[All] re OMB and the Region II

[jkliggett at rogers.com]

I agree Susan

Jan



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

> 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.
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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-)
>  
> 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
>  
> 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
> 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.
> 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
>  
>  
> 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!
>  
> Louisette Lanteigne
> 700 Star Flower Ave.
> Waterloo Ont.
> N2V 2L2
>  
>  
> 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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