[All] Yet More Greenbelt Scandal, Ford/Crombie/Stiles All Talk Wilmot Land Assembly, WilmotCAN Video #2 Nears 20, 000 Views, Election Update, Join Us Today At 5:30pm To Learn More!

Fri Feb 7 11:53:40 EST 2025

Good Day,

More provincial scandal as Doug Ford's Staff face fraud allegations for selling access and approvals to developers, Doug Ford, Bonnie Crombie, and Marit Stiles all address questions about the Wilmot Land Assembly on the campaign trail, the newest WilmotCAN mini-documentary video surpasses 20,000 views, and there is lots of great election resources being released.  Join us today (Friday) at 5:30pm on Zoom to discuss and learn more:

	Join us Friday, February 7th (today) at 5:30pm:
	https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz0 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09>
Here’s the latest:	

1) Yet Another Ford Scandal - More Ford government top staffers have been accused of trying to sell access to developers and getting lands fast-tracked for development approval.  The interesting twist this time is that it is developers themselves raising the concerns complaining that they didn’t get the promised approvals and “lobbying services” they were owed and had paid for:

	The Trillium - Former Ford Staffers Deny Accusation Of Fraud Over Alleged Agreement To Rezone Land Using Backchannel Contacts:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/former-ford-staffers-deny-accusation-of-fraud-over-alleged-agreement-to-rezone-land-using-backchannel-contacts-10179407

	The Toronto Star - The Former Ford Government Staffer At The Heart Of The Greenbelt Scandal Has Been Accused Of Promising To Help Developer For Money:
	https://www.thestar.com/news/the-former-ford-government-staffer-at-the-heart-of-the-greenbelt-scandal-has-been-accused/article_3170a152-e403-11ef-9aa0-db3dcf4aa3a4.html

Most interestingly, Amir Remtulla of Amir Remtulla Inc and 2680217 Ontario Inc, and 13137139 Ontario Inc. who is one of the developers suing Ryan Amato and Shiv Raj now because they didn’t deliver the goods they promised to him apparently was one of the people who was trying to force the urban boundary expansions in Waterloo Region that the provincial government did force on us last year:

	https://www.vmcdn.ca/files/trillium/files/jsc5.pdf

Action Required - We need to speak up and demand better of government.  Too many decisions like Ontario Place, the Science Centre, the Wilmot Land Assembly, the Greenbelt scandal, the forced boundary expansions in Waterloo Region and elsewhere have no transparency, no data or rationale, no proper public processes and too many unanswered questions such as how were all these lands chosen or decisions made against the greater public good.

2) Absurd Wilmot Mega-Industrial Land Assembly Continues To Be Headline Election News - The very concerning Wilmot mega-industrial site that still hasn’t had a single public meeting or study released, yet stands to destroy so much in our communities has dominated local election events.  Leader of the Official Opposition and the NDP Marit Stiles launched her election campaign last week here on the farms in Wilmot and it has continued to garner media attention:

	CBC - Ontario NDP Leader Stops In Wilmot:
	https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6630502

	MPP Catherine Fife released an excellent video of the Wilmot event - https://x.com/wilmot_can/status/1886830903986675824?s=61

Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie Addresses Questions - Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie came out with strong concerns about the Wilmot Land Assembly ironically at a KW Chamber Of Commerce Event - one of the only vocal supporters for the very concerning mega-development.  Crombie vowed to cancel the fiasco and restart the process with proper planning and transparency:

	The Record - Liberal Leader Vows To “Press Restart” On Contested Wilmot Land Assembly:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/liberal-leader-vows-to-press-restart-on-contested-wilmot-land-assembly/article_a94387e7-d20a-50be-bed5-760ce3a49211.html
	It’s good to see that the Wilmot questions were the headline story and lead over all of Monday's tariff threats and other Trump issues.

	YouTube - Bonnie Crombie on the Wilmot Land Assembly:
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l32S8TLUVuA

Doug Ford Addresses Media Questions - Premier Doug Ford also faced reporters questions about the very concerning Wilmot situation when he was in Waterloo on Thursday:

	CPAC - Doug Ford Addresses Questions On The Wilmot Land Assembly:
	https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/ontario-pc-party-leader-doug-ford-makes-an-announcement-in-waterloo?id=6a0e20d0-e277-4818-92b6-f69ee951440b
	Starting at the 12:07 mark in the very controlled and scripted media event.

	CityNews - Doug Ford In Waterloo (with Ford quotes on the Wilmot Mega-Industrial Assembly):
	https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/02/06/doug-ford-announces-aid-for-tradesman-in-waterloo-accepts-endorsement-from-union/

Action Required - The provincial election is one of our best opportunities to call out this misguided provincial scheme and see it cancelled or relocated to an area with far less negative impacts.  Keep speaking up and demanding a better future for our communities.  Ensure that candidates know that you won’t vote for anyone supporting this absurd land assembly.

3) WilmotCAN Video and Town Hall Meeting Thursday, Feb 13th - The second part of mini-documentary series on the Wilmot Land Grab that was just released last week by the Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) has already garnered almost 20,000 views across various media.  Check it out at:

	Unearthed Part 2: The Wilmot Land Grab - Soil Under Siege:
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EovPJZp_x1Y

And more media coverage about it:

	StratfordToday.ca <http://stratfordtoday.ca/> - Episode Two Of Wilmot Land Grab Documentary Series Now Available:
	https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/episode-two-of-wilmot-land-grab-documentary-series-now-available-10171617

And watch the first impressive video by renown film maker Thom Varey at:

	Unearthed Part 1: The Wilmot Land Grab - Secrecy, Lack of Transparency, and NDA’s: 
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ux-heBQXMiM

WilmotCAN Community Town Hall Meeting - Please join us this coming Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm for a community meeting about the Wilmot mega-industrial land assembly at the Zion United Church in New Hamburg.  Learn the latest including recent survey results, hear provincial election candidates address the mega-industrial assembly, learn steps we can take right now to address concerns, and urge Wilmot Township to declare that we are not a willing host.

	Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm
	Location: Zion United Church, 215 Peel Street, New Hamburg

Please RSVP on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wilmotcan-town-hall-meeting-tickets-1236642022579

Action Required - Share these impactful videos, attend the upcoming Community Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, continue to write, e-mail, and call to show firsthand that we are an Unwilling Host.

4) The Greenbelt Turns 20! - Join a special webinar “20 Years Strong: Strengthening, Protecting and Growing the Greenbelt for Future Generations” on Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm to celebrate the Greenbelt's 20th anniversary, reflect on its legacy, and discuss its future.  Special guests include former Toronto Mayor and MP David Crombie along with Tony Morris from Ontario Nature.  Learn how we can continue to work together to ensure the Greenbelt is a powerful force for Ontario’s prosperity and resilience:

	Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm
	Location: Online Zoom - RSVP required

Please RSVP at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P4Jh1e8CTfyKYrSDom6J8A#/registration

Action Required - Learn, engage, and take meaningful action in protecting and growing the Greenbelt for future generations.

5) Provincial Election Update - Doug Ford has timed this election hoping to maximize his odds of re-election.  A winter election prevents many voters from voting however, help to ensure the greatest possible turnout so that everyone can have their voice heard by voting early at advance polls, by special ballot, or by mail - which is surprisingly fast and easy.  Every vote matters.  Learn more at:

	Vote By Mail - Elections Ontario 
	https://votebymail.elections.on.ca/

	Advance Voting Days (Feb 20, 21, 22), or other options: 
	https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html

Conservative Candidates Hiding? - Progressive Conservative Party Campaign Staﬀ have stated that it is “against party policy” for their candidates to participate in public meetings during the election.  It is an insult to constituents that their Conservative MPP’s won’t appear at events and be accountable for their many questionable decisions over the past six years.  Speak up and let it be known that democracy involves participation.  Ensure that candidates who hide from constituents are not elected:

	The Trillium - Will PC’s Attend Debates This Time? “They’ll Knock On Doors” Party Says:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/will-pc-candidates-attend-debates-this-time-theyll-knock-on-doors-party-says-10190347

The Narwhal has also done an excellent story about their inability to answers to important questions from the Ford government:

	The Narwhal - In Ontario, The Silence Is Deafening:
	https://thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-ontario-election-unanswered-questions/

Election News: Here are some recent election stories and social media relevant to issues across the Grand River watershed:

	CBC - Doug Ford Promised To Get It Done Last Election.  How Did He Do?:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-election-doug-ford-campaign-promises-report-card-1.7447912

	Doug Ford visited Waterloo on Thursday. TDot Resident post on TwitterX:
	https://x.com/fordnation/status/1887580785290391637

	PCs Doing Announcements Without Media Or Public Present:
	https://x.com/TDotResident/status/1887551444099698743

	Ford’s Hot Mic Moment professing his enthusiasm for Donald Trump has already been turned into campaign ads by opposition parties:
	https://x.com/colindmello/status/1886777856211943740?s=61

6) Election Debates In The Grand River Watershed Area - Plan to attend upcoming events:

Kitchener-Conestoga Election Debate - Thursday, February 20th at 7:00pm an all-candidates debate (if Conservative MPP Mike Harris Jr. breaks party rules and shows up) for Kitchener-Conestoga at the Wilmot Rod & Gun Club.  Details are as follows and in the poster below in Appendix D):

	Date: Thursday, January 20th at 7:00pm
	Location: Wilmot Rod & Gun Club, 2607 Bleams Road just three minutes from Baden

Wellington-Halton Hills - While two debates were planned for Wellington-Halton Hills, they have both been cancelled.  Both the Canadian Federation of University Women Georgetown and the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce had arranged for debates but have cancelled their events after PC Party candidate Joseph Racinsky declined the groups' invitations.  The Chamber of Commerce will now host a "meet and greet".  You can read more about it below:

	Date: Wednesday, February 19th from 9am to 11:30am
	Location: The Club at North Halton Ltd, 363 Maple Ave. Georgetown. 

	EloraFergusToday.com - Local Riding All-Candidates Debate Cancelled After PC Candidate Turns Down Invite:
	https://www.elorafergustoday.com/local-news/local-riding-all-candidates-debate-cancelled-after-pc-candidate-turns-down-invite-10193946

City of Guelph - The Guelph Coalition for Social Justice is hosting a provincial candidates debate on Tuesday, February 11th from 7-8:30pm.  The PC Candidate has not confirmed his attendance:

	Date: Tuesday, February 11th from 7 to 8:30pm 
	Location: Italian Canadian Club; 135 Ferguson Street, Guelph

Action Required - Attend local debates, vote early or by mail, and help get out the vote.

7) Election Help Needed - There are several parties in ridings in the Grand River Watershed that are eagerly looking for volunteers to help with campaigns where there is a good chance of electing candidates who are going to be far more progressive and offer policies more in the best public interest than what we have seen from the provincial Conservative government.  Please reach out to parties including the Green Party in Wellington-Halton Hills, the Liberal Party in Cambridge, and the NDP Party in several area rural ridings where there is a particularly good chance of change.  In Brantford-Brant it looks like NDP candidate Harvey Bischof has the best chance to win with co-operation.  Helping by making phone calls, door knocking, getting people to the polls, and other simple activities could make all the difference in close races.  Please do what you can over the next couple of weeks to get better electoral outcomes:

	The Wellington Advertiser - Tired Of Being A Chump?:
	https://www.wellingtonadvertiser.com/tired-of-being-a-chump/

Required Actions - The Ontario election campaign is only four weeks long - make the most of every day to ensure the best possible outcomes.

8) Election Resources and Opportunities - It’s fantastic to see so many community and non-profit groups working to provide election resources, tools, and materials.  Here are some good one’s we’ve come across:

	New Majority - An amazing organization focussed on getting young people and first time voters to the polls has numerous part-time jobs available immediately to help get people involved in the election.  Learn more at:
	https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hGtSbAVeTnGu35nvg3n9Lg#/registration

	Environmental Defence - Ontario Needs A Government That Takes Climate Change Seriously - What To Look For In A Future Ontario Government:
	https://environmentaldefence.ca/2025/01/29/ontario-needs-a-government-that-takes-climate-change-seriously/

	Trillium Tracker - Many ridings still do not have candidates nominated for one or more parties. The Trillium has an interactive tracker which provides candidate information 2022 election data for each Ontario riding:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/ontario-provincial-election-nomination-roll-call-9608301

	Not One Seat Sharables - Toronto based Not One Seat has created brilliant videos, graphics, and online resources to help call out shortcomings and issues with the current provincial government and highlight opportunities for better policies:
	https://www.notoneseat.ca/digital-sharables

	Stop Vote Splitting - A tool to help voters find their riding and identify the best candidate to prevent a conservative win:
	https://smartvoting.ca/

	Vote Like Your Quality Of Life Depends On It - The AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) has launched a public awareness campaign.  Learn more at:
	https://www.voteonqualityoflife.ca/

	Ontario Forward - A coalition of unions and other organizations have formed Ontario Forward to show that Ontario can’t afford Doug Ford.  They have excellent ads running and you can learn more at:
	https://ontarioforward.ca/

	Ontario Nature Election Toolkit - Learn what you can do, policy asks and opportunities:
	https://ontarionature.org/campaigns/provincial-election-2025/

	Yours To Protect Election Website - Create a plan, take action and get great voting resources:
	https://environmentaldefence.ca/yourstoprotect/

	Alliance For A Liveable Ontario (ALO) Election Toolkit - Learn how you can spread the word on how the Ontario government can make homes affordable and part of liveable communities:
	https://www.liveableontario.ca/alliance-resources/election-prep-toolkit

Required Actions - Share and utilize these tools and resources to help achieve the best possible election outcomes.

9) Grand River Chapter of Cooperate For Canada Launched - The Grand River Chapter of C4C is off to a flying start with candidate interviews underway and collaboration with other groups to urge electoral cooperation.  With the provincial election date set for Thursday, February 27th, there is a lot to do.  Get involved and learn more about the C4C Ontario campaign here: https://cooperateforcanada.ca/ontario/ 

Please sign the Election Pledge to learn about and demonstrate your support for a Unity Candidate who has the best chance of winning in your riding:

	https://cooperateforcanada.ca/voting-pledges/

Action Required - Be sure to sign the Election Pledge.  If you are interested in helping with the Grand River Chapter contact Kae Elgie, Joan Faux, or send an email to info at cooperateforcanada.ca <mailto:info at cooperateforcanada.ca> with Grand River Chapter in the subject line. 

10) Ontario Nature & Climate Legacy Election Webinar - What You Can Do To Make Nature A Priority If The Next Government - This coming Monday, February 10th at 7:00pm join online to learn what you can do to make nature a priority for the next provincial government.  Register at:

	Our Environmental Legacy In Ontario: Your Role In The Snap Election Webinar:
	https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hGtSbAVeTnGu35nvg3n9Lg#/registration

11) Vote To Secure Our Future - The Ontario Climate Emergency Campaign (OCEC) has announced an important webinar with expert speakers including our own Mike Marcolongo on February 13th at 7:00pm.  Join industry experts to help understand the critical issues impacting Ontario.  There’s a poster below in Appendix I) with more information.  Register and learn more at:

	https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FWNbdlwCRfiKzzB8Tscwuw#/registration

12) Vote For Climate - Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative Election Signs - WRCC has printed hundreds of fantastic lawn signs urging people to vote for climate.  There are several different designs available for just $15 from area sign captains and in local stores.  Learn more and see examples below in Appendix E) or online at:

	Waterloo Climate Collaborative Election Signs:
	https://wrclimatecollaborative.ca/vote-for-climate/

Action Required - Get a lawn sign and encourage your neighbourhood to vote for climate.

13) WRCE High Performance Development Standards Information Sessions - The Waterloo Region Community Energy (WRCE) is holding pubic information sessions on their proposed building standards.  Come to learn more and share your thoughts on building better buildings and more resilient, efficient communities.  Given that more than 40% of our carbon footprint comes from buildings and design of our communities, making significant improvements will be essential in addressing climate change.  These standards have been years in the making and could help influence energy use, building construction, new EV adoption, tree planing, and water efficiency.

Events we need strong public engagement at are as follows:

	Thursday, February 13th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Woolwich - Woolwich Council Chambers, Elmira - https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards
	Wednesday, February 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - Kitchener & Waterloo,  Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavillion - https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards
	Thursday, February 20th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - North Dumfries - North Dumfries Community Complex, Dumfries Room - https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards

You can also learn more and engage online at: https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards

Action Required - These Green Development Standards that will build more efficient and comfortable homes that use far less energy and are far cheaper to run are facing considerable push-back from certain developers and builder lobby groups.  Speak up for the better future we need and help ensure Waterloo Region is building better buildings and communities like other cities such as Toronto, Markham, Mississauga, and even rural communities like King Township and Halton Hills already are.

14) Recent Articles - Include great news about renewable energy in California as it runs 100% on renewables for 10 hours continuously for 98 of 116 days, Ford shows his love of Trump, and an excellent Greenbelt Op-Ed about the importance of the Greenbelt for our future success:

	The National Observer - California Just Debunked A Big Myth About Renewable Energy:
	https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/31/news/california-debunked-myth-renewable-energy

	CityNews - He Showed You Who He Is: Rivals Blast For For Hot Mic Admission He Was Happy Trump Won:
	https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/02/04/he-showed-you-who-he-is-rivals-blast-ford-for-hot-mic-admission-he-was-happy-trump-won-election/

	The Record -  Doug Ford Tries To Explain His Hot Mic Comment:
	https://www.therecord.com/politics/provincial/doug-ford-tries-to-explain-his-hot-mic-comment-about-donald-trump-i-always-believe/article_96b85a1d-17fc-5a1d-84f3-097cb191243e.html

	The Toronto Star - Don’t Cast Your Vote For Ontario’s Next Premier Unless They Make This Promise:
	https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/dont-cast-your-vote-for-ontarios-next-premier-unless-they-make-this-promise/article_f486e6e0-e30b-11ef-bf11-3363bd9a06eb.html
	Excellent Op-ed by David Crombie and Margaret Prophet on the need to strengthen and expand the Greenbelt for our economy, food security, water, and future success.

15) The Trillium Declaration - In a rapidly changing world, a group of thought leaders have come together to create a letter to our provincial political leaders that reframed key issues within the context of a provincial election and the Trump tariff threats.  The Trillium Declaration attached as a PDF in Section H) below or check it outline at:

	https://trilliumdeclaration.ca/

Action Required - Join others in speaking up for a better Ontario.

16) One Million Nieghbours Round Tables - There are still a final Round Table session for the One Million Neighbours initiative.  This multisolving session is focussed on Cambridge and rural communities and will be hosted at the rare Charitable Research Reserve.  Details are as follows:

	Date: Thursday, February 27th, 2025
	Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
	Location - rare Administrative Centre - 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge

Register and learn more at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/multisolving-roundtable-cambridge-rural-focus-tickets-1088360799449 

17) OHI Watershed Security Framework - The Ontario Headwaters Institute just released an excellent new paper calling for a discussion on replacing Ontario’s fragmented approach to watershed management with an outcomes based Framework for Watershed Security.  Learn more and support the call for broad consultation at:

	https://ontarioheadwaters.ca/municipal-charter-for-watershed-security-project-updates/

Action Required - Speak up and get involved to help ensure better protections and long-term outcomes for our essential watersheds.

18) Additional Articles - Includes a great article on Canada’s need to push back hard on Trump, and tragedies unfolding at the border as immigrants flee the United States:

	The Tyee - Now We Are Being Extorted:
	https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/02/05/We-Are-Now-Being-Extorted/

	CTV News -Tragedies Unfolding; Border Crossings From The US Ito Canada - 1 dead, 15 taken into custody after 3 incidents at the border:
	https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/rcmp-to-hold-news-conference-about-3-border-related-events-in-alberta-manitoba/

19) Carol Walthers Art Show - Carol is an artist living in Cambridge advocating against gravel pits through artwork.  She is having an exhibition of her work called “An Application Has Been Made” at the Cambridge Centre For The Arts starting February 22nd until March 22nd.   Learn more in the poster below in Appendix J) or online at:

	https://www.carolwalthers.com/

20) Good News!  Activism Is The Answer To Despair - Learn from six Canadian Trailblazers on how they stay hopeful:

	The Record - Activism Is The Answer To Despair:
	https://www.therecord.com/life/activism-is-the-answer-to-despair/article_43001537-6c3e-5c82-9108-66b55fc965be.html

21) Reminder - Next Meeting - Join us today Friday, February 7th 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, February 7th - 5:30pm - Next group update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09

Monday, February 10th - 7:00pm  - Ontario Nature Webinar - What You Can Do To Make Nature A Government Priority - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hGtSbAVeTnGu35nvg3n9Lg#/registration

Wednesday, February 12th - 7:00pm - Heat Pumps Deep Dive - Woolwich Memorial Centre - See Poster Below in Appendix K)

Thursday, February 13th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - WRCE High Performance Development Standards Information Session -Woolwich - Woolwich Council Chambers, Elmira - https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards

Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm - WilmotCAN Community Meeting - Zion United Church, 215 Peel Street, New Hamburg - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wilmotcan-town-hall-meeting-tickets-1236642022579

Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm - Greenbelt 20 Celebration Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P4Jh1e8CTfyKYrSDom6J8A#/registration

Thursday, February 13th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Vote To Secure Our Future - OCEC Webinar - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FWNbdlwCRfiKzzB8Tscwuw#/registration

Wednesday, February 19th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - WRCE High Performance Development Standards Information Session - Kitchener & Waterloo,  Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavillion - https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards

Thursday, February 20th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm - WRCE High Performance Development Standards Information Session - North Dumfries - North Dumfries Community Complex, Dumfries Room - https://www.engagewr.ca/high-performance-development-standards

Thursday, February 20th at 7:00pm - Kitchener-Conestoga Riding All Candidates Election Debate - Wilmot Rod & Gun Club - See poster below in Appendix D)

Thursday, March 20th - 9:00am - Ontario Farmland Trust Farmland Forum - Elora, Ontario - See Poster Below in Appendix L)

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B) WilmotCAN Community Town Hall Meeting - Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wilmotcan-town-hall-meeting-tickets-1236642022579

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C) Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) Second Mini-Docuseries Video:

	Unearthed Part 2: The Wilmot Land Grab - Soil Under Siege:
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EovPJZp_x1Y

Watch the first video as well:

	Unearthed Part 1: The Wilmot Land Grab - Secrecy, Lack of Transparency, and NDA’s:
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ux-heBQXMiM

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D) Kitchener-Conestoga Election Debate - Thursday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00pm:

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E) Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative - Vote For Climate Lawn Signs - Get yours today!

https://wrclimatecollaborative.ca/vote-for-climate/

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F) Not One Seat Sharables: Download and start to use these today:

https://www.notoneseat.ca/digital-sharables

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G) Waterloo Region High Performance Development Standards

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H) The Trillium Declaration - Join Others Speaking Up:

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I) OCEC Webinar - Vote For Our Future - Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm:

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J) Carol Walthers Art Show - An Application Has Been Made - Aggregate Pit Activism Through Artwork - February 22nd to March 22nd, Cambridge Centre For The Arts:

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K)  Woolwich Heat Pump Event - Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm:

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L) Ontario Farmland Trust Farmland Forum - March 20, 2025:

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M) 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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