterfront Coalition and Aquatic Habitat Toronto.