[All] Fwd: re OMB and the Region II

[Deb Swidrovich]

​Hi everyone:

Kevin Thomason is away and having difficulty sending his comments on the
OMB issue to all at gren.ca.  He has asked me to forward the following on his
behalf...

Deb S​widrovich

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Begin forwarded message:

*From:* Kevin Thomason <kevinthomason at me.com>
*Date:* 14 August, 2013 11:28:20 PM EDT
*To:* Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com>, "all at gren.ca" <all at gren.ca>
*Subject:* *Re: [All] re OMB and the Region II*

Susan, Greg, Deb, Lulu and all involved so far in this email dialog.  Some
really good points are being made.  There is a group of concerned citizens
who have been actively working on this OMB issue for several months now.

We have set up a website - www.smartgrowthwaterloo.ca, a twitter feed,
Facebook page, etc. and have been working to keep the public informed,
engage politicians and groups across the province, and ensure the best
possible outcome for our Regional Official Plan.

I would encourage everyone to visit the site, read our recent press
releases, follow things on twitter and subscribe to the mailing list.

GREN has provided letters of support in the past and perhaps there will be
the need for similar letters in the near future.  We will see how things
unfold in the coming days though I see no downside to Susan preparing a
draft letter to our MPPs expressing our increasing concerns and ongoing
support for the Region.

Please let us know any ideas or questions and hopefully we can all work
together to ensure the best possible future for our region.

Cheers,
Kevin.

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Kevin Thomason

Phone: (519) 888-0519
Mobile Phone: (519) 240-1648
E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com

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On 2013-08-14, at 12:42 PM, Susan Koswan <susankoswan at execulink.com> wrote:

I disagree, Greg,****

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

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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. ****

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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. ****

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My two bits, 8-)****

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Susan K****

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*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****

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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. ***
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- 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:  ****

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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.*
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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.****

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To read more visit here: ****

http://www.ecoissues.ca/index.php/Pushing_for_Natural_Heritage_Planning_on_the_Waterloo_and_Paris-Galt_Moraines
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Might as well put that info to some good use. ****

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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.  ****

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

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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****

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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****

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*From:* All [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca <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****

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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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