[All] New Community Group WilmotCAN Fights Absurd Wilmot Land Assembly, CEO To Step Down At Waterloo EDC, Important Meetings & Actions Across Watershed Including New Paris Library, And More

Sat Jan 18 13:51:29 EST 2025

Good Day,

Despite so much provincial and federal talk of possible elections, lots continues to happen here in the Grand River Watershed including the creation of a new fiercely determined community group WilmotCAN against the Wilmot Land Assembly, Tony LaMantia, CEO of the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation announces he’s leaving, local citizens reach Doug Ford directly with concerns, outrage in Wilmot Township continues over the proposed 51% tax increase, Brant County debates a new Paris library and civic hub, and many new events are announced around our communities.  

Here’s the latest:

1) Wilmot Mega-Industrial Land Assembly - WilmotCAN - This past weekend more than 40 highly engaged citizens met for an in-depth strategic planning session on the formation of a new activist group to aggressively defend our communities from the tremendous negative impacts of this proposed massive mega-industrial site.  This new community group is called Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) will further the amazing work of the farmers and landowners in the Fight For Farmland.  They will be launching a series of actions in the weeks ahead to get elected officials to finally abandon this development scheme that is so contrary to all previous planning and protections.

New Documentary Video - There is a very impressive new 3 minute mini-documentary video being launched by WilmotCAN that will be the first of a series of videos.  It is direct, hard-hitting, and powerful.  Check it out firsthand and then demand an end to this land grab and attack on our community at:

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

Tony LaMantia Announces Departure As CEO of Waterloo EDC - In a surprise announcement earlier this week, Tony LaMantia CEO of the Waterloo Economic Development Corporation announced that he would be stepping down and retiring later this year.  Tony has been one of the only proponents of this Wilmot Land Assembly fiasco and it's unknown if this disaster in Wilmot has anything to do with his departure.  We still don’t know how much EDC is driving the land assembly compared to the province or region but they are all in cahoots together on it and Tony has been one of the most vocal supporters of such bad planning and dismal actions against the best public interest and greater public good.  Certainly few people have ever done economic development in a manner that has caused greater public concern or more outrage than what we have seen in Wilmot this past year.

We hope that new leadership will work with, rather than against our communities and follow better planning practices adhering to our Official Plans for the future economic development we need:

	Waterloo EDC Launches Search For Next CEO:
	https://www.waterlooedc.ca/blog/waterloo-edc-launches-search-for-next-ceo

	Job Posting Boyden Recruiting - President & Chief Executive Officer - Waterloo EDC:
	https://boyden.thriveapp.ly/job/2730

This may just be the first job loss of many to come, particularly with the pending elections unless this absurd Wilmot site is abandoned and a better location undertaken for this massive mega-industrial fiasco.

More Media Coverage - It was great to see the discussion and all the concerns raised about the Wilmot Land Assembly earlier this week on the Mike Farwell Show on 570News as expert activist Mike Balkwill talked about his new book on how Stratford won the fight against the Xinyi Float Glass plant that would have so negatively impacted their community.  Mike drew so many parallels to all the secret meetings, the lack of transparency, the lack of studies, and the lack of any proper planning for this Wilmot mega-industrial land assembly.  Listen to this great interview starting at the 1:12:18 mark:

	Mike Balkwill on the Mike Farwell Show - January 15th, 2025 at 1:12:18:
	https://kitchener.citynews.ca/podcasts/the-mike-farwell-show/the-mike-farwell-show-january-15th-2025/

Wilmot 51% Tax Increase Townhall and Budget Meetings - The widespread concerns about Wilmot Township and the disasterous 51% tax increase continue with citizens filling recent Town Hall meetings and hundreds of people watching Thursday’s initial budget deliberations by Wilmot Councillors.  The acrimony and divisions between councillors as well as township staff were clearly apparent throughout the meetings.

There still has been no financial costing done for the proposed Wilmot mega-industrial site that we are aware of.  There is no planning for it nor any funding of any sort for it in this proposed 2025 Wilmot budget.  Wilmot Council doesn’t seem to grasp that growth and development have significant costs and the burden to Wilmot taxpayers could be immense in addition to this 51% increase for other township expenses.  There is no evidence that the Mega-Industrial Land Assembly will provide any financial benefit to the municipality and will most likely only further deepen Wilmot's troubles and financial woes.  

Despite almost 7 hours of Wilmot Council budget meetings on Thursday, no final decisions were made and things have been deferred to another budget meeting on Monday, January 27th while awaiting information from township staff.  Here’s some of the recent media coverage:

	CityNews - Decisions On Proposed 51% Tax Hike In Wilmot Township Deferred:
	https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/01/17/decisions-on-proposed-51-per-cent-tax-hike-in-wilmot-township-deferred/?

	The Record - Luisa D'Amato - Budget Pressures In Wilmot Are Causing Bad Behaviour:
	https://www.therecord.com/opinion/columnists/budget-pressures-in-wilmot-are-causing-bad-behaviour/article_8198839b-6004-5496-9ebe-7db370e6282b.html

	CTV CKCO Television News - Budget Deliberations In Wilmot:
	https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/video/2025/01/17/budget-deliberations-in-wilmot/

Action Required - Please help this new Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) take the fight against the Wilmot Mega-Industrial Land Assembly to the next level, continue to write and e-mail elected officials, and show that we are an unwilling host.

2) Call Doug Ford And Speak Up - Last week we reported that Doug Ford had responded to the texts of local activist Judy Brown who has been encouraging people to reach out and text or call Premier Doug Ford directly on his personal cell phone where he continues to encourage people to contact him directly.  We are pleased to report that group member Colleen Cooper spoke with Doug Ford for over 10 minutes this past weekend when he answered her phone call personally.  She emphasized the concerns with the Wilmot Land Assembly however Premier Ford apparently deflected the concerns and blamed the Region of Waterloo, once again specifically naming Regional Chair Karen Redmond.  

We encourage you to speak up to the Premier and other elected officials as well.  Please be respectful and ensure that Doug Ford knows of your concerns firsthand at: 647-612-3673.  

It remains to be seen how much longer the Premier will continue to break the rules with personal cell phone use for government business as he lost his fight this week in a ruling by the Information and Privacy Commissioner:

	Global News - Doug Ford Loses Transparency Fight To Block Release Of Personal Cell Phone Records:
	https://globalnews.ca/news/10952931/doug-ford-personal-phone-foi-appeal-loss/

Call Out Wilmot Too - Kudos also to Andrew Wilson!  His great Letter To The Editor calling out Wilmot Mayor Natasha Salonen on her ability to immediately end the Wilmot Land Assembly with an Unwilling Host Motion was published in The Record:

	The Record - Only The Mayor Of Wilmot Can Stop The Land Assembly For Mega-Industrial Site:
	https://www.therecord.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/jan-10-only-the-mayor-of-wilmot-can-stop-the-land-assembly-for-industrial-mega/article_9c8644ff-a22a-520b-858c-5ee13e60aa8d.html

Action Required - Please keep calling and writing demanding the needed actions to stop the improper planning and developments that threaten our communities.

3) OLT Decides Against Greater Public Good - It was fantastic last year to see the City of Waterloo win its case at the Ontario Land Tribunal against developers of the new Conservation Meadows and Beaver Creek subdivisions who wanted to destroy the “Hole In The Donut” - an environmentally sensitive protected area (ESPA) adjacent to the Laurel Creek Conservation Area Nature Center.  It was very disappointing though this week to see the developer win troubling concessions in an appeal and clarification on the case.  

We are still struggling to figure out all of the implications and repercussions of the OLT now ruling that while the developer couldn’t build the monster homes sought, the developer can still do something with lands within the current zoning - which is agricultural.  It’s unclear just what the developer intends but it certainly doesn’t seem to be restoring these lands back into the deep forest interior habitat as had been hoped.

The OLT decision is attached below in Appendix B as a PDF.  We will have to see how things continue to unfold.  Please encourage the City of Waterloo Staff and Council to keep up the fight to see these lands permanently protected for future generations.

4) New Paris Main Branch Library - Building Community - County of Brant Council will debate the decision for the new main branch of the library in Paris on January 28th.  A divided Council may kill the project or approve the visionary development of a national historic site that could become a focal point for the community and civic engagement.  Read the excellent article in the Paris Independent:

	Paris Independent- Your Library Re-Imagined - Education Meets Civic Engagement:
	https://issuu.com/theparisindependent/docs/the_paris_independent_for_saturday_january_18th_20

5) Protect the Red Side Dace And Help Stop Highway #413 - Environmental Defence has launched a new campaign to protect the critically endangered Red Side Dace and help stop Highway #413 as there is an opportunity issue a protection order.  Tell the federal government to better protect endangered species at:

	https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/163841/action/1

6) Waterloo Region’s Detached Housing Starts Lowest In More Than 35 Years - As predicted Doug Ford's grossly misguided efforts to build more housing by destroying our farms and natural areas far from the communities and more sustainable places people want and can afford to live continues to fail miserably with housing starts hitting a 35 year low..  Just 376 detached homes were started last year in Waterloo Region.  Even apartment and condo starts were the lowest in years.  We need to keep emphasizing the need to build the right housing, in the right place, with a full range of housing choices:

	The Record - Waterloo Region Housing Starts Lowest In More Than 35 Years:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/waterloo-regions-detached-housing-starts-lowest-in-more-than-35-years/article_3e6f2530-e06a-5b79-ba44-2f0a97a193b0.html

The Alliance For A Liveable Ontario (ALO) has released very helpful information about more effective ways to address the need for more housing.  Download the report and watch the excellent video on the Five Ways Home Campaign:

	https://www.liveableontario.ca/five-ways-home

Action Required - Share these ALO materials with elected officials to help them make better decisions.

7) Democracy Caledon - January 29th Webinar - Join online on Wednesday January 29th at 7pm for a webinar about very concerning draft plans of subdivision that are already coming forward for lands that have not had proper studies.  There are many significant questions outstanding.  Details are available on their website at:

	https://www.democracycaledon.org/

Action Required - Learn more and speak up for proper planning before what is happening in Caledon becomes the precedent for everywhere.

8) Los Angeles Wildfire Climate Vigil in Toronto - This Sunday January 19th at 5:30pm on the corner of Bloor and Spadina Street joint Climate Fast and a dozen other environmental groups for a climate vigil calling for climate leadership the day before Trump’s inauguration.  More information in the poster below and at:

	https://www.tcan.ca/events-list/la-wildfire-vigil-where-is-climate-leadership

Action Required - Join others and speak up for a better future.

9) ALO Election Prep Toolkit - The Alliance For A Liveable Ontario has released their Election Prep Toolkit with actions you can take right now to make building a liveable Ontario top of mind and ensure that the province’s sprawl agenda is reformed to provide affordable housing, more efficient infrastructure, and protects farmland.  Check it out at:

	https://www.liveableontario.ca/alliance-resources/election-prep-toolkit

Action Required - Speak up to ensure that we get the better actions and election outcomes that we need.

10) Real Estate Association Lobbies To Reduce Development Charges By Increasing Taxes For Everyone - In a disturbing move the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has launched a campaign to reduce municipal development charges for homebuyers.  It seems that they want to pass development costs for things like water and sewer expansions to municipalities and existing residents causing property tax increases for existing ratepayers to subsidize new development.  They even seem to be advocating for privatizing water and sewer services which has proven disastrous in the past.  

We need to ensure that new development is covering the costs of new development.  By building new housing within our existing communities where much of the needed infrastructure already exists, it will greatly reduce development expenses compared to the massive costs of farmland destruction and greenfield development.  Quite simply building the right housing choices in the right locations will address much of the affordability and development charge concerns.  

Read the media coverage of this concerning lobbying of the provincial government:

	InsideHalton.com - Development Charges Can Be A Barrier To Home Ownership.  Here’s How An Ontario Real Estate Group Aims To Fix The System:
	https://www.insidehalton.com/news/development-charges-can-be-a-barrier-to-homeownership-heres-how-an-ontario-real-estate-group/article_5bd889fa-168a-5032-a512-92f9a4ed540f.html

11) Recent Articles - Include how to invest our money for better climate outcomes, annexing in North Dumfries, BRT vs LRT, more troubling outcomes at Enbridge, new promotion of the Ring of Fire, and an insightful Narwhal feature on northern Ontario mining:

	The Record - Investing Our Money Without Fuelling Climate Breakdown:
	https://www.therecord.com/life/investing-our-money-without-fuelling-climate-breakdown/article_560354bd-00fa-5f4b-8b28-3bb26b87b99a.html

	The Record - Multi-million-dollar Land Deal In The Works Between Cambridge And North Dumfries:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/council/multi-million-dollar-land-deal-in-the-works-between-cambridge-and-north-dumfries/article_c2dbc550-76da-5948-aca8-8f24db0c88f7.html
	Cambridge and North Dumfries discuss annexing and cleaning up three boundary land parcels but not any sort of annexation that would see dramatic new growth in North Dumfries.

	The Record - Cambridge Rapid Transit Report To Consider More Buses Vs. LRT:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/cambridge-rapid-transit-report-to-consider-more-buses-versus-lrt/article_d61c52ba-f4b9-5f6e-aa90-b81d622539cd.html
	Lots of interesting facts and data about the success of ION, growth along the corridor and thousands of acres of farmland destruction saved already through intensification and creating more sustainable, walkable communities.

	The Toronto Star - Enbridge Received Billions Of Dollars Of Green Loans Tied To Curbing Its Impact On The Environment.  So Why Have Its Emissions Grown?
	https://www.thestar.com/news/investigations/enbridge-received-billions-of-dollars-in-green-loans-tied-to-curbing-its-impact-on-the/article_8dbf4514-cde0-11ef-ad3e-23e56d1ac6e8.html

	The Trillium - Ford-linked Lobbyist In The Middle Of Niagara’s Billion-Dollar Make Over:
	https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-trillium-investigations/ford-linked-lobbyist-in-the-middle-of-niagaras-billion-dollar-makeover-10078357
	Another provincially-owned property, a long-term lease, and a lobbyist connected to Doug Ford...

	Ontario.ca - Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can By Accelerating Strategic Resource Development:
	https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005564/ontario-building-fortress-am-can-by-accelerating-strategic-resource-development
	Doug Ford continues his attempt to be Captain Canada with this new positioning and attempt to sell development of the “Ring of Fire” and building highways.

	The Narwhal - Life On The Front Lines Of Ontario’s Critical Mineral Boom:
	https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-mining-indigenous-rights/

12) Ontario To Spend Billions on New Nuclear Power - Ontario Clean Air Alliance has launched campaign against Doug Ford’s nuclear pipe dream costing tens of billions of dollars - instead advocating for cleaner wind and solar power that would cost two to three times less per kilowatt.  Learn more and send your message to the Premier:

	https://www.cleanairalliance.org/lead/

There has also been recent media coverage about additional new nuclear plants in Ontario at massive taxypayer expense:

	The Hamilton Spectator - Ford Government Reveals Proposed Location For Massive Nuclear Power Plant:
	(Wesleyville, near Port Hope - to produce 10,000 megawatts to meet growing electricity needs for the next 25 years *but* unlikely to be up and running until the 2040s)
	https://www.thespec.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-reveals-proposed-location-for-massive-nuclear-power-plant/article_4cc00c2e-2392-5b3b-bb68-e33dbace9e07.html

	The Hamilton Spectator - Province Also Considering Two Additional Locations For Nuclear Plants:
	Near Nanticoke (Haldimand) and Lambton in St. Clair
	https://www.thespec.com/business/ontario-eyes-large-new-nuclear-plant-near-port-hope/article_f50967cf-2c77-58e8-8802-8a8095a6478c.html

Action Required - Speak up for the energy future that you want to see.

13) Aird Berlis Land Use Planning Webinar - On January 22nd at 3pm the large law firm Aird Berlis is hosting an online webinar on Hot Topics for 2025 in Ontairo Land Use Planning.  It could be insightful to learn what could be coming in 2025.  Register and learn more at:

	https://www.airdberlis.com/insights/events/event/ontario-land-use-planning--hot-topics-for-2025

14) Speak Up At Provincial Finance Committee Hearing Meetings Or Make Submissions - There is a great opportunity to provide input on the 2025 provincial budget and request the provincial government invest in programs and investments to protect and restore nature.  You can complete the online survey, send a written submission or apply to appear before the Standing Committee.  Learn more at:

	https://www.ontario.ca/page/2025-budget-consultations

You can also fill out the Ontario Budget Survey - part of the 2025 Budget Consultation - closing date of February 3, 2025:

	https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-2025-budget-consultations

Action Required - Speak up for the future that you want to see and to tell the government not to waste taxpayer money on things such as the Wilmot Mega-Industrial site or subsidizing fossil fuels.

15) Basic Income Waterloo Community Collaboration - Folks at Basic Income Waterloo Region are reaching out in the hope that as we prepare for upcoming elections, we might work together to create common social messaging that will counteract the negative messages we are currently seeing. Together, we can communicate messages that facilitate connection, move beyond polarization, and empower the public voice. As part of the effort, they have developed an identity statement to anchor our messaging, “In Canada, what makes one life better makes everyone’s life better.”  We believe this message aligns with our shared values and sets the tone for constructive dialogue.

Please reach out to Colleen Cooper at 226-339-2021 if you are interesting in working together.

16) Other Recent Articles - Read Former Prime Minister Chretien’s insightful advice on the new American threats and the unfortunate end of important federal EV rebates

	The Globe And Mail - Jean Chretien: Canadians Will Never Give Up The Best Country In The World To Join The U.S.:
	https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-jean-chretien-canadian-leaders-donald-trump-plan/

	CBC - Federal Incentive Program For EV Purchases Ended Abruptly (The Money Ran Out).  Some Provincial Programs Continue:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/electric-vehicle-rebate-izev-cost-1.7431530

17) Some Good News - We received this piece in a recent email and wanted to share it as we go about our challenging work:

Life often feels like a series of unpredictable twists and turns, and in the midst of challenges, it can be hard to see the light ahead. Yet, sometimes, if we pause and look closely, we can catch glimpses of joy peeking through the chaos. Whether it’s the laughter of a friend, a moment of tranquility in nature, or the warmth of a kind gesture, these small fragments of happiness remind us that beauty exists even in the darkest times. They serve as gentle nudges, encouraging us to keep moving forward, reminding us that happiness is often just around the corner.

These moments may be fleeting, but they hold immense power. They inspire us to cultivate gratitude and to seek out the positives in our everyday lives. By acknowledging and cherishing these snippets of joy, we create a reservoir of hope that can buoy us through tougher days. Each small fragment becomes a thread in the tapestry of our lives, weaving together a narrative that highlights resilience and the promise of brighter days ahead. In embracing these moments, we learn that happiness isn’t a distant destination; it’s often a series of small treasures waiting to be discovered along the way.

—Balt Rodriguez, Choose Yourself 

18) Reminder - Next Meeting - Join us next Friday, January 24th 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:

Sunday, January 19th - 5:30pm - Los Angeles Fires Climate Vigils - Bloor & Spadina, Toronto - see poster below

Wednesday, January 22nd - 3:00pm - Aird Berlis - What’s Ahead For Planning In Ontario In 2025 - https://www.airdberlis.com/insights/events/event/ontario-land-use-planning--hot-topics-for-2025

Friday, January 24th - 5:30pm - Next group update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09

Wednesday, January 29th - 7:00pm - Democracy Caledon Webinar - https://www.democracycaledon.org/

Monday, February 3rd - Deadline for Provincial Budget Consultations Survey - https://www.ontario.ca/form/survey-2025-budget-consultations

Wednesday, February 5th - 7:00pm - Heat Pumps 101 - Woolwich Memorial Centre - See Poster Below

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

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

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B) Wilmot Civic Action Network (WilmotCAN) Logo and Video:

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ux-heBQXMiM

	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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C) City of Waterloo Hole In Donut OLT Developer Appeal Ruling:

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D) Los Angeles Fires Climate Vigils - Sunday, January 19th at 5:30pm - Bloor & Spadina in Toronto

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E) CAPE Webinar On The Emissions Cap - Wednesday, January 29th at 7pm:
https://act.cape.ca/whats_next_for_canadas_emissions_cap?

 <https://act.cape.ca/whats_next_for_canadas_emissions_cap?e=938a58059de3ff09d64a8e0fb5c03924&utm_source=cape&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emissions_cap_webinar_jan_2025&n=3>
When it comes to Canadian climate policy, the Emissions Cap will dominate discussion in winter and spring of 2025. This policy is one of the signal policy commitments of the current federal government, and its success or failure will play a large role in defining Trudeau’s climate legacy. 

With so much at stake, now is the time to learn more and to hear directly from our expert panel. 

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

 <https://ontariofarmlandtrust.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1e5a90877e1e6627f27dd3311&id=d0ed33a4ac&e=01c340ee0a>

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G) Reform Gravel - Stop The Mt Nemo And Campbellville Quarry Rally - Saturday, January 25, 2025:

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H) January 25th Rally and Concert To Protect Mount Nemo and The Escarpment:

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I)  Woolwich Heat Pump Events:

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J) 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
	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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