Jury Report

View the webcast

The Annual Public Meeting is one of the instruments designed by the Treasury Board of Canada to promote common standards of accessibility, transparency and accountability among Crown Corporations of the Government of Canada.

Welcome and Introductions

Dr. David V.J. Bell, Chair of the Board of Directors of Parc Downsview Park Inc. welcomes you to our first Annual Public Meeting — one of many outreach activities designed to engage you and communities across the GTA and Canada in the building of Downsview Park.

PDP's Mandate and Corporate Plan

The Government of Canada has articulated a clear mandate for PDP to create a unique urban recreational green space for the enjoyment of future generations. This mandate has been expressed in a Corporate Plan Summary that will govern PDP's activities for the next five years. Dr. Bell discusses the contents of the Coporate Plan and answers any questions you may have.

Read the Corporate Plan Summary (PDF).

PDP's Operational Highlights

Tony Genco, PDP's President and CEO, presents an overview of key developments in the growth of the corporation in recent months and offers a glimpse of the next steps in PDP’s evolution.
Questions for the President and CEO.

The Canada Forest: Building Downsview Park Phase 1: The progress that has been made to date on the earth movement and soil regeneration activities that are taking place on site in advance of the planting of the Canada Forest this spring.

Urban Development Plan and Sustainable Development Guidelines: PDP Inc, through consultants Brook, McIlroy Inc. introduces to the public the process that will guide the development strategy that will result in the creation of an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable community.

Questions and Answers from the Audience: Members of the Board of Directors answer your questions on topics related to the development of the park and the growth of PDP as a corporation.