[All] re OMB and the Region II

Wed Aug 14 12:42:10 EDT 2013

I disagree, Greg,

To paraphrase Jane Mitchell - the powers that be are impressed by GREN's
knowledge-base -- we are being heard.

Legal decisions are influenced by the zeitgeist. This would be a perfect
opportunity to get MPP's moving towards an investigation/re-assessment or
whatever of the OMB. If we make lots of noise about this, it might encourage
other municipalities to come forward with their concerns about the OMB. My
guts tell me this is a really, really important case. 

This is a long term project and we have to be there to nudge it along. I'm
still willing to draft an email to our MPP's. 

My two bits, 8-)

Susan K

From: All [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of Gregory C. Michalenko
Sent: August-14-13 9:59 AM
To: Louisette Lanteigne
Cc: all at gren.ca
Subject: Re: [All] re OMB and the Region II

The Region is proceeding with a bold series of legal measures to address
this. They are keeping the public informed -- a press release went out
yesterday. I don't think a GREN statement/action is warranted at this
moment.  If egg is to land on the face of the OMB and the consortium of some
27 land owners, speculators and developers that are involved in this
challenge to the ROP, it will splatter much more effectively if delivered by
the force of a legal cannon than if delivered through GREN's pea-shopoter.
Let's sit tight for now and keep abreast of developments. 

- Greg

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From: All [all-bounces at gren.ca] on behalf of Louisette Lanteigne
[butterflybluelu at rogers.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:51 AM
To: Susan Koswan; all at gren.ca
Subject: Re: [All] re OMB and the Region II

In formulating GREN's response, it would be beneficial to make reference to
the Environmental Commissioner's statement regarding the attempt David
Wellhauser and I made to secure a Waterloo Moraine Protection Act. The
Commissioner states the following:  

Not only does the Growth Plan fail to require population allocations be
adjusted for communities with watersheds close to or already at carrying
capacity, it favours large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at overcoming
the natural limits to growth. Waterloo is proposing to address any future
water shortages by constructing a pipe to Lake Erie. Such infrastructure
projects override ecological carrying capacities and are exempt from natural
heritage protections in the PPS and Greenbelt Plan, despite their
significant environmental effects. Provincial policies, such as the Growth
Plan, favour development over sustainable planning processes.

A comprehensive systems-based plan for natural heritage protection and land
use planning is needed. The moraines extend across several cities and
regions, each with their own official plans and zoning. The resulting
piecemeal approach to planning and protection can leave environmentally
significant areas vulnerable or under-protected, thereby compromising the
entire landscape.

To read more visit here: 

http://www.ecoissues.ca/index.php/Pushing_for_Natural_Heritage_Planning_on_t
he_Waterloo_and_Paris-Galt_Moraines

Might as well put that info to some good use. 

By the way, I've notified CELA, Ecojustice, Environmental Defence, Donnolly
Law and Award Winning solicitor Dianne Saxe about all this as well as my
friend from York Regional Police who specializes in Municipal Corruption
issues.  

A judicial review is a pretty big deal folks. Certainly something worth
supporting!

Louisette Lanteigne

700 Star Flower Ave.

Waterloo Ont.

N2V 2L2

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From: Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com>
To: all at gren.ca 
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 5:16:43 PM
Subject: Re: [All] re OMB and the Region II

Jane has asked that we spread this far and wide, write to the province etc.
I will draft a response from GREN, so please provide me with your input
ASAP. 

Susan K

From: All [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of Susan Koswan
Sent: August-13-13 4:56 PM
To: all at gren.ca
Subject: [All] re OMB and the Region

FYI - Jane Mitchell just posted a backgrounder on FB.   Rat bastards!

Wonder if this can work to take down the OMB.

Susan K

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