Small but mighty ENGO in central Ontario. Land-use planning is key to combating climate change. On Mastodon at @scgc@mstdn.ca
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Bill 5 has been blocked from going into its third and final reading.
Your efforts are making a difference, every single petition, rally, message to the Ontario government and your MPP – they are being felt.
We can still #StopBill5:
ow.ly/zUEf50W0LVT #ONpoli
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As an election gets underway in Ontario, documents show the federal and provincial governments at an impasse over Highway 413’s impact on species at risk.
ow.ly/nQy850URtux #ONpoli #Stopthe413 #EndangeredSpecies
#InTheNews @TorontoStar op-ed by David Crombie+ @margaretprophet @ why #greenbelt is key to our future security amid trade tensions + why we should be thinking about it when we vote. #onpoli #OntarioElection thestar.com/opinion/contribu…
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The misleading rhetoric continues. The PC government's own studies show the Bradford Bypass will NOT reduce gridlock and congestion will only get worse in the area in the years ahead without alternative solutions.
thepointer.com/article/2024-…
In 2024, we made major progress in our work to build the #BradfordBypass and get drivers out of gridlock.
Crews are now clearing a path along the planned route for the highway’s west section to help streamline utility relocations.
news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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The Doug Ford government paid experts ~$1.5M to tell them how to reach net-zero emissions. Experts came up with 18 scenarios; each one urged the phase out natural gas. The Ford government isn't doing that & hasn't released the report
An exclusive by me
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-energy…
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New research shows that the carbon tax caused 0.5% of inflation since 2019
In other words, the carbon tax is NOT driving inflation
I repeat: the carbon tax is NOT driving inflation
thestar.com/politics/federal…
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The #HousingCrisis is top of mind to many Ontarians.
The next Government must prioritize building homes people can afford within liveable communities – instead of sprawl that destroys natural areas & farmland.
Join this webinar to learn more: ow.ly/vT8S50UqcHa #ONpoli
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#PropertyTax increases : "Municipalities... are being asked to fund things like housing, transit and roads, which ...
“We are asking federal and provincial governments to step back into funding what they’re responsible for ." globalnews.ca/news/10909120/…
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Canada's list of at-risk species is growing once again, environmental experts say.
Four new species have been assessed as endangered, bringing the total of known at-risk species to 860, nationwide⤵️
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envir… #EndangeredSpecies #CdnPoli
Local #climate action REALLY matters especially for accessible, healthy and equitable communities. Support local councils that are doing this work. Deets below 👇🏻
Our draft Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Plan focuses on practical solutions to do our part to protect our environment and human health from the scientific fact of a warming planet. The four areas of focus will ensure a healthier community, by protecting nature, making smart decisions and ensuring we have resilient infrastructure. The plan is also deliberately designed to save you money by reducing the town’s operational costs and insurance risks. Please review the draft plan, have your say and add your feedback here: townofbwg.com/ccmas. #onpoli #cdnpoli
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Our blog, published by @OntarioNature -
What does it take to protect fish in this province? The tale of the Bradford Bypass
@SCGreenbelt @PrabSarkaria @s_guilbeault @fordnation @shaw_sandy @Andrea_Khanjin @C_Mulroney @douglasdowney @JillDunlop1 @JohnBrassardCPC @ScotDavidsonMP
The #BradfordBypass was first conceived in the 1970’s.
As planned today, it would destroy 32 hectares of wildlife habitat impacting the East and West Holland rivers.
What does it take to protect fish in this province?!
ontarionature.org/protecting… @RescueLakeSimc1 #ONpoli
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#Breaking: Ford government’s Ontario Place redevelopment was ‘not fair, transparent or accountable,’ AG finds in scathing report trib.al/wLQWlK3
Excuse me?? Govts shouldn’t be in the habit of excusing themselves from liability when they make decisions that they know will harm ppl. Govts should be figuring out ways to avoid harming ppl & making life better.
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Here are some of the species at risk in the path of the #BradfordBypass. Pretty sure they will not love 24/7 construction. #undemocratic #LakeSimcoe #endangeredspecies #saltpollution #lakesimcoe #nature #birdwatching #ClimateChange #simcoecounty #yorkregion @OntarioNature
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ICYMI: The government says it was the science centre board of directors that ultimately closed the attraction but we have texts showing the premier's office (known as PO) was paying close attention days before. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/10879674/…
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From Ontario Society of PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (not at all whack-jobs) "Limiting #bikelane installation and removing environmental assessments for major highways does nothing to reduce #gridlock."
#bill212 @PrabSarkaria #handsofftheGreenbelt @SCGreenbelt
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers reacts to the government's bike lane ban law. Shorter: they're not big fans! ospe.on.ca/advocacy/response…
ALT This proposed legislation risks reinforcing a car-centric approach to urban planning that prioritizes vehicles over pedestrians and cyclists. Limiting bike lane installation and removing environmental assessment processes for major highway projects does nothing to reduce gridlock. In fact, it actively ignores the growing demand for more sustainable, safe, and diverse transportation options.
3 days left until our Friends Celebration (simcoecountygreenbelt.ca). We’re counting down the top three reasons why you should come. Today coming in at number 3…
Music, laughs and inspiration! Musical talents of great Canadian singers and songwriters, inspirational words from @MargaretAtwood & stories of hope from local advocates. It’s guaranteed to be a banger!
There are a few tickets still left and we’re not taking people at the door. Find out deets and buy your tickets now. simcoecountygreenbelt.ca/202…