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Gravelle Announces Aggregate Resources Act Review

Six months after the Liberals promised to review the Aggregate Resources Act, it appears that promise is being fulfulled. The Minister of Natural Resources, Michael Gravelle, announced this morning the review will take place.
Thanks to all who wrote the minister a few weeks ago!

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Official Records for 22 March 2012

ORDERS OF THE DAY

Government Notice of Motion Number 21

Mr. Gravelle – That the Standing Committee on General Government review the Aggregate Resources Act and report to the House its observations and recommendations with respect to strengthening the Act. In developing such recommendations, the Committee's focus shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas: The Act's consultation process; How siting, operations, and rehabilitation are addressed in the Act; Best practices and new developments in the industry; Fees / Royalties; and, Aggregate resource development and protection, including conservation / recycling.