Nov 9, 2017 | Submissions and Petitions
We live in interesting times. On one hand, dynamic tools such as GIS may enable new ways to better track and share information. On another, blind faith in digital technology without due public engagement and civil oversight can result in inaccurate facts and curtail...
Oct 14, 2017 | Submissions and Petitions
Pursuing the implementation of recommendations stemming from the review of land use planning in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH), the Province asked for comments regarding draft “criteria, methods, and mapping” to better protect natural heritage in the...
Aug 1, 2017 | Submissions and Petitions
There is a lot going on in these files this summer. On watershed planning, the OHI is a member of an advisory group on the Province’s efforts to create a Watershed Planning Guidance Document (WPGD), On the latter, we recently both made a submission on proposed...
Nov 2, 2016 | Submissions and Petitions
The OHI made our own submission and facilitated a sign-on letter on the Co-ordinated Land Use Planning Review and a series of provincial initiatives, including the implementation of the Great Lakes Protection Act and the review of the Conservation Authorities Act. The...
Sep 14, 2016 | Submissions and Petitions
The review of the Conservation Authorities Act is proceeding and the OHI has provided further comments. An initial stage of public consultation focused on a concept paper outlining key issues. A second stage of comments closed on Friday, Sept 9, soliciting input on...
Feb 13, 2016 | Submissions and Petitions
The OHI has become the first organization in Ontario to suggest targets under the GLPA. Our submission recommends that the Province set targets to protect natural heritage in a manner similar to How Much Habitat is Enough and includes regeneration goals where previous...
