Highland Companies application - petition update from Sylvia Jones MPP

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Published on Tuesday, 29 November 2011 14:34

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I just wanted to update you that on Wednesday, last week at Queen’s Park, I had the opportunity to table the petition, requesting a full Environmental Assessment of the proposed quarry in Melancthon, which was presented to me by our community, August 29th. This was my first opportunity to table the petition as it was the first day of regular proceedings at the Legislature since October’s election.

I support the petition and will continue to fight to ensure this application is held to the highest environment scrutiny. I will provide you with updates on this important issue as they develop.

Sylvia Jones, MPP
Working for You
in Dufferin-Caledon!
Call:1-800-265-1603
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41st PARLIAMENT, 1st SESSION

EDITED HANSARD • NUMBER 055

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Monday, November 28, 2011

David Tilson MP Dufferin-Caledon

Mr. Speaker, I have a petition signed by residents from all over Ontario concerned with the proposed mega-quarry in Melancthon township in Dufferin county. This will be the largest open pit quarry in Canada at over 2,300 acres. People are concerned that the mega-quarry threatens the Grand and Nottawasaga Rivers' watersheds, including various freshwater fish species.

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