[All] Yet More Greenbelt Scandal, WilmotCAN Releases 3rd Video, GRCA Land Dispositions, Federal Election, Big Water Win, Join Us Today (Friday) at 5:30pm

Fri Apr 4 10:40:03 EDT 2025

Good Day,

This week brings yet another revelation in the Greenbelt Scandal from the Integrity Commissioner, WilmotCAN releases the third mini-documentary video on the price we will all pay for the mega-industrial land assembly, GRCA continues secret land disposition, a huge win for the Middlebrook water well after many years, the Wilmot Cachet Development comes to Council on Monday, and the Federal Election continues.  Join us at 5:30pm today (Friday) to discuss and learn more:

	Join us today. Friday, April 3rd at 5:30pm:
	https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz0 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09>
Here’s the latest:	

1) Breaking News Again - Greenbelt Scandal Continues!  In yet another announcement from the provincial Integrity Commissioner, a former aide to Premier Doug Ford has been accused of contravening several Ontario laws - in particular with lobbying and disclosures in an attempt to get approvals for developers.

Unfortunately, there is almost no penalties for the former government employee who faces no sanctions and can continue to lobby the provincial government.  Also, the Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake has recently retired and Premier Doug Ford has yet to announce any successor.  

The Integrity Commissioner's office did confirm that it continues to investigate other former top staff of Doug Ford including his principal secretary and opposition party leaders made numerous comments about the corruption of the Ford government, the ongoing RCMP Greenbelt investigation, and that Doug Ford simply can’t be trusted with the Greenbelt.

Learn more in the following articles:

	Canada’s National Observer - Ford’s Former Aide Broke Lobbying Rules Over Greenbelt:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/01/news/ford-former-lobbying-greenbelt-integrity-commissioner

	The Toronto Star - Ex-Doug Ford Aide Failed To Comply With Lobbying Rules In Push To Remove Greenbelt Land: Watchdog:
	https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ex-doug-ford-aide-failed-to-comply-with-lobbying-rules-in-push-to-remove-greenbelt/article_de141c9f-8d34-408d-999c-12276346f6c7.html

Here’s also a related article about the lack of environmental qualifications of the new Environment Minister:

	Canada’s National Observer - Ontario’s New Environment Minister Called Greenbelt Scandal “Fake News” - Now He’s In Charge Of Protecting It:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/02/news/ontarios-new-environment-minister-called-greenbelt-scandal-fake-news-now-hes-charge

And of course the similarities and parallels between the Greenbelt Scandal and the Wilmot Land Grab continue as well.

2) WilmotCAN Releases Third Mini-Documentary Video - On Thursday, the Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) released the third video about the Region of Waterloo’s secretive land assembly for the extreme concerning 770 acre industrial mega-site in rural Wilmot Township.  This video highlights how the site only meets 7 of 44 of the government’s own critera, the massive infrastructure costs facing taxpayers to service such a remote site where no development has ever been contemplated, and the potential damage to the land and water supply that hundreds of thousands of people rely on.

The first two videos have been viewed by almost 50,000 people and continue to get strong reviews.

Watch this latest video and share the link with others:

	Unearthed Part 3: The Wilmot Land Grab - Water, Infrastructure, and the True Cost to You:
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQOwi9-fmr0

Action Required - Watch the video, share it with others, continue to speak up, write elected officials, and make it clear that we are not a willing host.

3) Federal Election & More Resources - This could be the most important Federal election of your lifetime as we face increasing climate challenges, tariffs, and the entire fate of Canada could hang in the balance of upcoming decisions.  

Details are as follows:

	Election Day: Monday, April 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
	Advance polls: Open Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.
	Vote by special ballot: Until Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
	Vote by mail: Electors must apply by Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m.
	Vote on campus: Available Sunday, April 13 to Wednesday, April 16 at participating universities and colleges Canada-wide.

	Federal Election Debates: April 16th and 17th

More info on Elections Canada website https://elections.ca/home.aspx

Candidate Info - Here’s a list of federal election candidates around much of the Grand River watershed:

	CBC - Federal Election Candidates in Waterloo, Guelph, Wellington:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/federal-election-candidates-waterloo-region-guelph-wellington-1.7486384

Riding Information - Please be aware that there are important boundary changes to ridings in the Grand River watershed.  One significant change is the boundary change to Flamborough-Glanbrook to Flamborough - Glanbrook - Brant North.  This enormous riding spans Paris, St. George, Flamborough and Glanbrook.  More details:

	The Hamilton Spectator - Do You Live In These Neighbourhoods?  You May Have Been Moved To A Different Riding:
	https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal-elections/do-you-live-in-these-hamilton-area-neighbourhoods-you-may-have-been-moved-to-a/article_e1451fa9-4129-50e2-aed5-1e2930c970b1.html

	The Hamilton Spectator - Who Is Running In Flamborough - Glanbrook - Brant North?:
	https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal-elections/flamborough-glanbrook-brant-candidates-canada-election-2025/article_872f1f79-9be0-560d-a359-ab5edc1a3bda.html

	The Hamilton Spectator - Who Is Running in Brantford - Brant South - Six Nations?:
	https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal-elections/brantford-brant-south-six-nations-candidates-canada-election-2025/article_1bb5db74-528b-52fe-8ae4-cca5b6d2fc08.html

Election Resources: We are now five days into the election campaign and numerous organizations are announcing resources including:

	David Suzuki Foundation - Speak Up Now - Make the 2025 election count for the people and planet:
	https://davidsuzuki.org/action/make-election-2025-count-for-people-and-the-planet/

	Ontario Nature Federal Election Web Resource Page:
	https://ontarionature.org/federal-election-2025/

	The Council of Canadians - Hosting A Kitchen Table Conversation:
	https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oOOh7GrURh6n7vBGyGGiVA#/registration

Recent Articles:  

	The Record - Kitchener Centre Looks Like A Safe Seat For Green MP Mike Morrice.  But Is It?
	https://www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/kitchener-centre-looks-like-a-safe-seat-for-green-mp-mike-morrice-but-is-it/article_aea8a3dc-ce42-5a7b-a4cd-7f07717d756a.html

Action Required - Get involved and speak out for the needed outcomes you would like to see in this election.

4) GRCA Land Disposition - Last Friday, March 28th - the GRCA board held a closed meeting to consider the fate of up to seven land holdings accounting for approximately 30 acres for disposition. The properties are located in Galt, Brantford, Inverhaugh, Guelph, and Rockwood.  If the GRCA proceeds with the staff recommendations, board members will be voting for short-term financial gains leading to an impoverished legacy for future generations of Grand River watershed residents. 

A big thanks to everyone that responded to the call to action to send the letter prepared by Environmental Defence.  As of this morning 163 letters had been received by GRCA board members from the public urging the GRCA not to sell conservation land!

Since it was a closed in-camera meeting we still don’t know the outcome but we encourage you to take a minute to send this letter if you haven’t already:

	https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/168626/action/1

Action Required - Speak up now to urge the GRCA not to sell off our green space and instead increase protected lands.

5) MiddleBrook Well Acquired! - In a huge victory for water, Centre Wellington Township has successfully acquired the MiddleBrook Well from Triiton Water Holdings.  Mayor Watters stated that securing this well is a critical step for ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of the community and protecting the future of residents:

	https://www.waterwatchers.ca/

Congratulations to everyone who has fought for years to see this well be transferred to public ownership instead of seeing water being sold off for profit by private bottlers.

6) Wilmot Cachet MZO Development Returns - The massive development in Wilmot Township proposed by Cachet Developments in 2021 as an MZO (Ministerial Zoning Order) that sought to bypass proper planning processes and was defeated by overwhelming community opposition will be returning again now following proper planning processes to Wilmot Township Council on Monday.  The proposed development is much improved from before with almost half the number of units, fewer high-rise towers, and more townhouses but will still be an urban development unlike anything ever seen in Wilmot Township before, adding over 1,800 people or almost 10% to the population of New Hamburg in a single 46 acre development.

There will be homes for thousands of people right next to a highly concerning chemical plant and many other issues such as Mississauga and Milton-like density, questions about waste-water, and traffic issues.  Learn more:

	https://developmentapplications.wilmot.ca/Home/Detail?Id=18c67c2f-1dd3-492f-8e0e-b1828fc87b82

	The Record - Revised Wilmot Plan Of Subdivision Has 677 Residential Units:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/revised-wilmot-plan-of-subdivision-has-677-residential-units/article_29c47d3f-8938-5ac7-b0af-98ffdfa53e27.html

Speak up the Public Meeting on April 7, 2025 at:

	https://facility-admin.esolutionsgroup.ca/Uploads/Files/16E7D05A-FC42-4E34-A1EF-8C5C6858A2BF/Cachet%20Developments/notice%20of%20public%20meeting.pdf

Action Required - Learn more and speak up for the future you want to see in Wilmot and our rural communities.

7) Cooperate For Canada - Please continue to help Cooperate For Canada ensure better election outcomes where a single party doesn’t get 100% of the power with only a minority of votes - particularly when one of the primary parties is proposing so many Trump-like polices and actions against essential climate change solutions.  Learn how our progressive parties can work together, volunteer, and sign the voting pledge at:

	https://cooperateforcanada.ca/

And here’s some of the latest media:

	The Record - Jagmeet Singh Needs To Stop Pretending He Is Going To Win The Election:
	https://www.therecord.com/politics/political-opinion/jagmeet-singh-needs-to-stop-pretending-hes-going-to-win-the-election/article_50911f03-6113-5795-8e05-24ccdc52f8ad.html

Action Required - Get involved, speak up, and ensure the best possible outcomes in this critical federal election that will determine the fate of our country for generations.

8) North Dumfries Aggregate Mining Crisis - North Dumfries Township already has the greatest percentage of lands (over 10%) under aggregate extraction in Ontario with more than 46 gravel pits - far more than is needed to supply the area.  However, there are still applications for more.  Please help to support the North Dumfries Conservation Alliance.  They have set-up a Small Change Fund at:

	https://smallchangefund.ca/campaign/the-cause-to-pause-campaign-for-protection-of-land-water-forest/

They will also have a booth at the rare Spring Plant sale at the slit barn on Blair Road on May 10th: 

	https://www.raresites.org/about/2025-spring-plant-sale-and-ecomarket#top

Action Required - Help with fundraising and speak up for a better future.

9) Recent Articles - Include the need for non-profit housing, 25 ways to fix the housing crisis, an innovative treeless tax in Quebec, the cost of defunding the CBC, food as national defence, ReForest Woolwich boosting local tree canopy, and $1 million for a new Brantford cultural centre:

	Spacing - Non-Profit Housing Is An Economic No-Brainer:
	https://spacing.ca/toronto/2025/03/27/non-profit-housing-is-an-economic-no-brainer/

	MacLeans Magazine - 25 Ways To Fix Canada's Housing Crisis:
	https://macleans.ca/longforms/how-to-fix-canadas-housing-crisis/
	Note: While many of these 25 strategies are good, the recommendation to build on the Greenbelt and greenspace is horrible given it has been repeatedly proven that there is no land shortage and this won’t solve the housing crisis.

	CBC - Small Quebec Town Introduces $200 Tax For Treeless Yards In Effort To Combat Heat Islands:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/saint-amable-eco-tax-homes-without-trees-1.7493930

	Canada’s National Observer - Defund the CBC - At What Cost?”:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/03/31/opinion/defund-cbc-poilievre

	The Narwhal - Canadians Have Another Facet Of National Defence Right Under Our Noses:
	https://thenarwhal.ca/canada-food-system-national-defence/

	Woolwich Observer/The Record - ReForest Woolwich Looks To Boost Tree Canopy:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/canada/reforest-woolwich-looks-to-boost-tree-canopy/article_f9cf8705-4a6c-587a-9a87-fa4261e32fac.html

	Hamilton Spectator - Brantford Commits $1 Million To New Woodland Cultural Centre:
	https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/brantford-commits-1-million-to-new-woodland-cultural-centre/article_c51e7db1-bb27-577c-8b2b-79eafa4f64c7.html

9) Ontario Nature Pledge - Ontario Nature is urging you to sign a pledge to encourage the government of Ontario to invest in a climate resilient future that includes 30% protected places by 2030, restoring and enhancing species at risk protections, and improving wetland protections.  Learn more and sign at:

	https://ontarionature.good.do/protect-and-restore-nature/pledge/

Action Required - Speak up and support a better future for Ontario.

10) Jane's Walks - The Waterloo Region and Guelph Jane's Walk is coming up May 2nd - 4th and they need your help to make the event a success.  Jane’s Walks are free citizen-led walking tours that make space for people to observe, reflect, share, question and collectively reimagine the places in which they live, work and play.

You can help by leading a walk on a topic of your choosing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKKWCr7M7eE9E1o2c3xO3YUX8h4L2Vl7NGHtfW3e7Zn8sndA/viewform

And you can attend a walk by checking out the schedule at:

	Waterloo Region:
	https://janeswalkwr.com/2025-walks/

	Guelph Area:
	There will be a Jane’s walk in the vicinity of the former Frank Kortright Waterfowl Park where you’ll be able to learn more about that area of the Speed River valley and the vision behind the acquisition of significant land holdings in the area that are currently owned by the GRCA.  Watch for more details soon.

Action Required - Get out and get involved - there are so many amazing things to learn and see in our watershed.

11) Region of Waterloo Lobbyist Registry - Following the similar actions of a few other Ontario municipalities, the Region of Waterloo has introduced a Lobbyist Registry.  While aimed more at professionals charging fees for consulting and lobbying, there are facets that will apply to citizens, volunteers, community groups and others simply speaking up for a better future.  We will need to attend upcoming information sessions and learn more to ensure that we are in compliance with these new regulations.

Learn more at:

	https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/regional-government/lobbyistregistry.aspx

Virtual information sessions will be held on:

	April 17th at 7pm - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-information-session-lobbyist-registry-tickets-1132646499169
	May 14th at 9am - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-information-session-lobbyist-registry-tickets-1132709307029
	June 4th at 12pm - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-information-session-lobbyist-registry-tickets-1132709307029

12) Grand River Transit 10 Year Plan - Grand River Transit has announced that they will be presenting their 10 year Business Plan at a special Region of Waterloo Council meeting on Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm.  It is an impressive plan that will see more frequent transit, more consistent schedules, more express routes, new coverage areas including rural townships and more overnight service.  They are also proposing some innovative fare strategies.  

Learn more at:  https://www.engagewr.ca/grt-business-plan

	The Record - Grand River Transit Plan Adds 625,000 Hours Of Service In Waterloo Region Over 10 Years:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/grand-river-transit-plan-adds-625-000-hours-of-service-in-waterloo-region-over-10/article_a10bff70-6c32-58f1-ab97-f9cc76e940f6.html

Action Required - Register to delegate, provide feedback to GRT, and speak up for the innovative transit solutions we will need for the years ahead.

13) Why Hope Matters - The Nith Valley Ecoboosters have announced a free online webinar on “Why Hope Matters: The Practice of Evidence-Based Hope In A World Of Climate Doom” on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00pm.  The keynote speaker is Dr. Elin Kelsey who is an author and international thought leader on Climate Emotions.

Register online at:  https://actionnetwork.org/events/how-to-be-hopeful-in-a-world-of-climate-doom

More information is available on the poster attached below.

14) Other Articles - Include a very insightful article on the decline of America, Trump’s tariffs, and federal farm support.

	The New York Times - Thomas Friedman - I Just Saw The Future.  It Was Not America:
	https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/opinion/trump-tariffs-china.html

	The Hamilton Spectator- CP News Alert: Canada Exempt From Trump’s New Tariffs, Existing Duties Remain:
	https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal/cp-newsalert-canada-exempt-from-trumps-new-tariffs-existing-duties-remain/article_623b4d9e-dbe4-5269-a8d6-1f0af9766b9d.html

	The Hamilton Spectator - Liberals Pledge Dairy-Quota Support, Farm Subsidies:
	https://www.thespec.com/politics/federal-elections/liberals-pledge-dairy-quota-support-farm-subsidies-in-tariff-plan-for-agriculture/article_f3aa4ec1-20e1-51d0-82d9-8146b5c00403.html

	CBC - Trump Slaps Ttariffs On Dozens Of Countries But Canada Is Spared The Worst This Time:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-tariffs-canada-1.7500316

15) Ontario Clean Air Alliance - Stand Up For Ontario - There are some simple ideas that the Ontario Clean Air Alliance has to dramatically lower energy costs and improve things in Ontario by getting rid of expensive American nuclear contracts, reducing fracked US natural gas coming to Canada, and encouraging green energy as well as heat pumps.  Learn more and send a letter to the Premier with one click:

	https://www.cleanairalliance.org/strong/

16) Reminder - Next Meeting - Join us today Friday, April 4th at 5:30pm online at the Zoom link below to discuss the latest:

	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, April 4th - 5:30pm - Next group update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09

Monday, April 7th - 7:00pm - Wilmot Council Meeting on Cachet Development Proposal - https://developmentapplications.wilmot.ca/Home/Detail?Id=18c67c2f-1dd3-492f-8e0e-b1828fc87b82

Wednesday, April 16th - 6:00pm - Region of Waterloo Grand River Transit Council Meeting - https://www.engagewr.ca/grt-business-plan

Thursday, April 17th at 7:00pm - Region of Waterloo Lobbyist Regulations Webinar - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-information-session-lobbyist-registry-tickets-1132646499169

Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th - Jane’s Walks - https://janeswalkwr.com/2025-walks/

Wednesday, May 14th at 9:00am - Region of Waterloo Lobbyist Regulations Webinar - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-information-session-lobbyist-registry-tickets-1132709307029

Thursday, May 15th at 7:00pm - Nith Valley Ecoboosters Webinar - Why Hope Matters - https://actionnetwork.org/events/how-to-be-hopeful-in-a-world-of-climate-doom

Wednesday, June 4th at 12:00pm - Region of Waterloo Lobbyist Regulations Webinar - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-information-session-lobbyist-registry-tickets-1132709307029

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B) Jane’s Walks - May 2nd to 4th:

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C) Why Hope Matters - May 15th:

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D) 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>

County of Brant Contact list:

Mayor David Bailey  david.bailey at brant.ca <mailto:david.bailey at brant.ca>   226-387-2490
Councillor Ward 1 Jennifer Kyle jennifer.kyle at brant.ca <mailto:jennifer.kyle at brant.ca> 519-242-0898
Councillor Ward 1 John MacAlpine john.macalpine at brant.ca <mailto:john.macalpine at brant.ca> 519-757-9359
Councillor Ward 2 Steve Howes steve.howes at brant.ca <mailto:steve.howes at brant.ca> 519-442-4955
Councillor Ward 2 Lukas Oakley lukas.oakley at brant.ca <mailto:lukas.oakley at brant.ca>  226-216-3037
Councillor Ward 3 John Bell john.bell at brant.ca <mailto:john.bell at brant.ca> 519-209-2277
Councillor Ward 3 John Peirce john.peirce at brant.ca <mailto:john.peirce at brant.ca> 519-442-7134
Councillor Ward 4 Robert Chambers robert.chambers at brant.ca <mailto:robert.chambers at brant.ca> 519-449-2633
Councillor Ward 4 David Miller jedamiller at sympatico.ca <mailto:jedamiller at sympatico.ca> 519-449-1240
Councillor Ward 5 Brian Coleman brianatbridgeview at gmail.com <mailto:brianatbridgeview at gmail.com> 519-753-2798
Councillor Ward 5 Christine Garneau christinegarneau at brant.ca <mailto:christinegarneau at brant.ca> 226-802-1217

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
	Or cal or text Doug Ford’s Personal Cell Phone - 647-612-3673
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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