How Nick Mantas voted at council

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1. 2025.MM32.21AMENDED

   Strengthening Protections for Toronto's Tree Canopy

   On June 25, 2025, a by-law-protected, mature honey locust tree was removed without permits on a residential infill development site in Leaside. After the initial minor variance application was submitted, City Planning worked collaboratively with the developer on revised plans requiring additional variances to ensure the protection of the tree while facilitating the construction of new housing on the site. The application was approved by the Committee of Adjustment. Following the removal of the tree, the applicant resubmitted their application to include a new parking pad. This incident highlights a significant challenge the City faces in our efforts to protect and expand our tree canopy – a key part of Toronto’s broader environmental initiatives, in support of our TransformTO emissions reduction targets. The most recent Tree Canopy Study (2018) identified that the greatest amount of potential space for canopy growth is found on private property throughout the City, highlighting the importance of strong tree protections. The recourse available to the City to respond to tree by-law contraventions does not reflect the importance our tree canopy holds for the health and we…

   City Council · 2025-07-24 21:42 PM

   Adopt Item as Amended

   Nick Mantas's vote: Absent

   Majority required - MM32.21 - Recommendations 2 and 3 only

   Motion result

   Carried

   Recorded tally

   18-2

   Source outcome