[All] Fight For Farmland Is CBC's Story Of The Year, Local Activists Recognized As Heroes, Wilmot 51% Tax Town Hall Meetings Happening Now, Brantford Open House, Greenbelt Win As Fallout Continues, And More:

Fri Jan 3 11:58:28 EST 2025

Happy New Year!

We hope that you have enjoyed your holidays.  We celebrate some good news in this update and highlight important upcoming events.

The provincial assault on our communities for the Wilmot mega-industrial site and the Fight For Farmland was ranked by CBC as the top story of the year as our community fought back and raised so many concerns about this disturbing massive development that still hasn’t had a single public meeting or any studies released.  Other year-end recap stories gave strong support to our concerns about the Wilmot Land Assembly as well.  Wilmot Councillors have scheduled several Town Hall meetings over the coming days about the proposed 51% municipal tax increase.  There’s another chance to attend the Brantford Open House about the D’Aubigny Creek Watershed Development Open House incase you missed the absurd one on the Friday night before Christmas.  There’s also been another win in the courts against the Ford government as developers involved in Doug Ford’s daughter’s Stag & Doe have lost an appeal for development approvals.  

Here’s the latest:

1) Fight For Farmland Headlines As News Story Of The Year - CBC Kitchener-Waterloo highlighted the Wilmot Fight For Farmland as the most important news story of 2024 and the story was carried nationally.  Their year-end coverage includes a radio interview with Fight For Farmland spokesperson Alfred Lowrick and there’s a great collection of links to earlier CBC stories on the very concerning proposed Wilmot mega-industrial site in the Related Links section at the end of the article:

	CBC - Wilmot Landowners Head Into 2025 With Uncertainty About Region’s Plans To Buy Their Properties:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/wilmot-landowners-region-waterloo-buy-land-whats-next-2025-1.7420153

The Record newspaper also recognized the Fight For Farmland as one of the biggest stories of 2024 and several of our leaders/members as local heroes standing up for the greater good:

	The Record - Heroes And Zeroes: A List Of Those Who Deserve Bouquets And Boos For 2024:
	https://www.therecord.com/life/heroes-and-zeros-a-list-of-those-who-deserve-bouquets-and-boos-for-2024/article_bfaa4a8e-e186-5974-bd40-0a45aeb19906.html

New Song for the New Year from PunkeyDoodles Steve Todd - It’s fantastic to see the latest song written by Steve Todd thanking a whole bunch of Wilmot farmers for all the great things that they produce.  Join the hundreds of people who have already listened to it and check it out at:

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4xMh7g6t-Y&list=OLAK5uy_nzGueyyLhkNxtceHdxpYQxa4dQ-koHwOs

Strategic Planning For New Activist Group - We want to take things to the next level against this proposed Wilmot Land Assembly, engaging more groups, increasing the fight for more farmland protection here in Wilmot and across Ontario, and perhaps even Greenbelt expansion to provide the long-term planning certainty we have all just lost with the destruction of our Regional Official Plan.

Back in December a meeting of dozens of citizens, activists, and groups was held with successful outcome of incorporating this new group and starting the first activities.  The next planning meeting is going to be Saturday, January 11th at 1:00pm to continue planning and map out the next actions.  Details are as follows:

	Date and Time: Saturday, January 11th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
	Location: To Be Confirmed
	Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84747627218?pwd=6SYJls0v0MQRtFqqPts2uabw2CevkH.1

Action Required - Please consider helping this new group to take the fight against the Wilmot Land Assembly to the next level, continue to write and e-mail elected officials, and show that we are an unwilling host.

2) 51% Wilmot Tax Increase And The Unknown Costs Of Mega-Industrial Site - Despite calls for transparency, there still hasn’t been a single public meeting or study released (if any studies have even been done).  Attached below in Appendix A is a fantastic letter to elected officials calling out this lack of transparency.  Kudos to Anne Loeffler for her great writing.  Please keep the pressure on our politicians by continuing to write, call, and e-mail.

There still has been no proper planning process and the lack of financial planning or cost estimates has been particularly troubling as the financial mismanagement in Wilmot Township becomes increasingly apparent.  There still hasn’t been any known financial costing done for the proposed Wilmot mega-industrial site.  There is no evidence that the Land Assembly will provide any financial benefit to the municipality and will most likely only further deepen the Township’s troubles and financial woes.

There will be upcoming Town  Hall meetings held by Wilmot Councillors about the tax increase that you are encouraged to attend and speak up regarding concerns including the need to declare we are unwilling and abandon this mega-industrial site.  Details are as follows:

	Wilmot Ward 3 Townhall Meeting - Councillor Harvir Sidhu - Thursday, Jan 2nd from 7pm to 8:30pm in Meeting Room A, Wilmot Recreation Centre, 1291 Nafziger Road, Baden
	Wilmot Ward 4 Townhall Meeting - Councillors Steven Martin & Lillianne Diunstall - Saturday, Jan 4th from 10am to 12pm at the New Hamburg Community Centre, New Hamburg
	Wilmot Ward 1 Townhall Meeting - Councillor Stuart Cressman - Thursday, Jan 9th from 7pm to 9pm, New Dundee Community Centre, New Dundee

Here’s more recent media regarding this staggering tax increase:

	Farmers Forum - Farmland Group Say They Oppose Wilmot Township 51% Tax Hike:
	https://farmersforum.com/farmland-group-say-they-oppose-wilmot-township-51-tax-hike/

	The Record - Wilmot’s Proposed Tax Hike Isn’t A Typo, It’s A Cry For Help:
	https://www.therecord.com/life/wilmots-proposed-tax-hike-isnt-a-typo-its-a-cry-for-help/article_10c5c061-f309-5a35-8990-90fe31a189f4.html

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

Bonus Action - Thanks for the suggestion from amazing local activist Judy Brown to reach out to text or call Premier Doug Ford directly on his personal cell phone where he continues to encourage people to contact him directly.  Please be respectful and ensure that Doug Ford knows of your concerns firsthand at: 647-612-3673.  He does return many calls a day and has spoken directly with some of the Wilmot farmers who have reached out in recent months blaming the Region for everything.

3) Brantford D’Aubigny Creek Watershed Development Plan Open House - Wednesday, January 15th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm - After winning the prize for the most absurd Public Information Centre event time of Friday December 20th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the start of the Christmas holidays there is a second date in January if you happened to miss this first Open House.

D’Aubigny Creek is a cold water tributary of the Grand River and the development proposed by developer LIV Communities would negatively impact the wetlands that feed the tributary.  Study information is available at:

	https://www.rjburnside.com/shellard-lane-development/

Apparently a neighbourhood meeting for the Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment for the Shellard Lane Special Policy Area 20 will be occurring during the same times/same locations as the PIC #2 Meeting:

	Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 7:30pm to 9:30pm
	Location: Saint Theresa School, 12 Dalewood Ave, Brantford N3T 5L7

Action Required - Speak up to protect this watershed from development impacts.

4) Region Of Waterloo Loss of Planning Authority - As of January 1st the loss of Planning Authority for the Region of Waterloo became official.  The confusion and chaos is considerable as staff, developers and elected officials are all trying to figure out who is doing what and how with no guidance, resources, or funding from the province.  The Record newspaper had an excellent article raising concerns and searching for how creating such duplication, redundancy, and inefficiency is going to expedite any new home construction in such a highly inter-connected region:

	The Record - Waterloo Region No Longer Has Planning Authority:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/waterloo-region-no-longer-has-planning-authority/article_553191bd-d16e-532c-a480-506b9bf3ef89.html

Action Required:  Speak up for the co-ordination, collaboration, and efficiency we are going to need to compete globally.  Let the province know that Waterloo Region should have been the model for the province and not something to be destroyed.

5) Federal Government Refuses to Designate Highway 413 Under the Impact Assessment Act  - Announced just before Christmas and despite overwhelmingly scientific evidence that Highway 413 will decimate key species at risk in Southern Ontario including the endangered Redside Dace, the threatened Western Chorus Frog and the endangered Rapids Clubtail in Southern Ontario, the Federal government informed Highway 413 foes just shy of 5pm on Friday before Christmas holiday that they are not proceeding with a comprehensive Environmental Assessment.  The Narwhal has written an excellent article about this very troubling situation:

	The Narwhal - Ontario’s Highway #413 To Move Ahead Without Federal Review Again:
	https://thenarwhal.ca/ontarios-highway-413-to-move-ahead-without-federal-review-again/

Environmental Defence media statement: https://environmentaldefence.ca/2024/12/23/federal-governments-refusal-to-designate-highway-413-for-impact-assessment-is-disappointing-and-reduces-the-tools-available-to-properly-protect-federal-environmental-values/

Action Required: Continue to speak up with concerns about Highway #413.  In such rapidly changing political landscapes here still could many opportunities to see this highway cancelled and better initiatives undertaken instead.

6) Greenbelt Scandal Fallout Continues with Another Win for Transparency: In yet another twist for a developer who bought tickets to Doug Ford's daughter's "Stag and Doe", Ontario's Divisional Court dismissed Sergio Manchia and Frank Spallaci's application for zoning amendments granted by Municipal Affairs and Housing then Minister Steve Clark in November 2022 (despite the City of Hamilton Council not supporting the amendments):

	The Public Record - Greenbelt Scandal Fallout : Ancaster Wilson & Lorne Developers Lose Divisional Court Appeal:
	https://www.thepublicrecord.ca/2024/12/greenbelt-scandal-fallout-ancaster-wilson-lorne-developers-lose-divisional-court-appeal/

7) GRCA Source Water Protection Plan - January 13, 2025 Deadline! - In yet another surprise discovery, local activists have found that the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has once again failed to notify the public in any meaningful way about important updates to the Grand River Source Protection Plan to ensure the integrity of our municipal drinking water sources.

Changes are related to the replacement of a decommissioned well in Lynden (City of Hamilton) and policies have also been updated to conform to the 2021 technical rules for identifying drinking water threats.

Learn more about the Source Protection Plan Update at:

	https://www.sourcewater.ca/source-protection-areas/grand-river-source-protection-area/grand-river-source-protection-plan-update/

We only have until January 13th to respond by sending comments to comments at sourcewater.ca <mailto:comments at sourcewater.ca>

Action Required - Please review the proposed plan and follow-up with feedback before the January 13th deadline.

8) Federal Government Releases New Disappointing Climate Targets - In a very disappointing move, the federal government unveiled new “achievable” targets to cut Greenhouse Gas emissions.  The new goals fall far short of previous 2035 goals and what is needed to properly address our climate change challenges.  However, any goals, particularly achievable goals that reduce emissions are likely better than no targets or efforts at all.  

It’s unfortunate to see Canada failing to adequately address climate change and not being the climate leader that we should be - particularly when we are one of the world’s heaviest emitters and a major fossil fuel producer.  Other countries have far more ambitious targets and are doing much better at achieving targets - even countries such as China are strongly outperforming Canada on cleaner energy.  The Pointer has written an excellent article this week on the parallel crises of huge Ontario biodiversity losses and the disappointing new federal climate targets:

	The Pointer - Parallel Crises: Ontario Losing Biodiversity As New Federal Targets Disappoint:
	https://thepointer.com/article/2024-12-31/parallel-crises-ontario-losing-biodiversity-as-new-federal-climate-targets-disappoint

Action Required - Speak up and demand better for our country and future generations.

9) Lake Simcoe Watch Calls Out Provincial Minister Caroline Mulroney - After promising action more than three years ago, construction still has not started on the Holland Marsh Phosphorus Reduction Plant despite both federal and provincial funding being in place.  Kudos to the Lake Simcoe Watch group for calling out the provincial government and demanding better:

	https://lakesimcoewatch.ca/time-to-get-shovels-in-the-ground/

10) IESO Long-Term 2 RFP For New Energy Procurement Draft Request for Proposals - This Friday, January 10th is the deadline for comments for the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) energy procurement.  Send comments to:

	LT2.RFP at ieso <mailto:LT2.RFP at ieso.ca>.ca <mailto:LT2.RFP at ieso.ca>.

The Province of Ontario is significantly upping the number of Megawatts to be procured to 7,500MW in the next four years while stacking the deck for more natural gas powered electricity.  Details can be found here:

	https://www.ieso.ca/Sector-Participants/Resource-Acquisition-and-Contracts/Long-Term-2-RFP

Action Required:  Speak up now to ensure better and cleaner energy in the future.

11) ALO Announces Election Readiness Webinar - The current provincial sprawl housing approach is destroying natural areas, wetlands and farmland.  We also know housing is a top of mind issue for many Ontarians and that the Province is vulnerable on this file because it's only made things worse. Read this recent report: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yXT9lWn40E_HgzsebT3VxqNRIVlzt0_R/view

The Alliance For A Liveable Ontario (ALO) is holding a webinar on January 8th, 2025 at 7:00pm to prepare for an early Spring provincial election.  David Crombie will be a special guest speaker.  Learn how we can help to convince friends, family and neighbours to make housing affordability and building a liveable Ontario an election priority:

Register at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_28eLse0NQOeOAIdsHD2uZQ#/registration

12) Protecting Watershed Security - Thanks to the Ontario Headwaters Institute for the excellent Op-Ed on the need for better municipal practices to protect watershed security.  Read it firsthand at:

	The Pointer - Protecting Watershed Security Through Better Municipal Practices:
	https://thepointer.com/article/2024-12-29/protecting-watershed-security-through-better-municipal-practices

13) Waterloo Climate Collaborative (WCC) - The next Waterloo Region Climate Collaborative meeting will be Wednesday, January 8th at the REEP House.  It will be one year since we first met and decided to create the Climate Collaborative to support our various groups and efforts.  We will devote part of the meeting on January 8th to strategic planning, in part because we have the opportunity to apply for funding to support our efforts.   Please save the date and plan to attend:

	Next Group Meeting: Wednesday, January 8th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
	Location:  REEP House, 20 Mill Street, Kitchener.  For a virtual link to join the meeting e-mail wrclimatecollab at gmail.com <mailto:wrclimatecollab at gmail.com> for a link.
	Parking is available.  Please come unscented.

14) Cooperate For Canada - The C4C plan urges the Liberals, NDP and Greens to work together - without any mergers - to ensure we elect governments that better reflect the values, concerns, and priorities of the majority of Canadians.  Our plan seeks to address the split in the progressive vote that results in under representation in government.  Threats due to the multiple crises we face - housing affordability, attacks on our democracy, foreign interference, and disinformation are reaching emergency levels.  A business as usual approach will not work.

Cooperate for Canada has both a federal focus: https://cooperateforcanada.ca/

And a provincial focus (Ontario): https://cooperateforcanada.ca/ontario/

Check out the latest newsletter: https://cooperateforcanada.ca/2024/12/15/december-2024-newsletter/

New C4C chapters are also being organized in the GTA, Hamilton- Niagara, Ottawa, and Kingston.  Encourage people you know to get involved in these areas, or start their own chapter as momentum continues to build.

15) Driver Who Killed Guelph Cyclist Then Left The Scene Sentenced - A dedicated cyclist who was killed in a hit and run in September had the driver who killed them and then left the scene given a 15 month sentence.  We need to be doing more to ensure our roads are safer for everyone: 

Waterloo Region Record - https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/hit-and-run-driver-will-spend-christmas-in-jail/article_612de8e5-f050-5921-9043-804ee0b5e229.html

16) Some Good News! - Despite so much negative news, disappointing election outcomes, and increasing climate chaos here are 10 good news stories on climate change and clean energy from the past year from the Climate Institute:

	10 Good News Stories On Climate Change And Clean Energy In 2024:
	https://climateinstitute.ca/top-10-good-news-stories-climate-clean-energy-2024/ <https://climateinstitute.ca/top-10-good-news-stories-climate-clean-energy-2024/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ndec24yearend>

17) Reminder - Next Meeting - Join us on Friday, January 10th 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:

Thursday, January 2nd - 7pm to 8:30pm - Wilmot Ward 3 Townhall Meeting - Councillor Harvir Sidhu - Meeting Room A, Wilmot Recreation Centre, 1291 Nafziger Road, Baden

Saturday, January 4th - 10am to 12pm - Wilmot Ward 4 Townhall Meeting - Councillors Steven Martin & Lillianne Diunstall - New Hamburg Community Centre, New Hamburg

Wednesday, January 8th - 7pm - Alliance For A Liveable Ontario Election Readiness Webinar - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_28eLse0NQOeOAIdsHD2uZQ#/registration

Wednesday, January 8th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Waterloo Climate Collaborative Strategic Planning Meeting - https://wrclimatecollaborative.ca/

Thursday, January 9th - 7pm to 9pm - Wilmot Ward 1 Townhall Meeting - Councillor Stuart Cressman - New Dundee Community Centre, New Dundee

Friday, January 10th - 5:30pm - Next group update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09

Saturday, January 11th - 1:00pm - Wilmot Land Assembly Strategic Planning Meeting - More Info Coming Soon

Wednesday, January 15th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - D’Aubigny Creek Watershed Plan Open House - Saint Theresa School, 12 Dalewood Ave, Brantford - https://www.rjburnside.com/shellard-lane-development/

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B) Great Anne Loeffler Letter: Lack Of Transparency in Wilmot:

Chair Karen Redman and Regional Councillors
cc         Wilmot Township councillors

              MPP Mike Harris

              Premier Doug Ford

Dear Chair Redman and Regional councillors,

Transparency is not just a procedural obligation for governments—it is a moral imperative that underpins accountability, democracy, and respect for the taxpayers who fund public operations. Yet, in the case of the Wilmot land assembly, the Region of Waterloo has failed to meet this critical standard, leaving taxpayers frustrated, disillusioned, and shut out of meaningful dialogue.

For nearly a year, affected farmers and residents of Wilmot Township have been seeking clarity on the Region’s plans for the proposed industrial development. Despite repeated requests, we have received little to no detailed information about essential issues such as water supply, wastewater treatment, and transportation infrastructure. Instead, the Region has hidden behind vague assurances and confidentiality agreements, leaving taxpayers in the dark about the reasoning behind its decisions.

Most concerning is that in recent months, the Region appears to have stopped communicating in any meaningful way with residents. Letters from concerned citizens and community groups have gone unanswered, public engagement has been superficial at best, and critical issues remain unaddressed. This silence is unacceptable. Governments owe their constituents transparency and honest communication, especially when livelihoods, communities, and public resources are at stake.

Governments have a moral obligation to be transparent because they are stewards of public resources and are entrusted with power by the people they serve. When public funds are being spent, and when livelihoods and communities are at stake—as they are here—the Region owes taxpayers more than empty statements and silence. The lack of transparency and engagement in the Wilmot land assembly process violates the principles of accountability and respect for public trust.

Democracy thrives on informed citizens who can engage with and challenge decisions that affect their lives. By withholding technical reports and critical data, such as environmental impact assessments and infrastructure evaluations, the Region is denying taxpayers the ability to fully understand and scrutinize its actions. This secrecy undermines the democratic process and creates suspicion instead of trust.

In the Wilmot land assembly case, transparency would mean openly sharing comprehensive technical information, such as studies on water and wastewater capacity and assessments of transportation infrastructure. Instead, we are left with sweeping claims like, “There is enough capacity in the water and wastewater system to support an industrial project at this location,” without evidence to support them. This approach is not only dismissive but also deeply disrespectful to the people who live in the affected community.

The Region’s refusal to communicate openly and honestly with residents has eroded its moral authority to govern in this matter. This silence must end immediately. To restore trust, the Region must prioritize transparency by releasing detailed information, responding to citizen concerns, and engaging meaningfully with Wilmot’s residents. Anything less is a betrayal of the democratic principles and ethical standards that should guide our public officials.

Sincerely,
Anne Loeffler M. Sc., B. Sc. (Agr), P. Ag. (ret)

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C) Bill 212 ERO Results - Highway #413 and Bike Lanes:

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D) Fight For Farmland - Media Release Confronting Wilmot 51% Tax Increase Rumours:

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E) Speak Up and Ensure Your Voice is Heard:

Wilmot Township Council

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

Region of Waterloo Council

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

Province of Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

Federal Members of Parliament

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

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

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

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

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