[All] Bill 212 Removing Bike Lanes & Forcing Highway 413 Gets More Absurd, New Wilmot Front Page Coverage, Ford Cuts More Important Regulations, Paris Big Dig Open House, And More!

Fri Nov 22 12:09:54 EST 2024

Good Day,

It’s been another confounding week as not only will Bill 212 remove important bike lanes and force unnecessary highways but Doug Ford’s provincial government just amended it so cyclists injured or killed in the future won’t even be able to sue the government over the removal of the lanes, the Fight For Farmland continues to get more front-page coverage, another new Red Tape Reduction Act has been announced threatening important regulations and safety protocols, Brant County announces Open Houses for Paris Big Dig, and more.  Here’s the latest:

1) Fight For Farmland - The front page coverage continued this week with area newspapers and agricultural publications province-wide covering the impacts of Donald Trump’s election including how his border tariffs, dislike of EVs and ending of government subsidies for anything but fossil fuels eliminates the likelihood of any massive mega-industrial site costing billions and billions of dollars being built in Canada anytime soon.

	The Record - Opposition Group Wants Wilmot Land Assembly Halted Due To Trade Concerns:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/opposition-group-wants-wilmot-land-assembly-halted-due-to-trade-concerns/article_9fa9cd73-653a-5f4f-9f81-363d398a8f04.html

	Farmers Forum - Wilmot Woes: Waterloo Region Wants 770 Acres But Local Farmers Continue To Resist:
	https://farmersforum.com/wilmot-woes-waterloo-region-wants-770-acres-but-local-farmers-continue-to-resist/

	Farms.com - Fight For Farmland Calls For Immediate Halt To Wilmot Land Assembly Amid Shifting Economic Landscape Following US Election:
	https://m.farms.com/news/fight-for-farmland-calls-for-immediate-halt-to-wilmot-land-assembly-amid-shifting-economic-landscape-following-the-u-s-election-220081.aspx

Also, today Northvolt, the Swedish battery company behind the massive $7 billion Quebec battery factory that has yet to start construction filed for bankruptcy protection in another blow to Canada’s fledgling EV industry:

	The Logic - Northvolt Files For Bankruptcy, Quebec Becomes Last Hope:
	https://thelogic.co/news/northvolt-bankrupt-quebec-canada-factory/

Interestingly, the Wilmot Land Assembly was even mentioned in an article announcing the departure of Wilmot CAO Sharon Chambers:

	The Record - Wilmot Township Announces CAO’s Departure:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/wilmot-township-announces-caos-departure/article_5abed99d-6d34-5146-93cc-139e4357db02.html

Staff turnover at the municipal, regional, and provincial levels is only increasing the chaos surrounding this secretive land assembly scheme that has yet to have a single public meeting.  The Wilmot Land Assembly simply needs to be cancelled and abandoned immediately. 

Santa Claus Parades - Volunteers are being sought to help decorate tractors and a Fight For Farmland float for area Santa Claus parades.  If you are interested in helping and have any experience with float decoration please reach out to: wilmotlandowners at gmail.com <mailto:wilmotlandowners at gmail.com>.

The Baden Santa Claus Parade is November 30th at 12pm, while the New Hamburg Santa Claus Parade is December 1st at 6:00pm.

Upcoming Council Meetings - Join us this coming Monday, November 23rd at the Township of Wilmot where we will have at least one delegation for the Fight For Farmland.  Also, plan to join us at the next Region of Waterloo Council meeting on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30pm where we will have delegations speaking on the Wilmot Land Assembly.  If you can add your voice and speak up at either of these upcoming meetings please register to speak with the Wilmot Clerk at clerks at wilmot.ca and/or the Regional Clerk at regionalclerk at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:regionalclerk at regionofwaterloo.ca>.

	Wilmot Township Council: 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden - Monday, November 25th - Council Meeting starts at 7:00 pm

	Region of Waterloo Council Meeting: 150 Fredrick Street East, Kitchener - Wednesday, December 11th - Council Meeting starts at 7:00pm

Action Required - Please call and write elected officials at Wilmot Township, the Region of Waterloo and the provincial government and tell them to finally abandon this absurd Wilmot Industrial Mega-site location - that we are an UNWILLING community, the landowners have made it clear they are UNWILLING, and a better plan is needed - particularly in light of recent events. 

2) Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act - On Wednesday, the province released yet another Red Tape Reduction Act with broad impacts including:

	- changes to agricultural marketing boards,
	- amendments to the Elections Finances Act,
	- dealing with the backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board,
	- updating the Justice Act,
	- changes to the Expropriations Act,
	- amending the Education Act
	- reducing requirements for brownfield development,
	- removing reporting and barriers for oil spills, excess soils,
	- changes to environmental approvals to stormwater ponds, sewage systems and aggregate washing,
	- changes to the Mining Act,
	- removing barriers to building additional residential units,
	- removing drivers licensing testing for certain large vehicles and RVs,

There seems to be lots to be concerned about and to have to figure out in the weeks and months ahead.  Learn more at:

	https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1005367/cutting-red-tape-building-ontario

And here’s the official Press Release from Minister Mike Harris Jr:

	https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005365/ontario-cutting-red-tape-to-further-reduce-costs-for-people-and-businesses

3) Highway #413, Bradford Bypass, Bike Lanes, and Bill 212 - The Ford government is continuing to ram the “More Highways, Less Bike Lanes Act” through the Legislature this week.  It will speed up approval and construction of Highway #413 by removing the environmental assessments despite how negatively the highway will impact the Greenbelt and so much farmland.  The new limitations and removal of much-needed bike lanes is equally absurd.

Despite the Ford government fast-tracking this Bill, opposition continues to mount against it.  A number of municipalities have now passed motions expressing their opposition to the legislation including the City of Burlington, the Region of Waterloo, the City of Guelph, the City of Toronto, and the Town of Caledon (letter attached below in Section D):

	Region of Waterloo Unanimous Motion Against Bill 212:
	https://mastodon.world/@Hansonthebike/113518475094570033

For a fun deep dive into Bill 212, check out this Youtube video with over 21,000 views called “What This Government is Hiding in Plain Sight” Highway 413 - not bike lanes:

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-1vT0TmQjs

A number of professional associations have also come out against the Bill including the Ontario Professional Planners Institute comment submitted to ERO 019-9266.  They oppose the removal of bike lanes in Toronto or any other municipality:

	https://ontarioplanners.ca/OPPIAssets/Documents/OPPI/OPPI-Feedback-on-Bike-Lane-Changes-ERO-019-9266-2024-11-18_1.pdf

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers: https://ospe.on.ca/advocacy/response-to-bill-212-why-we-need-to-rethink-bike-lanes-and-embrace-multi-modal-solutions/

The Association of Ontario Municipalities: https://www.amo.on.ca/policy/finance-infrastructure-and-economy/province-introduce-legislation-governing-bicycle-lanes

Here’s also some of the recent media coverage:

	The Trillium - “We’re Not A Freeway”: Removing Bike Lanes Would Hurt Business, Toronto BIA Says:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/were-not-a-freeway-removing-bike-lanes-would-hurt-business-toronto-bia-says-9824617

	The Toronto Star - Ford Government Disputes Toronto’s $48 Million Bike Lane Removal Cost But Has Done No Costing Of Its Own:
	https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-disputes-torontos-48-million-bike-lane-removal-cost-it-cant-cost-double/article_1f1b38b0-a5c3-11ef-a431-4fd5cc83fe85.html

	The Hamilton Spectator - Premier Ford Is Taking Us Back To The 1950’s:
	https://www.therecord.com/opinion/contributors/premier-ford-is-taking-us-back-to-the-50s/article_24af3ef3-a985-5704-aede-c36985cf7b7c.html

	The Trillium - Draft Briefing For Cabinet Warned Bike Lane Changes Could Worsen Congestion:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/draft-briefing-for-cabinet-warned-bike-lane-changes-could-worsen-congestion-9838267

There has even been International attention:
	The Guardian - Bikes Vs. Cars Backlash After Ontario Premier Threatens To Tear Up Cycling Lanes:
	https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/18/ontario-toronto-bike-lanes

***Breaking News - Completely Unforgivable! - In yet another astounding steam-rolling of democracy and personal rights, the Ford government has moved yesterday to amend Bill 212 to block lawsuits that could arise should cyclists be injured or killed after protected lanes are removed.  This could take away any financial settlement or claim they could be entitled to:

	The Trillium - Ford Government Moves To Bar Lawsuits Over Injured, Killed Cyclists After Bike Lane Removals:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/ford-government-moves-to-block-bike-lane-removal-lawsuits-9845266

	The Toronto Star - Ford Government To Ban Lawsuits Against Province If Cyclists Are Hurt Or Killed On Streets Where Bike Lanes Were Removed:
	https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-to-ban-lawsuits-against-province-if-cyclists-are-hurt-or-killed-on-streets/article_6e9e2862-a84c-11ef-a638-630113274f98.html

Greenbelt Impacts Too - Environmental Defence has even issued a press release linking Bill 212 to threats to the Greenbelt:

	https://environmentaldefence.ca/2024/11/20/ontario-government-weakens-greenbelt-protections-and-takes-land-again-with-bill-212/

Action Required - What you can do about Bill 212:

	- Sign the David Suzuki Foundation petition to the federal government against Highway #413 - more than 90,000 have already signed:

		https://davidsuzuki.org/action/stop-highway-413/

	- Join demonstrations across the municipalities most impacted by Highway #413 on Friday, November 22nd.  Learn times, locations and details at the following link:

		https://environmentaldefence.ca/nov22/

	- Speak up to elected officials by writing your own letters and e-mails or calling their office directly.  A contact list for elected officials is included at the end of this update e-mail or use this online letter to automatically e-mail MPPs and the Minister of Transportation to call for the cancellation yet again of Highway #413:

		Environmental Defence - https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/135962/action/1
		Green Party Of Ontario - https://secure.gpo.ca/no-to-bill-212

	- Use this excellent Joint Letter on Highway #413 and Bill 212 from Ontario Nature, David Suzuki Foundation, Wilderness Committee, the National Farmers Union and others as a model:

		https://catalog.ontarionature.org/re-highway-413-act-schedule-3-of-bill-212-ero-019-9213/page/1
		https://catalog.ontarionature.org/joint-letter-bill-212-ero-019-9265/page/1

	- Utilize the excellent Ontario Nature Toolkit for Opposing Bill 212:

		https://catalog.ontarionature.org/member_outreach_bill_212_and_hwy_413_toolkit/page/1

	- Use the great Halton Hills Climate Action letter (attached below) and online at the following link as a model for your own letters to Federal Minister Steven Guilbeault asking for Federal intervention on Highway 413:

		https://environmentaldefence.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Guilbeault-413-letter_Nov.-2024.pdf

4) Paris Downtown Dig Open House - County of Brant seeks public input on the plan and Zoning Changes as downtown Paris undergoes the Downtown Dig Project (scheduled to begin in 2025), the County will be updating zoning requirements to ensure compatibility with the new design and improvements, such as improving accessibility and walkability, ensure that local businesses are supported and the heritage character is maintained. The updated regulations will also support the redevelopment by reducing the need for additional planning approvals for: 

Building height
Permitted uses
Parking
Floodplain management

There will be two Public Open House sessions with displays that further explain the project, and Staff will be there to gather feedback and answer questions:

	Date: Wednesday, November 27 
	Session 1: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 
	Session 2: 5:00 - 8:00 pm 
	Location: County of Brant Council Chambers 7 Broadway Street, West, Paris

There is also an online survey that can be completed at:  https://engagebrant.ca/dtpzoning/surveys/dtpzoning

Learn more and speak up at:  https://engagebrant.ca/dtpzoning

5) Recent Articles - Include early election speculation, Doug Ford way behind on building 1.5 million homes, fundraising targets for cabinet ministers, the Science Centre closure, Norfolk County water challenges, gas expansion, and Doug Ford not interested in either law or order:

	The Toronto Star - Insider Say Doug Ford Will Use The Spectre Of Trump To Justify An Early Election:
	https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/insiders-say-doug-ford-will-use-the-spectre-of-trump-to-justify-an-early-election/article_c3ce7230-9e18-11ef-977d-7704d7e2baab.html

	The Trillium - Doug Ford Falling Way Behind On Promise To Build 1.5 Million Homes:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/trillium-talk/trillium-talk-doug-ford-falling-way-behind-on-promise-to-build-15-million-homes-9815839

	Global - Ontario Cabinet Ministers Given Fundraising Targets Ahead Of Potential Early Election:
	https://globalnews.ca/news/10874269/progressive-conservative-cabinet-fundraising-goals/

	Global - Trucking Group Buying Tickets For Ford Fundraiser To Raise Issues With ‘Minister Directly’:
	https://globalnews.ca/news/10878320/ontario-government-fundraiser-trucking-association/

	Global - Ford Government Spent More Than A Week Planning ‘End of Day’ Science Centre Closure:
	https://globalnews.ca/news/10878274/ontario-science-centre-closure-timeline-week-early/
	The closure of the Ontario Science Centre was abrupt. But did it need to be? Internal documents reveal the gov’t was crafting and polishing a detailed public communications strategy a week-and-a-half before the urgent closure on June 21.

	Hamilton Spectator - Already Drowning In Debt, Norfolk Needs Millions More To Fix Stormwater System:
	https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/already-drowning-in-debt-norfolk-needs-millions-more-to-fix-stormwater-system/article_5e4d5042-22c4-580b-b7b0-8c96b683a869.html

 	Canada’s National Observer - Gas Power Divides Ontario Cities As Province Pushes For Expansion:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/21/analysis/gas-power-ontario-cities-expansion

	Canada’s National Observer - For A Law & Order Premier, Ontario’s Doug Ford Is Not Interested In Either:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/21/opinion/law-order-premier-ontario-doug-ford

	Global - NDP File Complaint With Integrity Commissioner Over Ford Government “Cash For Access” Fundraiser:
	https://globalnews.ca/news/10880627/ndp-complaint-integrity-commissioner-ford-government-fundraiser/

6) Urban National Park Guelph - Speak up and write letters as soon as possible as a motion will be coming before Guelph Council on Tuesday, November 26th at 2pm regarding this creation of a new National Urban Park.  Learn more at:

	https://www.facebook.com/yorklandsgreenhub

7) Cooperate for Canada Grand River Section Meetings - If you are in the Grand River Watershed and want to learn about how we can get better election outcomes, come learn about the Cooperate for Canada strategy for local ridings.  The Ford government has put Ontario in an emergency situation that requires an emergency-level response - not business as usual.  We need our provincial government to share the values and have priorities that align with the majority of people in Ontario instead of wasting billions of dollars destroying Official Plans, farmland, wetlands, public spaces, and building highways through the Greenbelt!

Join us virtually in an Online Town Hall on Tuesday, November 26th at 7pm, or join us in-person at a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, November 28th at 7pm at the Social Development Centre, 23 Water Street North, downtown Kitchener (basement of St. John's Evangelical church).

Learn more and register at: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/register-for-cooperate-for-canadas-grand-river-meetings <https://actionnetwork.org/forms/register-for-cooperate-for-canadas-grand-river-meetings?source=direct_link&>
Also, see how people working together in new, creative ways are changing elections in other areas:

	The Toronto Star - This Group Claims Credit For Anthony Furey’s Failed Council Bid:
	https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/this-group-claims-credit-for-anthony-fureys-failed-council-bid-are-their-efforts-changing-politics/article_0dc7dace-9c8a-11ef-b8d8-53157e6101e3.html <https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/this-group-claims-credit-for-anthony-fureys-failed-council-bid-are-their-efforts-changing-politics/article_0dc7dace-9c8a-11ef-b8d8-53157e6101e3.html?mc_ci>

8) ALO Releases Housing Report Card - On Monday, the Alliance For A Liveable Ontario (ALO) released their new Provincial Housing Report Card showing that the provincial governments ongoing actions are making our housing crisis worse not better.  Learn more at the following link and please share widely with your networks:

	https://www.liveableontario.ca/alliance-resources/new-provincial-housing-report-card

Here’s a link to the media release:

	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ud70GHGDA9uiydLM1j_Qmq4wu4HULkYX/view

Read the full report attached below in Section C) or find it online at:

	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yXT9lWn40E_HgzsebT3VxqNRIVlzt0_R/view

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) has released a report on Q2 economic activity that clearly shows the Ford government failing to meet housing starts:

	https://www.fao-on.org/en/Blog/Publications/OEM-2024-Q3

Recent Media includes:

	The Toronto Star - Toronto-Area New Home Sales Frozen With Condo Deals Falling 91% Below The 10 Year Average:
	https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/toronto-area-new-home-sales-frozen-with-condo-deals-falling-91-per-cent-below-the/article_1acc8bf8-a828-11ef-950f-038cc1ab61a1.html

Action Required - Please share widely and work with your local media to help them understand the needed housing solutions.

9) CELA Water Drop In Meeting - This coming Tuesday, November 26that at 10am join CELA and Environmental Defence for the latest on the changing water policy landscape in Ontario.  Register to attend at:

	https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcOmgrDwsEtX_xu_R2tYJwiHBy5McCY1I#/registration

10) Resource Recovery And Circular Economy Act - Kudos to Mary-Margaret McMahon, Liberal MPP for Beaches-East York for the introduction of her private members bill to create a beverage container deposit program to encourage better recycling of non-alcoholic beverage containers.  More than 80% of Ontarians support such a program.  Write your MPP and the provincial government (contact information at end of this update below) in support of this proposed bill.

11) City of Waterloo Official Plan Update - The City of Waterloo has announced the formal public meeting to be held on December 2nd for its Official Plan update.  The draft plan will be available starting on Monday, November 11th on the Engage Waterloo website:

	https://www.engagewr.ca/waterloo-official-plan

A PDF attached below provides more details on what to expect in the weeks ahead and how to register to delegate on December 2nd.

These Official Plans are our blueprint for the future and it is so important that we speak up for the future that we want to see.  The City of Waterloo Official Plans have been excellent and could be the model for many communities across Canada.

Action Required - Please review this progressive Official Plan and then write and delegate to ensure it receives the needed public support for its focus on sustainability, housing, vibrant communities, and environmental protection.

12) Other Articles - Includes Ontario’s massive donation to Elon Musk, Europe succeeds at GHG reduction while Canada flounders, calls for School Board resignations, China’s incredible success to transition to wind and solar power.

	The Trillium - Starlink Pledge An Expensive Donation To Elon Musk:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/indigenous-rural-and-northern-affairs/starlink-pledge-an-expensive-donation-to-elon-musk-ndp-mpp-9830423

	Canada’s National Observer - Europe Slashes Climate Pollution While Canada Flounders:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/18/analysis/canada-emissions-GHG-climate-pollution-EU
	Canada’s per capita emissions are triple that of Europe (almost 5x that of some other cold-weather countries like Sweden) and while their emissions are dropping rapidly down almost 37% since 1990, Canada is rising quickly.

	Hamilton Spectator - New Petition, Two Unions Call On Travelling Catholic Trustees To Resign:
	https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/new-petition-two-unions-call-on-travelling-catholic-trustees-to-resign/article_90e4bbc9-cd80-5699-a983-ff8ce4ad55a1.html

	CNN - How China Is Racing Towards A Future Powered By Wind And Solar:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2024/11/18/analysis/canada-emissions-GHG-climate-pollution-EU
	China is currently building 339 gigawatts of wind and solar - more than enough for 250 million homes (double the number of homes that there are in the USA).  By 2030 Chinese solar power generation alone will be greater than all US electricity usage.

13) Climate Emergency Vigil This Friday! - This Friday, November 22nd, Faith Climate Justice Waterloo Region will be hosting a public climate emergency vigil in Waterloo Public Square, free for all to attend.  These vigils build on the power of the 16 vigils hosted last fall, and are designed to create sacred spaces to process complex climate emotions together, to reflect, and to share opportunities for action.  Spread the word and we hope you will join us.  For more information see the poster attached below or visit:
	https://www.faithclimatejustice.ca/clim <https://www.faithclimatejustice.ca/climate-vigils.html>ate-vigils.html <https://www.faithclimatejustice.ca/climate-vigils.html>
14) Some Good News!  Here’s a great Globe & Mail article on why we should pay attention to a recent Ontario court ruling on climate change and the impact it and the courts could have on forcing climate action by our governments.

	The Globe & Mail - Why You Should Pay Attention To This Ontario Court Ruling On A Climate Change Case:
	https://globe2go.pressreader.com/article/282007562937443

15) Reminder - Next Meeting - Join us next Friday, November 29th at 5:30pm online at the Zoom link below:

	Topic: Grand River Watershed Bill 23 Bi-Weekly Zoom Meeting
	Time: Every Other Friday at 5:30pm EST

	Join Zoom Meeting
	https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09

	Meeting ID: 826 4469 5701
	Passcode: 713374

Thanks for all the great efforts so far - please share any questions or ideas.

Cheers,
Kevin Thomason, Mike Marcolongo, and Joan Faux on behalf of all our community groups.

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A) Upcoming Events - Get out and get involved!  And keep us posted on your events so we can share them:

Friday, November 22nd - Deadline to respond to Kitchener 2051 Official Plan Online Survey and Activities - https://www.engagewr.ca/kitchener2051

Friday, November 22nd - Bill 212 Day Of Action by Environmental Defence - https://environmentaldefence.ca/nov22/

Friday, November 22nd - 8pm - Climate Emergency Vigils - Waterloo Town Square - https://www.faithclimatejustice.ca/climate-vigils.html

Monday, November 25th - 7pm - Fight For Farmland Delegations at Wilmot Township Council - www.fightforfarmland.com

Tuesday, November 26th - 7pm - Cooperate for Canada Virtual Town Hall Meeting - https://actionnetwork.org/forms/register-for-cooperate-for-canadas-grand-river-meetings

Thursday, November 28th - 7pm - Cooperate for Canada In-Person Town Hall Meeting - St. John’s Church 23 Water Street, Kitchener - https://actionnetwork.org/forms/register-for-cooperate-for-canadas-grand-river-meetings

Friday, November 29th - 5:30pm - Next group update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09

Saturday, November 30th - 12pm - Baden Santa Claus Parade - www.fightforfarmland.com <http://www.fightforfarmland.com/>

Sunday, December 1st - 1:30pm - New Hamburg Santa Claus Parade - www.fightforfarmland.com <http://www.fightforfarmland.com/>

Monday, December 2nd - City of Waterloo Official Plan Public Meeting - https://www.engagewr.ca/waterloo-official-plan

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B) Bill 212 - Removing Bike Lanes and Forcing Highway #413 Act - Town of Caledon Bill 212 Letter and Letter Example to Federal Minister Guilbeault:

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C) Alliance For A Liveable Ontario (ALO) Housing Report Card:

a) Full Report:

b) Report Card Graphic:

c) FAO Economic Report Showing Housing Starts Down Again:

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D) Climate Emergency Vigils every Friday, 8-9pm - October 4th to November 29th

https://www.faithclimatejustice.ca/climate-vigils.html

https://www.faithclimatejustice.ca/climate-vigils.html

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E) City of Waterloo Official Plan Update Notice of Public Meeting - December 2nd, 2024

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F) Speak Up and Ensure Your Voice is Heard:

Wilmot Township Council

Natasha Salonen, Mayor, Wilmot, natasha.salonen at wilmot.ca <mailto:natasha.salonen at wilmot.ca> or 519-634-8519 x 9351
Stewart Cressman, Councillor Ward 1, Wilmot, stewart.cressman at wilmot.ca <mailto:stewart.cressman at wilmot.ca> or 519-807-1496	
Kris Wilkinson, Councillor Ward 2, Wilmot, kris.wilkinson at wilmot.ca <mailto:kris.wilkinson at wilmot.ca> or 519-807-4173
Harvir Sidhu, Councillor Ward 3, Wilmot, harvir.sidhu at wilmot.ca <mailto:harvir.sidhu at wilmot.ca> or 519-807-2521
Lillianne Dunstall, Councillor Ward 4, Wilmot, lillianne.dunstall at wilmot.ca <mailto:lillianne.dunstall at wilmot.ca> or 519-807-4975
Steven Martin, Councillor Ward 4, Wilmot, steven.martin at wilmot.ca <mailto:steven.martin at wilmot.ca> or 519-807-5214

Region of Waterloo Council

Karen Redman, Regional Chair, kredman at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:kredman at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor, Kitchener, berryv at kitchener.ca <mailto:berryv at kitchener.ca>
Dorothy McCabe, Mayor, City of Waterloo, dorothy.mccabe at waterloo.ca <mailto:dorothy.mccabe at waterloo.ca>
Jan Liggett, Cambridge Mayor, Cambridge, liggettj at cambridge.ca <mailto:liggettj at cambridge.ca>
Sue Foxton, Mayor, North Dumfries, sfoxton at northdumfries.ca <mailto:sfoxton at northdumfries.ca>
Natasha Salonen, Mayor, Wilmot, natasha.salonen at wilmot.ca <mailto:natasha.salonen at wilmot.ca>
Joe Nowak, Mayor, Wellesley, jnowak at wellesley.ca <mailto:jnowak at wellesley.ca>
Sandy Shantz, Mayor, Woolwich, sshantz at woolwich.ca <mailto:sshantz at woolwich.ca>
Doug Craig, Regional Councillor, Cambridge, dougcraig at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:dougcraig at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Pam Wolf, Regional Councillor, Cambridge, pwolf at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:pwolf at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Colleen James, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, CJames at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:CJames at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Michael Harris, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, MHarris at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:MHarris at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Kari Williams, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, KariWilliams at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:KariWilliams at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Rob Deutschmann, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, RDeutschmann at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:RDeutschmann at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Jim Erb, Regional Councillor, Waterloo, JErb at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:JErb at regionofwaterloo.ca>
Chantal Huinink, Regional Councillor, Waterloo, CHuinink at regionofwaterloo.ca <mailto:CHuinink at regionofwaterloo.ca>

Province of Ontario

Premier Doug Ford - doug.fordco at pc.ola.org <mailto:doug.fordco at pc.ola.org> or 416-325-1941 - available 24/7 - all calls confidential
Paul Calandra - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - paul.calandra at pc.ola.org <mailto:steve.clark at pc.ola.org> or 416-585-7000
Andrea Khanjin - Minster of Environment, Conservation and Parks - andrea.khanjin at pc.ola.org <mailto:andrea.khanjin at pc.ola.org> or 705-722-0575
Vic Fedeli - Minister of Economic Development- vic.fedeli at pc.ola.org <mailto:vic.fedeli at pc.ola.org> or 416-326-8475
Rob Flack - Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness - rob.flack at pc.ola.org <mailto:rob.flack at pc.ola.org> or 416-326-3074
Michael Parsa - Associate Minister of Housing - michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org <mailto:michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org>

Local Conservative MPPs:
Mike Harris Jr - Minister of Red Tape Reduction, MPP Kitchener-Conestoga - mike.harris at pc.ola.org <mailto:mike.harris at pc.ola.org> or 519-669-2090
Brian Riddell - MPP Cambridge - brian.riddell at pc.ola.org <mailto:brian.riddell at pc.ola.org> or 519-650-2770
Jess Dixon - MPP Kitchener South - jess.dixon at pc.ola.org <mailto:jess.dixon at pc.ola.org> or 519-650-9413
Will Bouma - MPP Brantford-Brant - will.bouma at pc.ola.org <mailto:will.bouma at pc.ola.org> or (519) 759-0361
Ted Arnott - MPP Wellington-Halton Hills - ted.arnott at pc.ola.org <mailto:ted.arnott at pc.ola.org> or (519) 787-5247
Ernie Hardeman - MPP Oxford - ernie.hardeman at pc.ola.org <mailto:ernie.hardeman at pc.ola.org> or (519) 537-5222
Matthew Rae - MPP Perth-Wellington - matthew.rae at pc.ola.org <mailto:matthew.rae at pc.ola.org> or (519) 272-0660

Local NDP MPPs:
Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo - cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca <mailto:cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca> or 519-725-3477

Local Green Party MPPs:
Mike Schreiner - MPP Guelph - mschreiner at ola.or <mailto:mschreiner at ola.org>g or (519) 836-4190
Aislinn Clancy - MPP Kitchener Centre - aclancy-co at ola.org <mailto:aclancy-co at ola.org> or 519-579-5460

Independent MPPs:
Bobbi Ann Brady - MPP Haldimand-Norfolk - babrady-co at ola.org <mailto:babrady-co at ola.org> or (519) 428-0446

Federal Members of Parliament

Local Liberal MPs:
Bryan May - MP Cambridge - bryan.may at parl.gc.ca <mailto:bryan.may at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 624-7440
Tim Louis - MP Kitchener-Conestoga - tim.louis at parl.gc.ca <mailto:tim.louis at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 578-3777
Valerie Bradford - MP Kitchener-South Hespeler - valerie.bradford at parl.gc.ca <mailto:valerie.bradford at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 571-5509
Bardish Chagger - MP Waterloo - bardish.chagger at parl.gc.ca <mailto:bardish.chagger at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 746-1573
Lloyd Longfield - MP Guelph - lloyd.longfield at parl.gc.ca <mailto:lloyd.longfield at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 837-8276

Local Conservative MPs:
Michael Chong - MP Wellington-Halton Hills - michael.chong at parl.gc.ca <mailto:michael.chong at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 843-7344
Larry Brock - MP Brantford-Brant - larry.brock at parl.gc.ca <mailto:larry.brock at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 754-4300
John Nater - MP Perth-Wellington - john.nater at parl.gc.ca <mailto:john.nater at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 273-1400

Local Green Party MPs:
Mike Morrice - MP Kitchener - mike.morrice at parl.gc.ca <mailto:mike.morrice at parl.gc.ca> or (519) 741-2001

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Kevin Thomason
Vice-Chair, Grand River Environmental Network
www.gren.ca <http://www.gren.ca/>

Phone: (519) 888-0519
Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
Twitter: @kthomason
E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com <mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com>
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