<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Good evening GRENer's</div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">It has been a busy and successful day with delegation presentations against Bill 66 at Waterloo Regional Council, Woolwich Township, and Wellesley Township in addition to other Bill 66 activities. Thank you to everyone who helped to ensure success at these important meetings.</div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><b class="">1) Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Committee Delegation -</b> both myself and Dr. Greg Michalenko from GREN appeared as delegates speaking against Bill 66 this morning. We had many good questions from Mayors and Councillors with great discussion about a myriad of concerns with Bill 66. Regional Staff also presented their Staff Report opposing Bill 66 and Regional Chair Karen Redman introduced a motion reconfirming the Region’s support for our strong local protections and community consultation.</div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">The Councillors and Mayors spent almost an hour on discussions, asking questions, and expressing their opinions about Bill 66. Councillor after Councillor expressed serious concerns about the Bill, issues with the approach of the government, and a commitment to do better here in our Region.</div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">In the end it was wonderful to have a unanimous vote approving the Staff Report opposing Bill 66 and then a unanimous vote supporting Chair Redman’s motion as well. </div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><br class=""></div><div dir="auto" style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class=""></div></body></html>