| Background info to help in commenting on mega-quarry (by July 11) |
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Insist on a full Environmental Assessment for largest quarry ever in Canada AWARE Simcoe June 5 2011 We have received a Call to Action from CAUSE (Citizens' Alliance United for a Sustainable Environment) for people to voice their concerns about the mega-quarry proposed by the Highland Companies. Amazingly, no Environmental Assessment is required for this, the largest quarry project in Canada. That's because it's regulated by the Ministry of Natural Resources under the less rigorous Aggregate Resources Act.
However, Environment Minister Jim Wilkinson can designate this project as an undertaking subject to a full Environmental Assessment. You are strongly urged to advise him that this is essential before there is any approval of a plan that affects five major watersheds. You can can submit your comments online via the Environmental Registry or write to Wilkinson directly. CAUSE also suggests that you copy your own MPP (contact information below) so he or she is aware that this is a matter of concern in their riding. The deadline for comment to Wilkinson is July 11, 2011. Background material Relevant websites - NDACT - CAUSE Contact information Hon. John Wilkinson, Minister Ministry of Environment 11th Floor Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley St. West Toronto, ON M7A 2T5
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416-314-6790 Hon. Premier Dalton McGuinty Room 281 Legislative Building Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
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416-325-1941 Hon. Linda Jeffrey, Minister Ministry of Natural Resources, 6th Floor, Room 6630, Whitney Block, 99 Wellesley St. W. Toronto ON M7A 1W3
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