[All] Monday's Federal Election, Region Destroys Farm, Bill 5 Repeals Endangered Species Act, Court Pauses Bike Lane Removals, More Greenbelt Scandal, Join Us Tonight At 5:30pm
Kevin Thomason
kevinthomason at mac.com
Fri Apr 25 10:06:39 EDT 2025
Good Day,
We will resume our regular biweekly meetings tonight (Friday April 25th) at 5:30pm online at the Zoom link below to discuss these issues and more. Please join us!
Grand River Watershed Bill 23 Bi-Weekly Zoom Meeting, this Friday April 25th at 5:30pm:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09
Meeting ID: 826 4469 5701
Passcode: 713374
The federal election this Monday April 28th is dominating a lot of the news but there are many other things going on including the Region of Waterloo destroying farmland and groundwater on the 25th anniversary of Walkerton, Bill 5 repealing the Endangered Species Act, Toronto bike lane removals being paused by court orders, more Greenbelt coverup/scandal, and more!
Here’s the latest:
1) Federal Election Day Monday, April 28th - A record 7.2 million people voted in recent advance polls, however if you have not voted yet please be sure that you do and encourage everyone you know to vote too. Don’t take polling for granted - it is quite likely that this election will be much closer than expected. With so much a stake we need to ensure the best possible outcomes. Every vote is important so do everything you can to get people to the polls.
You can check to see if you are registered to vote at: https://ereg.elections.ca/en/ereg/index
Election Day Details - Polls will be open on Monday, April 28 from 9:30am to 9:30pm.
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
CBC - Know Your Riding - Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/flamborough-glanbrook-brant-north-federal-election-2025-1.7507159
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 info on Elections Canada website https://elections.ca/home.aspx
You can also vote anytime at Elections Canada offices such as the one in Guelph at 292 Speedvale Ave W.
Election Resources: Numerous organizations have good election 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/
CAPE - E-mail Federal Party Leaders To Take Climate Action:
https://cape.ca/action/meet-the-moment-and-defend-climate-progress/
350.org <http://350.org/> - Don’t Get Played - Actions And Tools To Combat Misinformation:
https://dontgetplayed.ca/get-involved/
Cooperate for Canada - C4C has released their list of federal Unity Candidates. Learn more about how we can ensure the best possible election outcomes at:
https://cooperateforcanada.ca/federal-unity-candidates/
Recent Articles:
The Record - In A Two-Horse Race, Carney Best Bet For Environment:
https://www.therecord.com/politics/federal-elections/in-a-two-horse-race-carney-best-bet-for-environment/article_a3943fa5-d03a-5125-bef5-14ca8708d956.html
Good mention of Cooperate for Canada calling for a diversity of candidates.
Action Required - Get involved, vote, and speak out for the needed outcomes you would like to see in this election.
2) Region of Waterloo Destroys Topsoil, Farm, and Wilmot Waterways - Soil conservation expert Anne Loeffler and WilmotCAN are raising concerns about the horrific soil erosion that has taken place on the 160 acre property the Region purchased in 2024 as part of the absurd Wilmot mega-industrial land assembly. This is the same farm property where the Region destroyed the massive corn crop last summer just a few weeks before it would have been ready to harvest and could have produced as much as 2.5 million boxes of cereal.
The Region completely ignored Anne’s detailed letter warning them last autumn about the lack of any necessary cover crop after the corn was shredded, the erosion already happening, and the need to better protect irreplaceable topsoil and not contaminate important water sources other nearby farms depend on. Instead, no action was taken, fields have remained barren for 9 months now and there is severe loss of soil, with the runoff of massive amounts of silt and soil into area drains and nearby waterways, contaminating the Nith and the Grand Rivers while the land has been severely damaged.
Anne had an excellent delegation to the Region of Waterloo Council on Wednesday, and the story was front page news in the Waterloo Record. This is an urgent matter, as every rainfall and even windy day will cause further damage and precious soil loss.
Meanwhile downstream the City of Brantford, which relies on the Grand River has recently announced they have installed expensive temporary filtration equipment to try improve their drinking water quality. Six Nations of the Grand River also sources their drinking water from the Grand River and recently initiated a lawsuit against the federal government regarding their inadequate access to clean drinking water:
City of Brantford - City Successfully Implements Reverse Osmosis Units At Water Treatment Plant:
https://www.brantford.ca/en/city-successfully-implements-reverse-osmosis-units-at-water-treatment-plant.aspx
Two Row Times - Six Nations Sues Feds Over Drinking Water:
https://issuu.com/tworowtimes/docs/april_16th_2025
The Record - Farm Bought By Region Of Waterloo Is Losing Soil To Erosion, Polluting River:
https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/farm-bought-by-region-of-waterloo-is-losing-soil-to-erosion-polluting-river/article_4d18d937-1eb2-5592-b608-ca6d8f73e4f9.html
Impressive front page coverage, photography, and reporting!
You may recall that soil is the focus of one of the episodes of the Unearthed minidoc series WilmotCAN released earlier this year:
Unearthed 2: Soil Under Siege https://youtu.be/EovPJZp_x1Y?si=FA6l0OaWG-OQ64n-
Please watch and share all 3 episodes of the series - find them on WilmotCAN’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilmotCAN
Fight For Farmland Provincial Media Coverage: It was fantastic to see the impressive coverage in Better Farming Magazine of Stewart Snyder and the toll the Fight For Farmland has taken over the past year. Read it first-hand:
Better Farming - Fighting On The Frontlines: Farm Under Threat - Wilmot Farmer Defends Land Against Expropriation:
https://www.betterfarming.com/flippingbook/betterfarming/2025/may/16/index.html
Other good recent coverage includes:
Better Farming - Facing Farming’s Biggest Threats:
https://www.betterfarming.com/magazines/better-farming-ontario/featured-articles/facing-farmings-biggest-threats
The Record - Mike Harris Jr. Bets On Critical Minerals And Clean Energy:
https://www.therecord.com/politics/provincial/mike-harris-jr-bets-on-critical-minerals-and-clean-energy/article_3d5af67a-c5b9-5e87-b1d9-d274745ad3ef.html
Including mention of the significant concern about the Wilmot mega-industrial land assembly.
Action Required - Visit the WilmotCAN website to learn more about and support the ongoing efforts, including legal action, research, mapping, and organizing community events: https://wilmotcan.com/ and demand the Region of Waterloo give up its farm destroying mega-industrial fiasco that is already costing taxpayers dearly.
3) 25th Anniversary Of Walkerton Water Crisis - It’s been 25 years since the Walkerton water crisis sickened thousands of people, numerous citizens were killed and otthers permanently disabled from the contaminated water and improperly maintained treatment plant due to provincial government cuts. Brock Township has decided on a series of self-directed events:
The Hamilton Spectator - Self-Directed Events Chosen To Mark Water Crisis Anniversary:
https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/self-directed-events-chosen-to-mark-water-crisis-anniversary/article_918550fb-7fd8-5262-a375-9c08153c1910.html
4) Bill 5 Continues To Horrify - As we learn more about Bill 5 the “Protect Ontario By Unleashing Our Economy Act” proposed on the eve of the Good Friday holiday by the Ford government, it will not only create very concerning lawless Economic Zones at the government’s whim, it will also fully repeal Ontario’s Endangered Species Act for the entire province that was once heralded as world-leading. The entire current ESA will be replaced with far weaker regulations gutting protections and allowing development to override habitat protection and restoration efforts.
There are 22% more species at risk in 2020 than 2009. We need to do better - not worse. Learn more:
CBC - Environmental Groups Raise Alarm About Ontario Bill That Would Weaken Species Protection:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/environmental-groups-new-ontario-legislation-species-protection-1.7515955
The Globe & Mail - Ontario Future Gutting Protections For Endangered Species:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-further-gutting-protections-for-endangered-species/
The Hamilton Spectator - Op-Ed By Sarah Harmer - Protections For Ontario’s Endangered Species Are Themselves At Risk:
https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/protections-for-ontario-s-endangered-species-are-themselves-at-risk/article_13ec9cf2-a8c3-541f-8846-4b1931c4a2a4.html
The Narwhal - Ontario Is Killing Its Endangered Species Act. Here’s What You Need To Know:
https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-endangered-species-act-repealed/
The Green Party has a one-click letter that you can send to speak up to the Ford government:
Green Party One Click Letter:
https://secure.gpo.ca/wildlife-under-threat?source=C25.E.OWTA
Here’s the official government detailed schedules and Act for Bill 5:
Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025:
https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-44/session-1/bill-5
There are several ERO postings that we have until 11:59pm on May 17th to comment on:
Special Economic Zones Act, 2025:
https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0391
Specific to Ontario Place and amendments to the Rebuilding Ontario Place Act - specifically removing public notice and public consultation requirements:
https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0416
Specific to Bill 5 Amendments the Ontario Heritage Act:
https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0418
Specific to Electricity, Mining, and Energy Board:
https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/025-0409
Required Action - Speak up! Watch for more news and analysis on this horrifying announcement and ensure our democracy, environment, agriculture, and communities aren’t destroyed by misguided development efforts of the provincial government.
5) Court Halts Bike Lane Removals - The Ontario Superior Court has ordered a halt to any removal of Toronto Bike Lanes on Bloor St, Yonge St, and University Ave, in Toronto until the court can decide if the plan to remove them is unconstitutional. This is an important first step and victory in the battle to see this important cycling and safety infrastructure remain in place:
The Trillium - Court Temporarily Halts Removal Of Toronto Bike Lanes:
https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/municipalities-transit-and-infrastructure/court-temporarily-halts-removal-of-three-toronto-bike-lanes-10554746
CBC - Judge Grants Injunction To Pause Removal Of Toronto Bike Lanes:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontrio-bike-lane-injunction-1.7515518
6) Yet More Greenbelt Scandal - Once again more Ford senior staffers are being asked by the provincial government to hand over any Greenbelt related e-mails and records they may have on personal devices upon orders from the Information and Privacy Commissioner - this is on top of the e-mails requested last week by the IPC:
The Trillium - Former Senior Staff To Premier Ford To Be Asked To Hand Over Any Greenbelt Records In Their Personal Accounts:
https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/former-senior-staff-to-premier-ford-to-be-asked-to-hand-over-any-greenbelt-records-in-their-personal-accounts-10553394
Numerous investigations continue into the Greenbelt scandal and concerning actions of Doug Ford’s provincial government that are so against the best public interest.
7) Recent Articles - Includes much greater density in Kitchener suburbs, Waterloo begins Beaver Creek developments, huge case loads at the OLT, and EV interest falls in Canada while surging elsewhere:
The Record - Changes Would Allow Highrises, 1,500 More Units In South Kitchener Subdivision:
https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/changes-would-allow-highrises-1-500-more-units-in-new-south-kitchener-subdivision/article_f95ea0b1-9068-59c4-b632-b438c4f685b3.html
The Record - Waterloo’s Final Suburbs Near Approval After Years Of Delay:
https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/waterloos-final-suburbs-near-approval-after-years-of-delay/article_4e55dba4-05ae-591f-9025-ae19adffabac.html
The Record - Municipalities Rack Up Large Bills Fighting Developments At The Ontario Land Tribunal:
https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/municipalities-rack-up-large-bills-fighting-developments-at-the-ontario-land-tribunal/article_a5e2c85d-4616-5247-8551-e5c0bb565217.html
The Hamilton Spectator - Canadian’s Interest In Buying An EV Falls:
https://www.thespec.com/business/canadians-interest-in-buying-an-ev-falls-for-third-year-in-a-row-autotrader-survey/article_7f4d7671-2039-5506-b40c-e499834899a7.html
8) Protect Huron Natural Area - Speak up to help protect Kitchener’s Huron Natural Area from adjacent development impacts and encourage Councillors to take a hike as a proposed Industrial Business Park subdivision is being proposed at 1700 Strasburg Road. More details and an easy-to-sign petition can be found at:
https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-industrial-park-development-surrounding-the-huron-natural-area-in-kitchener/u/33426859
Action Required - Speak up to ensure that this spectacular natural part of Kitchener remains protected and adequately buffered.
9) Jane's Walks - The Waterloo Region and Guelph Jane's Walks are coming up May 2nd to 4th. 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. There are dozens of amazing walks to choose from with something to interest everyone.
Check out the impressive schedules at:
Waterloo Region:
https://janeswalkwr.com/2025-walks/
Guelph Area:
There will be Jane’s walks 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. Dates and times are Sunday May 4th at 1pm and Saturday, May 10th at 1pm. More details are attached below in Appendix C).
Action Required - Get out and get involved - there are so many amazing things to learn and see in our watershed.
10) End Energy Separatism - The Clean Air Alliance has launched an excellent campaign urging the Ford government to reject US fracked gas and fossil fuels that Ontario has become dependent on over the past ten years and instead better utilize clean Canadian energy, wind, solar, and storage.
The provincial government has responded with the Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act which will require Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to open up procurements for new electricity supply to renewable power projects in Manitoba and Quebec. Learn more about this act, campaign, and easily send a letter to elected officials at:
https://www.cleanairalliance.org/trade/
Action Required - Speak up for better energy in Ontario.
11) FAO Report Shows Ontario Government Services Falling Apart - The Financial Accountability Office just released a troubling report showing worsening healthcare wait times and social support services falling short. Read the report and learn more at:
https://www.jessicabellmpp.ca/we_should_be_lifting_people_up
12) Ontario Must Stop Burning American Fossil Fuels - Environmental Defence has launched a campaign to raise awareness that most fast used in Ontario is imported from the United States and calls for a transition to local renewable energy sources.
Send a message to the Premier and Cabinet urging them to use less-polluting and cheaper renewable energy sources:
https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/169263/action/2
Action Required - Speak up for better energy in Ontario.
13) 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:
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
14) 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.
15) Additional Media - Includes international articles on 89% of the world demanding climate action and Brampton’s world-leading transit system:
The Guardian - Activate Climate’s Silent Majority To Supercharge Action, Experts Say:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/22/activate-climate-silent-majority-support-supercharge-action
Bloomberg - The Toronto Suburb Where The Humble Bus Is King:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-14/the-toronto-suburb-where-the-humble-bus-is-king
A great article about Brampton, Ontairo having some of the highest transit usage in the world.
16) Reconnect Waterloo Region - A new program to build community engagement in Southwestern Ontario has been launched. Check out local activities and events, learn about new things, and get involved at:
https://environmentaldefence.ca/reconnect-waterloo-region/
Watch for more updates and information over the coming weeks.
17) Reminder - Next Meeting - Join us tonight, Friday, April 25th 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 25th - 5:30pm - Next group update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09
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) Stratford Earth Day Street Party - Sunday, April 27th at 11:30am:
EARTH DAY IS ALMOST HERE!
Coming to Factory 163 on April 27 - Starts at 11:30. DON'T MISS IT! Music, crafts, good conversation, and lots of things for the kids. We'll be there, too, helping out the Perth County Sustainability Hub, so drop by and say hello!

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C) Janes Walk Waterloo and Janes Walk Guelph Details:


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D) Why Hope Matters - May 15th:

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E) James Gordon Performance - Smashing The Oligarchy:

https://jamesgordon.ca/new-one-man-show-smashing-the-oligarchy-booking-now
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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>
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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