New updated content: 2025-03-27 11:10:29
Members discussed what, if any, action the GA should be taking regarding the February 27 Provincial election. It was agreed that it was too late for any campaign or candidate survey and evaluation. Nevertheless, it was agreed to publish a statement on key provincial policy issues of environmental concern. A statement containing the following list of policy proposals will be sent to all candidates in the local provincial ridings:
To protect not for profit groups such as the GA against spurious defamation lawsuits, amend the Courts of Ontario Act to make explicit that Anti-SLAPP motions can be filed and heard in Small Claims Court
To restore oversight and integrity in the wetlands evaluation process, unwind changes made with Bill 23 and restore the powers and functions of the Conservation Authorities.
To prevent the pre-emptive destruction of natural assets on rural lands in proximity to an urban boundary, reform the Normal Farm Practice regime to proscribe this type of deforestation. (the Tewin example)
Close loopholes that allow developers to perform large flood plain alterations by using Conservation Authorities to circumvent municipal planning authorities (the Jock River example in Barrhaven)
Province-wide, we could also state our opposition to the proposed Highway 403, the proposed 401 tunnel and to provincial interference in municipal active transportation plans and policies.
New updated content: 2025-03-27 11:29:29
Members discussed what, if any, action the GA should be taking regarding the February 27 Provincial election. It was agreed that it was too late for any campaign or candidate survey and evaluation. Nevertheless, it was agreed to publish a statement on key provincial policy issues of environmental concern. A statement containing the following list of policy proposals will be sent to all candidates in the local provincial ridings:
To protect not for profit groups such as the GA against spurious defamation lawsuits, amend the Courts of Ontario Act to make explicit that Anti-SLAPP motions can be filed and heard in Small Claims Court
To restore oversight and integrity in the wetlands evaluation process, unwind changes made with Bill 23 and restore the powers and functions of the Conservation Authorities.
To prevent the pre-emptive destruction of natural assets on rural lands in proximity to an urban boundary, reform the Normal Farm Practice regime to proscribe this type of deforestation. (the Tewin example)
Close loopholes that allow developers to perform large flood plain alterations by using Conservation Authorities to circumvent municipal planning authorities (the Jock River example in Barrhaven)
Province-wide, we could also state our opposition to the proposed Highway 403, the proposed 401 tunnel and to provincial interference in municipal active transportation plans and policies.
