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Doug Ford Eyeing Filling in Part of Lake Ontario for New Convention Centre
Premier Doug Ford is studying a multibillion-dollar, 2-million-square-foot convention centre on artificial land to replace the outdated Metro Toronto Convention Centre, aiming to recapture lost business.
- On March 6, 2026, Ontario Premier Doug Ford confirmed he is exploring filling part of Lake Ontario to create an artificial island for a multibillion-dollar, two-million-square-foot convention centre.
- Ford says Toronto needs more convention space and called the Metro Toronto Convention Centre a terrible site; the 2023 Auditor-General report found MTCC lost 20 international conventions averaging about 11,700 delegates and about $490 million impact.
- Potential sites include a new island between Humber Bay Park and Ontario Place, East Harbour, the Port Lands, and Exhibition Place, while a two-year feasibility study is under way and experts warn of high costs, environmental hurdles, and flood risks.
- Ford says he discussed the idea with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, who was receptive, but the city has not received a formal proposal and would review major developments; opposition figures and federal regulators warn of challenges.
- Recent city projects demonstrate Ontario Place redevelopment and Ookwemin Minising, a new island near the Port Lands, as part of a broader waterfront agenda by Ford's government.
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dailyguardian.caFord considers filling part of Lake Ontario to build massive convention centre
Premier Doug Ford confirmed reporting he was considering filling part of the lake to build a new convention centre, which he has priced at 'a few billion' dollars.
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