407 ETR marks Pollinator Week with native plant giveaway and expanded partnership with Canadian Wildlife Federation. PR Newswire Today at 2:07pm PDT $2 million investment supports habitat near the Highway 407 ETR corridor and beyond, helping protect monarch migration routes and strengthening regional biodiversity. TORONTO, June 26, 2026 /CNW/ - This Pollinator Week, 407 ETR is expanding its partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), committing $2 million over four years to restore and protect pollinator habitat in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This next phase builds on a successful flagship initiative focused on enhancing biodiversity along the Highway 407 ETR corridor and beyond - land known as 'rights-of-way' that plays a meaningful role in supporting pollinators, including monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies rely on native plants to fuel their annual migration between Canada and Mexico. Through this partnership, 407 ETR is supporting large-scale habitat restoration, conservation leadership and community engagement. "The Highway 407 ETR corridor closely aligns with the monarch butterfly migration route," says Jose Espinosa, President & CEO, 407 ETR. "Through our partnership with CWF, we're not only restoring vital pollinator habitats in municipalities along the corridor - we're helping build healthier, more resilient ecosystems across the GTA." From 2023 to 2025, the program supported 15 restoration projects from Burlington to Bowmanville, restoring nearly 15 hectares across the GTA. Over the next four years, it will expand to 26 additional projects and 35 hectares - helping create and strengthen critical habitat for pollinators, including monarch butterflies and native bees. Combined, the sponsorship will ultimately support the restoration of 50 hectares of native meadow habitat for pollinators across the GTA between 2023 and 2030. "Pollinators connect us all," says Sean Southey, CEO, Canadian Wildlife Federation. "407 ETR's sponsorship allows CWF and our partners to restore habitat, inspire conservation action and help people become part of the solution. We are grateful for 407 ETR's commitment to nature and excited about the difference that we can make together for monarchs, native bees, and the ecosystems that sustain us." As part of this partnership, 407 ETR and the Canadian Wildlife Federation are expanding community engagement initiatives to connect people directly with conservation efforts. This includes native plant giveaways across the GTA to support pollinator-friendly gardening at home and the development of a Virtual Canadian Centre for Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Hub to broaden access to education and resources across the region. Fast Facts * There are over 200,000 kilometres of roadways in Ontario, representing tens of thousands of hectares of vegetated land with potential to provide pollinator habitat. * There are more than 800 species of native bees in Canada[1], and 8 are considered at risk[2] . * The eastern population of the monarch butterfly has declined by more than 80% over the past 25 years[3] . * 407 ETR is proud to support pollinator awareness and education as a sponsor of Bees: A Story of Survival at the Royal Ontario Museum on now until October. The new immersive experience explores the critical role bees play in its ecosystems with the beauty they provide through art. * GTA residents can support pollinators with native species for their gardens. Native plants have co-evolved with the wildlife of that area and are often their perfect food. They require less maintenance, are less susceptible to disease and pests, and many produce colourful blooms. Learn more at 407etr.com/monarchroute. * The Company is funding a phytoremediation study with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Royal Military College and Queen's University. The research is exploring the use of biotechnology and halophyte plants to remediate salt-contaminated soils and reduce the environmental impact of road salt application. * Since 2023, with the support of Trees for Life, over 60,000 native trees were planted along Highway 407 ETR helping restore habitat, improve air quality and strengthen ecological resilience in surrounding communities. Hashtags: #CommunityImpact #MonarchButterfly #407ETR #GTA #CanadianWildlifeFederation #EnviornmentalImpact #CorporateCitizenship #Biodiversity #PollinatorWeek About 407 ETR Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: * Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%) * Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%) * Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%) About Canadian Wildlife Federation The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of its natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, conducting research, taking action to conserve habitat and wildlife, recommending legislative and policy changes, and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. Visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca for more information. | / | _______________________________ | | / | [1] Sheffield, C.S., Heron, J., Gibbs, J., Onuferko, T.M., Oram, R., Best, L., deSilva, N., Dumesh, S., Pindar, A. and Rowe, G., 2017. Contribution of DNA barcoding to the study of the bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) of Canada: progress to date. The Canadian Entomologist, 149(6), pp.736-754. See facetsjournal.com | | / | [2] Bee species listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) can be verified through the Government of Canada's Species at Risk Public Registry canada.ca | | / | [3] Mitchell GW, Kirby P, Duffe J, Fahrig L, Girard J, Johnston MK, Larrivée M, Martin AE, Momeni-Dehaghi I, Pasher J, Rezek E. Additional common milkweed would help Canada meet its share of the trinational eastern migratory monarch butterfly recovery target. Facets. 2025 Apr 23;10:1-4. See Cambridge.org | SOURCE 407 ETR Concession Company Limited This is a paid placement. 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407 ETR marks Pollinator Week with native plant giveaway and expanded partnership with Canadian Wildlife Federation. PR Newswire Today at 2:07pm PDT $2 million investment supports habitat near the Highway 407 ETR corridor and beyond, helping protect monarch migration routes and strengthening regional biodiversity. TORONTO, June 26, 2026 /CNW/ - This Pollinator Week, 407 ETR is expanding its partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF), committing $2 million over four years to restore and protect pollinator habitat in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This next phase builds on a successful flagship initiative focused on enhancing biodiversity along the Highway 407 ETR corridor and beyond - land known as 'rights-of-way' that plays a meaningful role in supporting pollinators, including monarch butterflies. Monarch butterflies rely on native plants to fuel their annual migration between Canada and Mexico. Through this partnership, 407 ETR is supporting large-scale habitat restoration, conservation leadership and community engagement. "The Highway 407 ETR corridor closely aligns with the monarch butterfly migration route," says Jose Espinosa, President & CEO, 407 ETR. "Through our partnership with CWF, we're not only restoring vital pollinator habitats in municipalities along the corridor - we're helping build healthier, more resilient ecosystems across the GTA." From 2023 to 2025, the program supported 15 restoration projects from Burlington to Bowmanville, restoring nearly 15 hectares across the GTA. Over the next four years, it will expand to 26 additional projects and 35 hectares - helping create and strengthen critical habitat for pollinators, including monarch butterflies and native bees. Combined, the sponsorship will ultimately support the restoration of 50 hectares of native meadow habitat for pollinators across the GTA between 2023 and 2030. "Pollinators connect us all," says Sean Southey, CEO, Canadian Wildlife Federation. "407 ETR's sponsorship allows CWF and our partners to restore habitat, inspire conservation action and help people become part of the solution. We are grateful for 407 ETR's commitment to nature and excited about the difference that we can make together for monarchs, native bees, and the ecosystems that sustain us." As part of this partnership, 407 ETR and the Canadian Wildlife Federation are expanding community engagement initiatives to connect people directly with conservation efforts. This includes native plant giveaways across the GTA to support pollinator-friendly gardening at home and the development of a Virtual Canadian Centre for Monarch and Pollinator Conservation Hub to broaden access to education and resources across the region. Fast Facts * There are over 200,000 kilometres of roadways in Ontario, representing tens of thousands of hectares of vegetated land with potential to provide pollinator habitat. * There are more than 800 species of native bees in Canada[1], and 8 are considered at risk[2] . * The eastern population of the monarch butterfly has declined by more than 80% over the past 25 years[3] . * 407 ETR is proud to support pollinator awareness and education as a sponsor of Bees: A Story of Survival at the Royal Ontario Museum on now until October. The new immersive experience explores the critical role bees play in our ecosystems with the beauty they provide through art. * GTA residents can support pollinators with native species for their gardens. Native plants have co-evolved with the wildlife of that area and are often their perfect food. They require less maintenance, are less susceptible to disease and pests, and many produce colourful blooms. Learn more at 407etr.com/monarchroute. * The Company is funding a phytoremediation study with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Royal Military College and Queen's University. The research is exploring the use of biotechnology and halophyte plants to remediate salt-contaminated soils and reduce the environmental impact of road salt application. * Since 2023, with the support of Trees for Life, over 60,000 native trees were planted along Highway 407 ETR helping restore habitat, improve air quality and strengthen ecological resilience in surrounding communities. Hashtags: #CommunityImpact #MonarchButterfly #407ETR #GTA #CanadianWildlifeFederation #EnviornmentalImpact #CorporateCitizenship #Biodiversity #PollinatorWeek About 407 ETR Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: * Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%) * Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%) * Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%) About Canadian Wildlife Federation The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of our natural world. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, conducting research, taking action to conserve habitat and wildlife, recommending legislative and policy changes, and co-operating with like-minded partners, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians can live in harmony with nature. Visit CanadianWildlifeFederation.ca for more information. | / | _______________________________ | | / | [1] Sheffield, C.S., Heron, J., Gibbs, J., Onuferko, T.M., Oram, R., Best, L., deSilva, N., Dumesh, S., Pindar, A. and Rowe, G., 2017. Contribution of DNA barcoding to the study of the bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) of Canada: progress to date. The Canadian Entomologist, 149(6), pp.736-754. See facetsjournal.com | | / | [2] Bee species listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) can be verified through the Government of Canada's Species at Risk Public Registry canada.ca | | / | [3] Mitchell GW, Kirby P, Duffe J, Fahrig L, Girard J, Johnston MK, Larrivée M, Martin AE, Momeni-Dehaghi I, Pasher J, Rezek E. Additional common milkweed would help Canada meet its share of the trinational eastern migratory monarch butterfly recovery target. Facets. 2025 Apr 23;10:1-4. See Cambridge.org | SOURCE 407 ETR Concession Company Limited This is a paid placement. 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407 ETR invests $5 million in Ontario's first post-traumatic stress injury centre for First Responders. PR Newswire Today at 1:55pm PDT Runnymede Healthcare facilities in Toronto and Caledon will deliver specialized integrated mental healthcare for police, firefighters, paramedics and frontline healthcare workers TORONTO, May 29, 2026 /CNW/ - Today, 407 ETR announced a $5 million donation to Runnymede Healthcare's post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) Centre of Excellence, marking the largest private-sector gift received - 25% of the fundraising goal - toward the dedicated mental healthcare facilities for Ontario's first responders. The investment will support the construction of two new specialized treatment facilities in Toronto and Caledon, helping establish a first-of-its-kind comprehensive PTSI rehabilitation-focused programs and services tailored to the unique needs of first responders. Station No. 3434 in Toronto will serve as an outpatient clinic, while the Caledon Recovery Centre will provide residential care and treatment. Construction on both sites is expected to begin in 2027. "Our Highway Safety Patrollers and Control Centre team work closely with the 407 OPP detachment and with emergency response partners every day, and through that work, we see not only the professionalism, care and commitment they bring, but also the toll this work can take," says Jose Espinosa, President & CEO, 407 ETR. "We're proud to be the first corporate sponsor of the PTSI Centre of Excellence to ensure those who protect our communities have access to the care and long-term support they deserve." This investment reflects the company's ongoing commitment to strengthening the well-being of the communities it serves. "The support these centres will provide is far-reaching," says Connie Dejak, President & CEO, Runnymede Healthcare Centre. "More than 36,000 first responders in Ontario are currently affected by PTSI - and that number is expected to exceed 46,000 by 2040. Once open, these two sites will work together as one system of care - offering meaningful, evidence-based pathways to healing." Caledon Fire Services Chief, Dave Pelayo, agrees with how important and needed this centre is: "It will be a game changer for firefighters and all first responders who carry the weight of what they deal with on the job. Too often, our members put their own well-being last while they focus on protecting and helping others. Having a dedicated, first responder-focused facility like this means earlier support, better outcomes and reassurance that help is available." Fast facts: * First responders have a 10-times higher rate of PTSI than the general population, with up to 35% of first responders affected[1] . * By 2040, an estimated 46,000+ Ontario First Responders will need support for PTSI. * 407 ETR's control room and safety patrollers coordinate with police, fire and ambulance to respond to emergencies along the corridor. * All first responder vehicles travel toll-free on Highway 407 ETR. * First responders, emergency services and law enforcement took almost 800,000 trips on Highway 407 ETR over the last year. * This year, 407 ETR announced a transformative $7.5 million investment in the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine. * During the COVID 19 pandemic, 407 ETR made its second largest donation - a $5.2 million investment, including a $4 million, three-year commitment to United Way Greater Toronto and $1.2 million across 24 hospitals. Hashtags: #FirstResponders #PTSI #Runnymede #407ETR #MentalHealth #Corporate Citizenship #Healthcare #Ontario [1] - International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2022) About 407 ETR: Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east. 407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by: * Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%) * Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%) * Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%) About Runnymede: Runnymede Healthcare Centre is a dynamic and growing 206-bed rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital passionately dedicated to serving its community in the west end of Toronto. Their outstanding patient-centred care provides patients with a crucial pathway to recovery. SOURCE 407 ETR Concession Company Limited This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.