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NDACT's Lawyer, Laura Bowman Writes about Bill 55

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Published on Thursday, 07 June 2012 15:27
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The Ontario Government recently introduced Bill 55 – Strong Action for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2012.   Budget bills are exempt from the posting and public consultation requirements of the Environmental Bill of Rights.  As a result, the public does not have the same opportunities to contribute to decision making when a number of environmentally significant laws are changed in a budget Bill.  Overall the budget Bill adds exemptions both in law and through additional regulatory powers to a variety of environmental processes.

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Posted on Iler Campbell website, April 17, 2012

By Laura Bowman

Ontario Greenbelt watersheds save taxpayers hundreds of millions

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Published on Wednesday, 30 May 2012 14:33
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The report, Watersheds of the Ontario Greenbelt .......

The report highlights the urgent need to strengthen protection for near-urban watersheds by expanding the Greenbelt further and preventing unsustainable industrial activities and development, like the proposed Highland mega-­quarry. The 1,000 ha limestone quarry would sit on the edge of the Greenbelt and threaten local water resources that supply drinking water and sustain some of the most productive farmland in North America.

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Posted on the "David Suzuki Foundation" website, May 30, 2012

By Jode Roberts

ARA Review Hearings - Notes & Transcripts

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Published on Monday, 28 May 2012 18:01
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All the government transcripts are now posted.

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All-party committee agrees to extend Aggregate Act hearings

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Published on Friday, 11 May 2012 21:18
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Stakeholders asked for more time to weigh in on the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) review, and the committee listened.

The standing committee on general government (an all-party committee) reviewing the Act agreed Wednesday to extend the public consultations process and take it on the road, and have asked for the House Leaders’ permission.

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Posted in "The Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin", May 11, 2012

By Kristen Smith

Quick Toronto hearings on Aggregate Resources Act

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Published on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 14:57
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The short notice, and the absence of rural hearings, will make it difficult for  people in the communities most  affected  to be heard. There are remarkably few gravel mining opportunities in Toronto, and spring is a very busy time for many in the rural areas.

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Posted in "Environmental Law and Litigation", May 8, 2012

By Meredith James and Dianne Saxe