But given the massive Woodbine-expansion plan under brisk development—and being heavily promoted—Toronto area people will feel the incentive to stay near home. As reported by Frank Matys in Orillia Today, Casino Rama stands to lose—evidently a lot—according to Chippewas of Rama First Nation Chief Rodney Noganosh. The OLG leases Casino. Work on a casino expansion could begin by early 2018, OLG said in its statement, however Ontario Gaming will have to meet conditions set by the city. City council voted 25-19 in favour of expanding gambling facilities at Woodbine in 2015. Mayor awaits 'vision' for Woodbine. Woodbine Racetrack will be home to a large casino in Toronto. On Thursday, Toronto City Council approved expanded gaming at the popular racetrack, by a vote of 26 to 15.

Apr 26, 2018 Toronto is getting a new casino. Earlier today, city council approved the much debated expansion of the Woodbine Racetrack in Etobicoke into a gambling wonderland with five new facilities featuring. The targets were adopted in 2018 as part of the Rexdale-Casino Woodbine Community Benefits Agreement to provide social and economic guidelines for One Toronto Gaming (a partnership by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and Brookfield Business Partners L.P.), which is spearheading the expansion.

Rexdale – Casino Woodbine CBA

Woodbine Casino Expansion 2018 News

In 2018, the City of Toronto signed a community benefits agreement (CBA) with One Toronto Gaming, which operates Casino Woodbine in the Rexdale area of Toronto and is part of a multi-year proposed development project that includes expansion at the casino, two hotels, several restaurants and retail stores, a 4,200-seat event venue, and a 5,000 square foot on-site training centre.

Casino Woodbine is committed to hiring at least 40 per cent of new hires through local or social hiring. These positions include table gaming, casino operations, and in future, construction, hospitality and retail.

The City of Toronto is working with Casino Woodbine to ensure that local job seekers in Rexdale and members of equity-seeking groups are prepared to compete for and be successful in jobs at Casino Woodbine.

Woodbine Casino Expansion 2018 News

If you are a job seeker interested in jobs at Casino Woodbine and require support to prepare for work, please visit the Rexdale Employment Centre or contact the City, Mecada Mitchell-Djabatey at 416-392-4557.

If you are ready to work and would like to apply for jobs at Casino Woodbine, please visit casinowoodbine.com/careers.