[All] Bill 23, Greenbelt, and Regional Planning Update - Sunday Dec 18th

Sun Dec 18 21:16:22 EST 2022

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the latest update.  The Nith Valley Ecoboosters will be sharing
this information with our contacts.  I wanted to make sure people realize
that Andy and I did not design the Rise Up Ontario handout.  I think I
mentioned at Friday's meeting that I got the handout from Sandra Bray who
indicated that the content came from Barbara Schumacher.  Andy and I made
some minor edits but I wanted to make sure that credit was given to the
proper source.

Dorothy

On Sun, Dec 18, 2022 at 3:39 PM Kevin Thomason <kevinthomason at mac.com>
wrote:

> Good Day!
>
> It’s fantastic to hear of all the ongoing actions to stand up for our
> local Planning, Greenbelt, Conservation Authorities, Green Development
> Standards, and so much of what we are going to need for the future that is
> currently under attack by Doug Ford and our Conservative MPPs.
>
> It’s so encouraging to see the door-to-door canvassing, handing out flyers
> in supermarket parking lots, the hundreds of new lawn signs still going up,
> the radio ads appearing on new stations, and all the ongoing media coverage.
>
> *1) Official Plan ERO Submissions - *we only have until 11:59pm on
> January 4th to get as many supportive submissions as possible into the
> Environmental Registry of Ontario to help encourage the government to
> approve the Region of Waterloo Official Plan and the County of Wellington
> Official Plan without any changes by the Minister such as the massive
> amounts of sprawl Minister Clark has forced in Halton and Hamilton’s
> Official Plans.
>
> Region of Waterloo - https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-5952
> County of Wellington - https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-5635
>
> It’s an easy process to submit comments and you don’t need to be an expert
> - just a citizen of Ontario or group/organization.  Please speak up and
> encourage others you know to submit comments supporting these Official
> Plans that have already been unanimously approved by our local
> municipalities.
>
>
> *2) Detailed Waterloo ROP ERO Submission -* attached below please find a
> copy of the submission to the ERO prepared by Kevin Eby, Mark Reusser, and
> myself building the case for why our visionary Regional Official Plan
> should be approved intact and without any of the changes and urban sprawl
> that the province is forcing elsewhere in Ontario.  Please feel free to
> leverage any of the information and concepts it contains in your own
> submissions to the ERO.
>
>
> *3) Friends of GGH and ALO Newsletter -* attached below is the latest
> version of the Friends of the Greater Golden Horseshoe newsletter.  This
> group of provincial experts lead by former Toronto Mayor David Crombie
> provides one of the best and succinct overviews of Bill 23 impacts that I
> have seen.  It also contains good information on the new Alliance for a
> Liveable Ontario group that will be working on long-term initiatives and
> how you as well as your group can join.
>
>
> *4) Recent media articles -* well written and informative articles,
> editorials and op-ed pieces continue in the media.  Please continue to
> write and help to inform others:
>
>
> https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/first-nation-ontario-housing-bill-greenbelt-1.6684127
>
>
> https://kitchener.citynews.ca/local-news/waterloo-mayor-raises-concerns-over-more-homes-built-faster-act-6253990
>
>
> https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/regional-councilor-calls-out-province-for-picking-favourites-6255639
>
> https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-developers-conservation-authorities/
>
>
> https://torontosun.com/life/homes/dont-touch-the-greenbelt-advises-planning-group
>
> Finally a great overview of all of the actions that Ford is taking against
> the environment in Ontario -
> https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-environment-ford-explainer/
>
>
> *5) Corporations Against Bill 23 *- if you have a company or can sign on
> behalf of your company you have until Monday to sign a petition of Ontario
> businesses against Bill 23:
>
> https://blocalontario.com/initiatives/support-greenbelt
>
>
> *6) Greenbelt Guardians - “Do You See What I See?” -* a new action
> advocacy group is forming to take a very proactive stance against any
> construction or destructive activity in the Greenbelt.  Join Isaiah
> Ritzmann and Kim Bradshaw this coming Tuesday, December 20th at 7:00pm
> online to learn more.  Register at:
> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/do-you-see-what-i-see-do-you-hear-what-i-hear-tickets-491077184077?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
>
>
> *7) Festive Music Against Doug Ford -* As the holidays approach the great
> folks at Environmental Defence have created a way for you to advocate for a
> Greener Ontario and get into a festive vibe by singing along with the 12
> Acts of Destruction Carol.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU_oR22Gapc
>
> HOW TO PARTICIPATE
> 1. You can record yourself and/or your friends and family singing the song
> and post it on social media.
>
> 2. You can attend in-person carolling at Old City Hall in Toronto on
> Wednesday December 21 at 5PM.  *Join Environmental Defence, the Raging
> Grannies and other activists for a quick, fun sing-a-long.  *Facebook
> Event: https://www.facebook.com/checkpoint/260950855804872/
>
> 3. You can plan your own pop-up carolling and put it on our map.  Just
> recording three or four people singing outside your local MPPs office for
> five minutes and posting it on social media is a quick and easy way to join
> in -- which could scale up if other decide to join you.  Register your
> event here:
> https://tessa014321.typeform.com/to/L3NqnXrd?typeform-source=environmentaldefence.ca
>
>
> *8) Labor Uniting on January 28th *- looking towards the longer-term and
> with a provincial perspective, the Ontario Federation of Labour is going to
> be launching a new campaign - Enough is Enough on January 28th - learn more
> (information below) and join the protests -
> https://ofl.ca/event/eie-kickoff/
>
>
> *9) Rise Up Ontario -* realizing that the concerning actions of Premier
> Doug Ford go further than just impacting the environment and stand to
> devastate the core fundamentals of democracy in Ontario local groups are
> looking at campaigning on a broader scale.  As mentioned during Friday’s
> update call a great leaflet has been prepared by Dorothy and Andy Wilson of
> the Nith Valley Ecoboosters and is attached below.  Please reach out them
> or myself with questions or ideas on how we can stand up for democracy.
>
>
> *10) No Meeting This Friday -* due to the proximity to the festive
> holidays we are going to take this Friday, Dec 23rd off and resume our next
> Friday, 5:30pm Update Meeting on Friday, December 30th -
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09
>
>
> Thanks for all the great efforts so far.  Please share any questions or
> ideas.
>
> Cheers,
> Kevin Thomason and Mike Marcolongo on behalf of all our community groups.
>
> -------------------------------
>
> *A) Upcoming Events*
>
> *Tuesday, December 20th at 7:00pm  - Greenbelt Guardians Inaugural Meeting
> - *
> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/do-you-see-what-i-see-do-you-hear-what-i-hear-tickets-491077184077
>
> Wednesday. December 21st at 5:00pm - Rally and Singing Protest at Old City
> Hall in Toronto
>
> Friday, December 30th - 5:30pm - Update Zoom Call -
> https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09
>
> Wednesday, January 4th - 11:59pm - Deadline for submissions to the
> Environmental Registry of Ontario for Region of Waterloo and Wellington
> County Official Plans:
> Region of Waterloo - https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-5952
> County of Wellington - https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-5635
>
> Wednesday, January 28th - Enough is Enough Provincial events against Doug
> Ford - https://ofl.ca/event/eie-kickoff/
>
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>
> *B) Detailed Submission to Waterloo ROP ERO *- use this document to help
> inform your own submissions prior to January 4th.
>
>
>
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>
> *C) Friends of the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Alliance for a Liveable
> Ontario Newsletter #4*
>
>
>
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>
> *D) Rise Up Ontario - Democracy Handout*
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> *E) The Next Step to Fight Ford - Ontario Federation of Labour*
>
> *
> <https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/BqA3LhzOFl92KwaVoz69N9eHS8TxCz0tuecet_ScBXIjzDKwejVO8tHs4UCaNPTmLjueeKs2tX_KZd1lGRO8qZ1tgmbzmvSU6ruX-Z0Se6bVeeWPUwFskQuCVc1TslcrGklAi82uLolyuMUkhplfypdNZTyPe7wRvZZkhlzmOIzFwFQfQJuodY_i_aVgrfxAmeg7z_b5KTCEjm4LZPIP7-sycHHkbaHp2RfPn2BsY9fb7EN2urFryuqHHWS1ERA8/3s1/Y2lTXzfyQVO5hc1nXhSQ8Q/h4/hXZ6nvw6Jj3VTdOA-rhtMHIgfQC6Ei-oPpqXxLkMZe0>*
>
> *
> <https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/BqA3LhzOFl92KwaVoz69N9eHS8TxCz0tuecet_ScBXIjzDKwejVO8tHs4UCaNPTmLjueeKs2tX_KZd1lGRO8qZ1tgmbzmvSU6ruX-Z0Se6bVeeWPUwFskQuCVc1TslcrGklAi82uLolyuMUkhplfypdNZTyPe7wRvZZkhlzmOIzFwFQfQJuodY_i_aVgrfxAmeg7z_b5KTCEjm4LZPIP7-sycHHkbaHp2RfPn2BsY9fb7EN2urFryuqHHWS1ERA8/3s1/Y2lTXzfyQVO5hc1nXhSQ8Q/h4/hXZ6nvw6Jj3VTdOA-rhtMHIgfQC6Ei-oPpqXxLkMZe0>The
> strength of our collective power has never been clearer than over the past
> few months. Together, we repealed Bill 28, and we made our voices heard
> loud and clear: we will not accept any attack on workers’ rights.*
>
> *But the reality is, too many Ontarians are still struggling. From the
> health care crisis to the cost-of-living crisis, things are too hard for
> too many. So, we’re saying: Enough is Enough
> <https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/BqA3LhzOFl92KwaVoz69N9eHS8TxCz0tuecet_ScBXIjzDKwejVO8tHs4UCaNPTmpMiP59-mrHFFl73xMjtzAuuLxOIme3Xw-JUKnhcmcPMa-eEBA2AypEbxg7msxVPlMripjI84Vo7PJf7z0lqYZkun94JWfSbc0gbF_Mo04Cl82zX0Ah7ybjdoB8EVyjk9gN3ii3B84JHDmaI1iYJ-m95uyPXo5iJIqR8TYfSUYRIt2q3ROjN8ZpNk7Z1QqaFm/3s1/Y2lTXzfyQVO5hc1nXhSQ8Q/h5/s5zHLuSGu4dFxx6Lapp7t7YJxmCLF9vC54ONDonGqGE>.*
>
> *On January 28, join us online to launch a new campaign about how to fight
> for, and win, the Ontario we need. Learn more and RSVP here
> <https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/BqA3LhzOFl92KwaVoz69N9eHS8TxCz0tuecet_ScBXIjzDKwejVO8tHs4UCaNPTmfgbayUgbDkz-XM33CMsW-S7t0_IHxv31j284h7W0dPMr_d0J0npV1gLi-0DpFgM7SJlsRz4NdBUOPCdc-HcXNN4-Jp0RQN-BLHAsM7ktzXpTQSh_XE9uX_mqwovX5a1PKEY8CyGJqntLAqFmDcfc0FHi-1phHiJIEQYyCW5qYTvtQBkL_ko6-su8uIeoMqwC/3s1/Y2lTXzfyQVO5hc1nXhSQ8Q/h6/WBDGkXqmAZ00yO6Rnw-HMwCEP0Fiy16rm7M1-54oUFI>. **https://ofl.ca/event/eie-kickoff/
> <https://ofl.ca/event/eie-kickoff/>*
>
> *
> <https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/BqA3LhzOFl92KwaVoz69NyhRZe8LSM7aux_h9_hfWErSeY0E6Osr1xbzY3Zfgs2G3xfTONgttslo67EM7YA9lR93cg_u8dXZZnzrRmO6jOOVl0rZzCwvfI4hQ5cNaMnakY0RwgJgjXxA9vqLe3zj0kwkyCDStcWN88CYoNybL2gLgXKiFc2h6zhmSsd2XkDPUQdTWHNQKe40L8gywCalsb8RXs4l0Agt5bIEU_KP1ZFP7PH3ntgpe9U2TpGvueq_/3s1/Y2lTXzfyQVO5hc1nXhSQ8Q/h7/M0MtreX__Pgicyr4l4XfxgZFR7stas_Uj8XsBQvd97o>*
>
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>
> *F) Speak Up and Ensure Your Voice is Heard:*
>
> Premier Doug Ford - doug.fordco at pc.ola.org or 416-325-1941
> Steve Clark - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
> steve.clark at pc.ola.org or 416-585-7214
> David Piccini - Minster of Environment, Conservation and Parks -
> david.piccini at pc.ola.org <david.paccini at pc.ola.org> or 905-372-4000
> Todd Smith - Minister of Energy - todd.smith at pc.ola.org or 613-962-1144
> Michael Parsa - Associate Minister of Housing - michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org
>
> Local Conservative MPPs:
> Mike Harris Jr - MPP Kitchener-Conestoga - mike.harris at pc.ola.org or
> 519-669-2090
> Brian Riddell - MPP Cambridge - brian.riddell at pc.ola.org or 519-650-2770
> Jess Dixon - MPP Kitchener South - jess.dixon at pc.ola.org or 519-650-9413
>
> Local NDP MPPs:
> Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo - cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca or 519-725-3477
> Laura Mae Lindo - MPP Kitchener Centre - llindo-qp at ndp.on.ca or
> 519-579-5460
>
> Or use the Hold The Line Waterloo Region engagement engine to
> automatically address and send an e-mail you help to draft:
> www.holdthelinewr.org
>
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>
> Kevin Thomason
> Vice-Chair, Grand River Environmental Network
>
> Phone: (519) 888-0519
> Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
> Twitter: @kthomason
> E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com
>
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