2025
November 10, 2025 – ERO – Expanding Protected Areas in Ontario
The Provincial Government is recommending the expansion of protected areas in Ontario, a cause which is very important for QFN to support. We commend the province for its continued efforts in safeguarding Ontario’s habitats and biodiversity. In order to provide support, QFN is responding to the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO-019-9306). We also encourage you to send your own submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario and/or contact your MPP and the Premier’s office.
For your convenience, quick summaries and links to the ERO have been provided in the chart below. An ERO account is not needed to submit a response, but those who choose to create a free account will be able to track their comments. Your personal information will not be made public.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.
Regards,
Elizabeth Churcher
QFN Corresponding Secretary
Consultation on Expanding Protected Area Project
Submissions to this ERO are due on November 24th 2025.
Summary of Purpose: We need to offer comments that will urge the province to commit to further expanding Ontario’s protected areas.
Key Messages for Input:
-Protected areas offer a practical and effective approach to conserving biodiversity and ecosystems that sustain us, while enhancing our resilience.
-Protected areas provide jobs and recreational opportunities for residents.
-Protected areas are a fundamental component of our national identity.
- Ontario has only approximately 11% of land and water protected which is a significant shortfall from established targets. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the Ontario Biodiversity Strategy, and the Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy all identify as the target “conserving 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
-Ontario needs to support pan-national efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity decline. Approximately 20% of B.C., 17% of Quebec and 16% of Alberta is considered protected.
-86% of Ontario residents support the creation of parks and protected areas. The recent 2025 Abascus Data found that 91% of Canadians overwhelmingly agree that nature is one of the country’s most valuable economic assets.
October 25, 2025 – EROs to Counteract Bill 5 – Opportunities for Input
Dear QFN Members,
As mentioned in our last meeting, the Provincial Government is moving ahead with changes outlined in the highly criticized Bill 5, which received royal assent on June 5, 2025. There are now three proposals available for public comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario: two to enable the much weaker Species Conservation Act, 2025 that replaces the Endangered Species Act, and one related to criteria for the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025.
QFN is responding to the Registry. We also encourage you to send your own submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario and/or contact your MPP and the Premier’s office.
For your convenience, quick summaries and links to the ERO have been provided in the chart below. An ERO account is not needed to submit a response, but those who choose to create a free account will be able to track their comments. Your personal information will not be made public. –
Dear QFN Members,
As mentioned in our last meeting, the Provincial Government is moving ahead with changes outlined in the highly criticized Bill 5, which received royal assent on June 5, 2025. There are now three proposals available for public comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario: two to enable the much weaker Species Conservation Act, 2025 that replaces the Endangered Species Act, and one related to criteria for the Special Economic Zones Act, 2025.
QFN is responding to the Registry. We also encourage you to send your own submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario and/or contact your MPP and the Premier’s office.
For your convenience, quick summaries and links to the ERO have been provided in the chart below. An ERO account is not needed to submit a response, but those who choose to create a free account will be able to track their comments. Your personal information will not be made public.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me.
Regards,
Elizabeth Churcher
QFN Corresponding Secretary
Consultation on Proposed Special Economic Zones Criteria
Submissions to this ERO are due on November 16th.
Summary of Concern: The government’s draft intent for the Special Economic Zones’ criteria focuses on economic benefits, to the detriment of equally important outcomes such as environmental protections, Indigenous rights and labour standards. Responsible development requires clear standards, meaningful community input, and public trust.
Key Messages for Input: We need to urge the Government of Ontario to repeal the Special Economic Zones Act or significantly amend the Act and the proposed regulations to ensure Indigenous rights are respected, social and environmental standards are upheld and evidence-based transparent decision-making is followed.
Proposed legislative and regulatory amendments to enable the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Submissions to this ERO are due on November 10th.
Summary of Concern:
The SCA is the act that replaces the much stronger Endangered Species Act of 2007.
The government’s proposal for enabling the Species Conservation Act, 2025 will undermine progress on the Ontario Biodiversity Strategy and further imperil our most vulnerable species. The government proposal does not address the following concerns:
i. the far more limited definition of ‘habitat’ when compared to the ESA;
ii. the discretionary listing of species, removing an independent and evidence-based assessment approach;
iii. the offloading of responsibility for migratory birds and aquatic species to the federal government;
iv. the registration first approach; and,
v. the elimination of recovery strategies, which makes it impossible to assess, mitigate and avoid harms to species.
Key Messages for Input: We need to reiterate our overall objection to the replacement of the ESA with the weaker SCA and highlight the following overall recommendations for species at risk management in Ontario:
- Apply a robust, evidence-based approach to defining habitat, as was done under ESA prior to the passing of Bill 5
- Reduce reliance on discretionary powers related to listing and avoid exemptions to habitat protections
- Ensure a listing and recovery approach based on science and Indigenous knowledge
- Enforce reasonable timelines for species listing and habitat protections
Developing guidance on section 16 activities under the Species Conservation Act, 2025
Submissions to this ERO are due on November 10th.
Summary of Concern: The government’s proposal to develop guidance on section 16 activities (see below) under the Species Conservation Act will not fulfill the purpose of the Act “to provide for the protection and conservation of species while taking into account social and economic considerations, including the need for sustainable economic growth in Ontario”. Without a robust, evidence-based approach to defining habitat under the SCA, any guidelines developed will not be sufficient for assessing whether an activity is likely to have an impact to a protected species or species’ habitat.
Section 16 Activities Defined: Section 16 of Ontario’s Species Conservation Act, 2025, defines “section 16 activities” as actions that kill, harm, or take protected species, or damage their habitat, and also includes the possession, sale, or trade of protected species or their parts. These activities are now classified under a two-tiered framework requiring either registration or a permit, replacing the previous prohibition system.
Key Messages for Input: We need to impress upon the government that the approach to defining habitat that existed under the ESA was robust, and evidence-based, criteria which must continue to be used. Before any guidelines for section 16 activities can be developed for assessing the impact of activities on a protected species or species’ habitat under the SCA, the definition of habitat under the Act must be revisited.
September 18, 2025 – Carden Alvar Letter
Quinte Field Naturalists’ members have been made aware of a proposed solar energy project within the heart of Carden Alvar. It is our understanding that Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. has proposed to secure up to 2,500 acres of land suitable for a solar farm on the Carden Alvar, capable of producing 300,000 megawatts of power. Alvars are globally rare habitats. The Carden Alvar supports many species at risk and rare species, and is designated an Important Bird Area. Quinte Field Naturalists support the transition to renewable energy; however, the
selected site is not suitable given the rare biodiversity that would be severely impacted. It is imperative that all municipalities, including the Municipality of Kawartha Lakes, work together towards the important goal of effectively conserving and ecologically managing 30 per cent of
terrestrial and inland water areas by 2030. Biodiversity is our greatest natural defense against climate change…..
September 4, 2025 – Hudgin’s House Art Course
Quinte Field Naturalists is highly supportive of the SSJI organizing art workshops led by an artist in residence, for elementary and secondary students, to be implemented at the location of Hudgin House. Such a project is in compliance with the SSJI’s vision to protect Prince Edward’s County’s Shore through education so that biodiversity and people can thrive together…..
August 28, 2025 – Federal Budget Submission
On behalf of the 65 undersigned organizations, we respectfully request that the Government of Canada increase investments in protecting and restoring nature. We are pleased to see the Government of Canada’s continued commitment to national biodiversity targets and protecting nature as evidenced in the Throne Speech. Continued investment in
protecting and restoring nature is necessary amidst the interrelated crises of climate change and biodiversity loss….
July 14, 2025 – Birding Workshop
For more than twenty years, QFN has conducted a Christmas bird count. The data collected shows that as many as 63 species of birds can be seen in the Quinte region in winter. Every species contributes to the rich biodiversity that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area. In addition to contributing to our pleasure, birds, along with other flora and fauna, provide important links in ecosystems. Intact ecosystems perform many services that help to stabilize the environment. Biodiversity is our greatest natural defence against climate change.
June 9, 2025 – Native Plant Gardens and Belleville’s New Land Maintenance Bylaw
On June 9, 2025 the Quinte Field Naturalists learned that they proposed Naturalized Lawn Bylaw that failed to pass council in 2023 had been revised to fall within the Land Maintenance Bylaw and was passed by council.
JUNE 2, 2025 – Protesting Against Bill 5
On Monday June 2, 2025 the Quinte Field Naturalists joined with people across the riding outside M.P.P. Allsopp’s office to protest the passing of Bill 5. The protest was organized by Penny Morris and throughout the 3 hour protest approx. 50 people came by to express their opposition to the Bill. A petition brought by Quinte Field Naturalists was also given to M.P.P. Allsopp’s office.
Why are We Protesting Bill 5 ?
Bill 5, “Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act” is a huge omnibus bill which creates “Special Economic Zones” where the government can exempt projects from all Provincial and Municipal laws, including species protections.
In addition, this Bill replaces the Endangered Species Act with the Species Conservation Act, which does little to Conserve species and redefines “habitat” to only include the immediate area around a nest or a den, or a root zone for vascular plants, rather than the broader areas they rely on for survival. The decisions made around Species Conservation will rest in the hands of the Minister, reducing Science-Based Decision making on the impacts of the proposed developments on critical environment.
MARCH 14, 2025 – Speaking out Against Bill 5 – Meeting with M.P.P. Tyler Allsopp
On Friday the Quinte Field Naturalists led by Elizabeth Churcher, the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists led by Geraldine Jenkinson and the South Shore Initiative led by Cheryl Anderson met with M.P.P. Tyler Allsopp to express our concerns about the impact of Bill 5 on our Endangered Species. It was disappointing that despite multiple groups across the province speaking out against Bill 5 it passed quickly through the legislature.
MARCH 1st, 2025 – Seedy Saturday Belleville
The Quinte Field Naturalists were happy to support the work of the Green Task Force, Quinte Conservation and the Quinte Urban Treen Network with a booth highlighting the importance of planting native species to support the pollinators and insects that are so important in maintaining the web of life.
February 3, 2025 – Party Leaders Election Priorities
There are many challenges facing Ontario, but the interrelated crises of biodiversityloss and climate change will fundamentally affect the long-term health andsusta inability of the province without swift and strong action.
January 26, 2025 – Waring Creek
The Quinte Field Naturalists appreciate the challenges facing municipal governments as they seek to address simultaneously two important issues facing our society today, one being the demand for more housing (preferably truly affordable housing units) and the other being the
protection of the ecological integrity of the lands within the municipality’s boundaries. The latter issue is of increasing importance as we attempt to deal with the impacts of climate change. We
understand these two issues present a challenging balancing act for our municipal governments and planning departments…
On behalf of Quinte Field Naturalists, I’m providing this letter of support for Ontario Nature’s avoided conversion focused application to the NSCSF for their project entitled Strengthening Local Wetland Conservation in Southern Ontario. Ontario Nature has the capacity and expertise to deliver on the project outcomes and support community groups across southern Ontario in strengthening wetland protections.
Supporting the Waring’s Creek Improvement Association
Once known as Trout Creek, Waring’s Creek drains a watershed of over 3500 acres in the Western portion of the island known as Prince Edward County (PEC). Being coldwater, or groundwater fed, Waring’s Creek is the only stream in PEC with the temperature and water quality attributes that can support Eastern Brook Trout. Since 1993, the WCIA has expended great effort in rehabilitation. To date, a 3 km stretch of the Creek has been dramatically improved. More than 15,000 trees have been planted to control erosion. The results are apparent as the watercourse begins to once again take on the characteristics of a meandering, cold water creek. Silting has been reduced and the water temperature has dropped. Significant cold-water habitat and indicator species are in evidence. With continued effort and lack of disturbance the Creek will be able to once again sustain brook trout.
October 25 & 26, 2024
Clifford ‘Sonny’ Belch Park Planting:
The Quinte Field Naturalists (QFN) and Rotary, in partnership with Tree Canada, Belleville Home Building Centre & Bayview Home Hardware, planned a two-day fall planting event at Clifford Sonny Belch Park. The public planting events were scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon.
With generous help from Picture Perfect Landscaping Quinte Ltd., organizers planted over 200 trees and shrubs in the park.
The goal of the fall planting event at Clifford Sonny Belch Park is to soften recreational areas and to connect existing evergreen corridors. The area is already known to support a number of wildlife species and QFN considers this event an opportunity to improve habitat and food sources for area birds and wildlife.
August 22, 2024
The Quinte Field Naturalists (QFN) had a booth recently at a Quinte Conservation (QC) information event about invasive species. QC hosted the ‘Bay of Quinte Invasive Species Information Session’ at their headquarters on Thursday, August 22nd in cooperation with representatives of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH). Attendees learned about two invasive species : Water Soldier (Stratiotes) and Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), and their effect on our local ecosystems. Lori Borthwick was on hand to greet visitors and answer questions about the QFN
August 9, 2024
CITY RECOGNIZES PARTNERSHIP TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL NATURALIZED AREA
Last fall the Quinte Field Naturalists, Home Hardware (Belleville store) and Tree Canada / Arbres Canada worked to create a beautiful naturalized area at the entrance to the Shirley Langer Trail (eastern bayshore).
The area was planted with trees, shrubs, and perennials by volunteers in an effort to establish a naturalized space at the head of the trail.
The City of Belleville has erected a sign that recognizes the partnership the city had with three organizations.
The Quinte Field Naturalists applauds the City of Belleville | Municipal Government for their willingness to work with our organization as we work to naturalize and beautify our fair city!
These are some photos of the lovely wildflowers and trees that were planted and are growing beautifully!
June 2024
Belleville’s NorthEast Industrial Park Expansion Plan
In June 2024 the city of Belleville Council gave the green light to purchase 175 Airport Parkway land that was listed on the market at $599,000.
The decision was passed without any discussion around the council horseshoe.
Matt MacDonald, city clerk and director Corporate Services, made the recommendation that council amend the 2024 Capital Budget in the amount of $630,000 to be funded by the Asset Management Reserve..
MacDonald said, the “purchase of this property is to assist in the development of the Employment Lands that the City is currently continuing the process towards servicing via a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment of the North-East Industrial Park Expansion and ultimately selling within the eastern boundary of the Employment Area west of Atkins Road.
With a third phase of an environmental assessment now under way to clear the way, the city’s existing 1,000 acre industrial park would be expanded by 685 more acres of land easterly to Atkins Road to provide a long-term supply of fully serviced and zoned industrial properties.
Those lands could also be accessed by a new Belleville East Arterial Road (BEAR) now under discussion by the Ontario government to provide a new access cloverleaf off Highway 401 southward into the industrial park.
Any new arterial road would require its own design and environmental assessment before construction would begin, city officials have said.
John Lowry, Lori Borthwick, John Blaney and Greg Parsons have attended the meetings with the city and commented on issues with the proposed expansion and building of road crossing the sensitive Bell Creek Watershed and the sensitivity of wetlands found within this land.
April 3, 2024 –
Bakelite developers seeking to build 599 housing units
Belleville Planning Advisory Committee heard Tuesday a proposal by developers of the Bakelite Thermosets industrial brownfield lands to create 599 housing units for a city in dire need of new housing units. CITY OF BELLEVILLE
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Belleville Planning Advisory Committee heard Tuesday a proposal by developers of the Bakelite Thermosets industrial brownfield lands to create more housing for a city in dire need of new housing units.
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A rezoning application has been received by the city for the 37.5 hectare property into four zones.
If approved by city council in future, rezoning at 621 Dundas Street East would pave the way to build 599 residential dwellings on the property, including including 185 apartment dwellings, 176 stacked townhouse dwellings, 130 townhouse dwellings, 36 single-detached dwellings, and 72 back-to-back stacked townhouse dwellings.
“The application also proposes multi-use trails and parkland,” said Kimar Francis, principal planner of the city’s Engineering and Development Services Department in a report to the committee Tuesday.
Francis said: “A corresponding Draft Plan of Subdivision is currently being reviewed by staff. No residential development is proposed on the portion of land designated Environmental Protection.”
He noted that an “application for Zoning By-law amendment to amend the zoning of the subject land was deemed complete by the City of Belleville on Feb. 29 … additionally, the city received a corresponding draft plan of subdivision application for the subject property. This application was also deemed complete by the City of Belleville on Feb. 29 and is currently under review by staff.”
Speaking on behalf of the applicant, Miles Weekes, senior planner with Fotenn Planning, said the rezoning application was needed to “establish performance standards for the site that aligns with the unique nature of the site.”
“The intent of the application is to redevelop this brownfield site to a vibrant community which reopens the Waterfront Trail extensions and a new public park,” Weekes informed the committee.
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Any proposed development would not occur on wetlands deemed environmentally sensitive, he said.
“The proposed development respects the boundary established by the Quinte Conservation Authority,” Weekes said.
Lori Borthwick was the only public speaker in the meeting on behalf of Quinte Naturalists.
Borthwick urged the committee to ensure that the natural areas along the lagoon and waterfront were protected to ensure the health of up to 164 species she said live within that part of the property.
Acknowledging there is a buffer zone in place between proposed development of housing and the natural areas, Borthwick posited mitigation measures would help the bird population that populate the wetland corridor along the bay.
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She posited that measures such as bird-safe glass to avoid bird strikes on structures as well as dimmer street lighting would go a long way to keeping birds healthy.
The planning committee took no action on the rezoning application.
However, city staff will report back to the committee after gathering input from the public, commenting agencies for further review by the city’s Engineering and Development Services Department.
January 15, 2024 –
In July 2023 a QFN sub committee met with the Green Task Force of Belleville to present the position of QFN on the importance of coexistence with beavers. The sub committee stressed the fact that beavers are critical for the preservation of the wetlands that are so important in sustaining biodiversity, particularly in the face of the current massive global loss of biodiversity and extinction of species. They implored the GTF to ask the Belleville council to follow the recommendations made by QFN in March and to amend their current wildlife/trapping policy.
In December 2023 the Belleville Council accepted the recommendation of the Green Task Force to make only one modification to their approach to beaver conflict management:
That some members of the Department of Transportation attend an on-line course given by the Beaver Corps Training Program from the Beaver Institute.
This was not a recommendation made by QFN because it takes years of training and experience to successful deal with wildlife conflicts in a non lethal manner.
The GTF did not adopt any of the following recommendations made by QFN that:
Belleville council amend their wildlife/trapping policy to provide clear directives and procedures that would allow coexistence with wildlife.
Experienced wildlife management professionals are employed to achieve this goal.
Belleville’s current wildlife policy states that their goal is coexistence with wildlife, but it outlines in great length trapping procedures while including only one sentence about the use of non lethal beaver management methods. There are no clear directives and procedures with safeguards to ensure that these methods are tried before resorting to trapping.
In other words the decision to resort to trapping instead of first trying nonlethal methods is not based on any policy procedure but is made as a subjective evaluation by the Transportation Department.
In conclusion, the situation for Belleville beavers, except for a plan to attend on-line training, has not changed as is indicated by the title of the article in The Intelligencer, “Beaver trapping will continue to prevent flooding”. Thirty seven beavers have been killed in the last few years, 9 of which were killed in 2023.
2023
July 28, 2023 – Quinte Field Naturalists presented a deputation to the Green Task Force of
Belleville. The objective was to clarify the position of QFN regarding the importance of
coexistence with wildlife, especially beavers as they are critical for the creation and
maintenance of wetlands. Information was provided on the wildlife policies of other Canadian
cities that have beaver management plans focusing on non lethal mitigation measures
implemented by wildlife management professionals.
This science based approach allows beavers to remain in place while minimizing any negative
consequences of their activities. It is cost effective and sustainable, unlike trapping and killing
wildlife. QFN urged the GTF to recommend to the Council of Belleville that they amend their
current Wildlife Conflict Policy as it focuses almost entirely on trapping and killing
beavers. Twenty eight beavers have been killed in the last two years.
Also present at the meeting were representatives from three other local organizations – Jess
Pelow from Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre, Jonnathon Marconi, president of the Highland Waters
Metis Council, and Marilyn Lawrie, executive director of The Humane Society of Hastings Prince
Edward. They read statements from their organizations supporting the recommendations of
QFN to the City of Belleville.
February 22, 2023 – Disappointment re Reversal to Purchase Bakelite Property – The QFN expressed its deep disappointment and concern to the City of Belleville’s mayor and councillors regarding the reversal of council’s decision to purchase 8.4 acres of Bakelite property. Without this purchase, an environmentally sensitive area will remain in the ownership of developers.
2022
November 21, 2022 – Opposition to Provincial Government’s ‘Bill 23’ – The QFN was instrumental in cooperatively organizing two events locally in opposition to the Government’s ‘Bill 23’, which will result in the overwhelming majority of local wetlands loosing their protected status. A rally was held in Rossmore and a ‘requiem’ at the market square in Belleville to voice opposition to this bill.
October 24, 2022 – Historical Plaque – The QFN worked co-operatively with the Hastings CountyHistorical Society to see the installation of a bronze plaque commemorating the local connection to JohnMacoun, Canada’s first Dominion botanist. The plaque has been installed at Albert College, DundasStreet West, where Macoun was once a teaching master.
October 7, 2022 – Regional Junior Field Naturalists Club – The QFN is promoting a regional initiative toconsider establishing a junior field naturalists club in the surrounding region.
October 4, 2022 – Cassidy Block Cleanup – The QFN, working cooperatively with Quinte Conservation,successfully cleaned up several piles of refuse from the woods of the Cassidy Block (a large QC propertyto the east of Vanderwater Conservation Area.)
September 30, 2022 – Tree Planting – The QFN worked co-operatively with the Belleville HomeHardware store and the City of Belleville to secure $3,000 in funding with which to plant five large RedMaple trees at the Clarence Bird Park in the Fall.
September, 2022 – Turtle Nest Protectors – A group of club volunteers constructed 55 turtle nestprotectors for distribution to individuals to protect turtle nests on their property. All 8 Ontario turtlespecies are listed as Species at Risk due to declining numbers.
July 26, 2022 – National Marine Conservation Area for eastern Lake Ontario – The QFN has lent itssupport to the call by Nature Canada for the establishment of a National Marine Conservation Area ineastern Lake Ontario, which would include the waters around Prince Edward County’s southern shore.
July 25, 2022 – Bakelite Property – The QFN was supportive of the City of Belleville’s initiative topurchase the former Bakelite property along the Bay of Quinte shoreline. The naturalized property is tobe preserved as a nature reserve.
June 15, 2022 – Bell Creek Watershed – The QFN has been supportive of the initiative to procureprotection of the green corridor of the Bell Creek Watershed that lies between the CN and CP rail lines,in the city’s east end.
May 10, 2022 – Pollinator Gardens – A group of club volunteers planted a demonstration pollinatorgarden at the Tweed Post Office in the Spring. In addition, QFN has also established a partnership withthe Heart of Hastings Hospice to help them establish a pollinator garden on their property. This is allin an effort to educate the public about declining pollinating insect populations and encourage theplanting of flowers that provide food and habitat for these species.
May 2, 2022 – Cigarette Butt Blitz – Several members of the QFN were active in collecting discardedcigarette butts in cooperation with the environmental organization ‘A Greener Future’. A local teamplaced third in Ontario for the number of butts collected.
January 28, 2022 – Nellie Lunn Park (Wollaston Township) – The QFN has actively supported thoseresidents of Wollaston Township who wish to see the natural area, Nellie Lunn Park, retained andpreserved for future generations of the township.
January 15, 2022 – Climate Protection Program Participation – The Quinte Field Naturalists actively advocated for all of the municipalities in this region to be participants in the ‘The Partners for Climate Proteciton’ Program, developed by the ‘Local Governments for Sustainability’ organization. The City of Belleville for one voted to participate in the program, with other municipalities agreeing to consider this option.
2021
February 22, 2021 – Belleville Wetlands
2020
December 18, 2020 – Ontario Species at Risk Conservation Fund
June 16, 2020 – Support for South Shore Joint Initiative Proposal
April 27, 2020 – Ontario Conservation Authorities
February 5, 2020 – Canada Land & Water Protection
2019
May 26, 2019 – Endangered Species Act
March 1, 2019 – Endangered Species Act
January 14, 2019 – Ontario Bill 66
2018
January 19, 2018 – Ontario & Canada Land & Water Protection
2017
October 1, 2017 – NHS in GGH
March 22, 2017 – Health Canada re Imidacloprid
March 16, 2017 – Prince Edward Point Management Plan
March 13, 2017 – Ontario MNRF Climate Adaptation Strategy
January 19, 2017 – Ontario Carbon Storage
2016
December 29, 2016 – Ontario Cap & Trade
November 12, 2016 – Ontario Wetland Conservation Strategy