Mar 26, 2021 | Organizational Update
We extend our appreciation to the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation for funding to facilitate 12 webinars to help engage Ontarians in the provincial consultation to grow the size of the Greenbelt. Information on webinar dates, partners, registration, and how to...
Mar 9, 2021 | Science Policy Performance
On March 9, the OHI sent comments for the TRCA hearing on this issue. We thank the Authority and its staff for their position on the unprecedented order, support the proposed conditions for the permit, and suggest the TRCA and Conservation Ontario articulate their...
Jan 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
So. The government passes another omnibus bill, without public consultation, and obtains royal ascent to expand the use of ministerial zoning orders, and THEN posts an item to the Environmental Registry of Ontario? Read our submission on the proposed implementation of...
Jan 12, 2021 | Organizational Update
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Jan 12, 2021 | Science Policy Performance
Our thanks to the Globe & Mail for this editorial – The Ford government is harming Ontario’s environmental future
Dec 5, 2020 | Science Policy Performance
No other words – please just read his letter of resignation 201205_DEC_Greenbelt Council
Oct 18, 2020 | Organizational Update
Biodiversity will be a huge international, Canadian, and Ontario issue in 2021. Please join us for a webinar on Ontario’s Model for Biodiversity Conservation, with Steve Hounsell, Chair, Ontario Biodiversity Council, at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 28. This...
Aug 26, 2020 | Organizational Update, Science Policy Performance
Due to the pandemic and to continuing breakneck action by the Ontario government, we have completed WaterScape III in a shortened timeframe and will post the project Summary, Recommendations, and Next Steps soon. Headlines are that: the OHI continue WaterScape as an...
Aug 19, 2020 | Science Policy Performance
Sometimes, someone does such a good job that it is hard to add value to it. This is the case with the Greenbelt Council’s comments on the suggested alteration of the environmental assessment on the proposed 413 toll highway. You can read that at Greenbelt...
Aug 3, 2020 | Organizational Update
Last week we thought that we would not have time to comment on this one, but after being inspired by the work of others, and some ice cream, we found a second breath and collected our concerns into a concise submission. This proposal has a deceptive title, numerous...
