The Toronto-Dominion (TD) Centre has become the largest commercial complex in North America to achieve WELL Core Platinum certification. With the addition of 16 York, Cadillac Fairview now holds the largest portfolio of platinum-level wellness certifications in Canada across seven buildings.

This latest milestone for the six-tower office complex follows a WELL Certification Gold in 2022 and culminates a decade-long commitment to human-centric design and operations as defined by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

As the highest tier of WELL Certification under the WELL Building Standard, platinum status follows rigorous third-party verification on health-focused WELL strategies implemented across ten core categories: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, and community.

There were several performance features that contributed to this newest award. The properties maintain high standards for indoor air and water quality, enforce smoking bans, and use non-toxic cleaning products and advanced air filtration. They feature urban gardens, rooftop beehives, and a bike facility that supports active commuting.

Tenant-led programming offers regular fitness classes and mental-health and nutrition education, while nature-inspired design integrates psychological wellbeing into the work environment, from living walls to biophilic elements at 16 York.

“By meeting this rigorous third-party verified certification, we are ensuring that these properties continue to provide an environment that supports the health and productivity of our occupants, contributing to long-term value for our clients and stakeholders,” said Sal Iacono, President and CEO of Cadillac Fairview.

Since beginning its WELL journey in 2015, TD Centre has set several industry precedents, including 222 Bay Street becoming North America’s first existing building to achieve WELL v1 Certification in 2017. 16 York, which initially achieved WELL Silver in 2021, also reached platinum status in 2025. This progress is attributed to deep collaboration with IWBI, lead tenants, and environmental consultants.

“As an early adopter of WELL, Cadillac Fairview has demonstrated a long-term commitment to advancing healthy buildings,” said Olesy Alekseev, Vice President and Canada Country Lead at IWBI. “Achieving seven WELL Core Certifications at the Platinum level establishes CF as the largest WELL Certified portfolio at the highest level in Canada and reflects its leadership in enabling tenants to create people-first workplaces where individuals can thrive.”