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DURHAM
REGION
The Regional
Municipality of Durham
Planning and
Economic
Development
Department
Planning Division
605 ROSSLAND RD. E
LEVEL 4
PO BOX 623
WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3
CANADA
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
Sent via email
June 7, 2022
Maya Harris
Manager, Community Planning & Development
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 13' Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J6
Dear Ms. Harris:
RE: Envision Durham — Implementation of the Provincial
Agricultural System (Report #2022-P-16), Our File: D12-01
As part of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of
the Regional Official Plan, please note that mapping identifying a
draft Regional Agricultural System was released today for public and
agency comment.
Fax: 905-666-6208
As detailed in Report #2022-P-16, the draft mapping is intended to
Email:
implement the Provincial Agricultural System and is a key component
planning@durham.ca
of Envision Durham. Once implemented in the new Regional Official
durham.ca
Plan will conform to planning policy set out by provincial legislation.
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP,
To facilitate feedback on the draft Agricultural System, an interactive
RPP
map viewer was developed to help facilitate input. Input on the draft
Commissioner of
Agricultural System is requested by September 9, 2022.
Planning and Economic
Development
A copy of this report and an invitation to provide input through the
online map viewer is being forwarded to all Envision Durham
Interested Parties, Durham's area municipalities, conservation
authorities, Indigenous communities, the Building Industry and Land
Development (BILD) — Durham Chapter, the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, as well as the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs. Circulation is also being provided to Regional
Advisory Committees that may have interest in where and how the
Region intends to protect and enhance the Regional Agricultural
System.
To ensure you receive the most up to date project information, please
subscribe directly through the Envision Durham project web page at
www.durham.ca/Envision Durham and click on the blue "Receive
email updates" at the bottom of the page.
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372-
1102 ext. 2551.
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Please call if you would like any additional information.
Yours truly,
The Regional
Municipality of Durham
Planning and Gary Muller, MCIP, RPP
Economic Director of Planning
Development
Department
Planning Division
605 ROSSLAND RD. E. c:
Circulation list
LEVEL 4
B. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic
PO BOX 623
Development, Region of Durham
WHITBY, ON L1 N 6A3
J. Kelly, Region of Durham — for distribution to all other
CANADA
Interested Parties
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
Fax: 905-666-6208
Email:
planning@durham.ca
durham.ca
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP,
RPP
Commissioner of
Planning and Economic
Development
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372-
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Report
To: Planning and Economic Development Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2022-P-16
Date: June 7, 2022
Subject:
Envision Durham — Implementation of the Provincial Agricultural System, File D12-01
Recommendation:
Receive for information
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise Committee that draft proposed changes to
implement the Provincial Agricultural System mapping in the Regional Official Plan
(ROP) are being released for public and agency comment. This map is a key
component of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of the
ROP.
1.2 The inclusion of the Provincial Agricultural System is required for the new ROP to be
consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), and to conform with
provincial plans (the Growth Plan, the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan). It should be noted that the Agriculture System will apply outside
of any future urban boundaries and that the final proposed changes will reflect the
urban area boundary that will come forward in Phase 2 of the Growth Management
Study.
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1.3 Following Regional Planning and Economic Development Committee on June 7,
2022, the draft mapping for the Provincial Agricultural System will be posted to the
Envision Durham project webpage in the format of an interactive map viewer and
are also provided as Attachment #1 to this report. Those wishing to provide input
may do so by commenting directly into the online map viewer, emailing
Envision Durham(a)-durham.ca or mailing the Planning and Economic Development
Department. Comments are requested by September 9, 2022.
2. Background
2.1 Durham is implementing the provincial agricultural system through Envision
Durham, the Region's Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of the Regional
Official Plan (ROP).
2.2 The ROP currently designates Prime Agricultural Areas, reflecting rural areas in the
Region where agricultural lands and agricultural uses predominate.
2.3 The ROP also includes policies that permit a full range of agricultural, agricultural -
related and secondary uses within both the Prime Agricultural Area and Major Open
Space Area designations, consistent with the PPS, Greenbelt Plan and Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan.
3. Existing Provincial Policy Requirements
3.1 Provincial planning policy, plans and legislation requires the implementation of an
agricultural system approach that achieves a continuous and connected agricultural
system across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
3.2 The PPS requires that prime agricultural areas be protected for long-term use for
agriculture. In addition, the PPS requires planning authorities designate prime
agricultural areas in accordance with provincial guidelines and municipalities are
encouraged to use an agricultural system approach to maintain and enhance the
geographic continuity of the agricultural land base and the functional and economic
connections of the agri-food network.
3.3 The PPS encourages planning authorities to use an agricultural system approach to
maintain and enhance geographic continuity of the agricultural land base and the
functional and economic connections to the agri-food network. The Greenbelt Plan,
Growth Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan all go further by requiring
municipal official plan conformity with the Provincial Agricultural System, released
by the Province in 2018.
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3.4 To develop the Provincial Agricultural System, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) undertook a Land Evaluation Area Review
(LEAR) and identified the following:
x areas already designated as Prime Agricultural Areas in approved official
plans;
x additional areas identified as meeting the definition of Prime Agricultural
Areas, subject to municipal review; and
x candidate areas that could be Prime Agricultural Areas, also subject to
municipal review.
3.5 The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 provides for the
identification and protection of an Agricultural System including a continuous and
productive land base, and that Prime Agricultural Areas be designated and
protected for long term use for agriculture.
3.6 OMAFRA identified a Provincial Agricultural System across the Greater Golden
Horseshoe and released mapping in 2018 that includes the following components:
x an agricultural land base, consisting of prime agricultural areas, including
speciality crop areas and rural lands that together create a continuous,
productive land base for agriculture; and
x an agri-food network that includes infrastructure, services and assets,
important to the viability of the agri-food network.
3.7 As a supplementary direction, the Growth Plan commits the province to identifying,
establishing or updating the Agricultural system. Accordingly, in March 2020 the
province released its "Implementation Procedures for the Agricultural System in
Ontario's Greater Golden Horseshoe", which are intended to help municipalities,
farmers and others interpret the agricultural system references in provincial plans for
the GGH.
3.8 Upper -tier municipalities may refine provincial mapping of the agricultural land base
at the time of initial implementation in their official plans, based on the
Implementation Procedures issued by the province. After provincial mapping of the
agricultural land base has been implemented in official plans, further refinements
may only occur through a municipal comprehensive review.
3.9 The Growth Plan also directs municipalities to ensure that the geographic continuity
of the agricultural land base and the functional and economic connections to the
agri-food network will be maintained and enhanced.
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3.10 The Greenbelt Plan directs municipalities to update mapping within the Protected
Countryside and upper -tier municipalities to refine and augment official plan
mapping to bring prime agricultural areas, including specialty crop areas, and rural
lands into conformity with provincial mapping and implementation procedures.
4. Implementing the Provincial Agricultural System
Provincial Agricultural System Land Base Mapping
4.1 Durham's Rural System in the ROP includes all lands outside of the region's
designated Urban Areas. The Rural Area is primarily made up of Prime Agricultural
Areas and Major Open Space Areas designations. Prime Agricultural Areas are
intended to be used for agriculture and farm -related uses while Major Open Space
Areas are intended for environmental conservation and a full range of agricultural
uses and subject to specific criteria, major recreational and non-agricultural uses.
4.2 There are differences between the Provincial Agricultural System and the Prime
Agricultural Areas designation in the current ROP. Areas currently designated as
Major Open Space Areas in the ROP have been identified by the Province as Prime
Agricultural Areas, or as Candidate Areas that could either become Prime
Agricultural Areas or remain as Major Open Space Areas, depending on the
outcome of municipal review.
4.3 According to the Implementation Procedures for the Agricultural System in Ontario's
Greater Golden Horseshoe, municipalities must assess whether to include
Candidate Areas as Prime Agricultural Areas.
4.4 In February 2021, the Region retained Planscape Inc. to assist in the review,
assessment and approaches to implementing the Provincial Agricultural System into
the ROP and to provide input into how the agri-food network should be addressed.
4.5 Regional staff and the consultant team connected with the Envision Durham Area
Municipal and Conservation Authority Working Groups, Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and Durham
Federation of Agriculture regarding the Region's initial approach to refine the
Provincial Agricultural System.
4.6 The review was a combination of a desktop exercise and on -the -ground assessment
of the region's Rural Area. This work included:
x validating Provincial determinations of additional Prime Agricultural Areas;
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x categorizing candidate areas as either those that should become Prime
Agricultural Areas or remain Major Open Space Areas in the ROP;
x excluding sites that have the majority of the area occupied by significant
woodlands;
x prioritizing the existing Major Open Space system by maintaining integrity
and connectivity of Major Open Space Areas;
x excluding national park sites, the Pickering airport lands, and special policy
areas because they are federally regulated or intended for a non-agricultural
use; and
x excluding sites identified by the area municipalities, where information was
provided to justify exclusion from the Prime Agriculture System.
4.7 Portions of the Major Open Space area between Ajax and Whitby has been
proposed for redesignation to Prime Agricultural Areas as these larger parcels are
contained within the Greenbelt Plan Area.
4.8 Proposed refinements to the Provincial Agricultural System would increase the area
of land within the Prime Agricultural Areas designation by 278 hectares,
representing an increase of 2.7 per cent.
4.9 The Oak Ridges Moraine Prime Agriculture "overlay" would be increased by 7,753
hectares (an increase of 89.7 per cent). Taken together, the total area of Prime
Agricultural System (designation and overlay) would be 121,582 hectares.
4.10 Within the Oak Ridges Moraine Countryside designation, identification of lands as
Prime Agriculture, results in some ability for establishing new non-agricultural uses,
but would not allow small-scale commercial, industrial, institutional and major
recreational uses in keeping with the ORMCP. The identification of the Prime
Agriculture overlay on lands designated Natural Core Areas and Natural Linkage
Areas on the Moraine allows for some additional flexibility for agricultural sector
uses, including agriculture -related uses and on-farm diversified uses.
4.11 Attachments 2 through 6 identify proposed changes to the ROP for inclusion into the
Prime Agricultural Areas designation, while Attachments 6 and 7 illustrate the
assessment units that are proposed to be included in the Prime Agricultural overlay
in the Oak Ridges Moraine.
4.12 Agri -food network policies will be released at a later date for consultation through
the draft new ROP. Agri -food assets are not proposed to be mapped in the ROP.
The agri-food network asset mapping that is maintained by the Economic
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Development Division is also available through the provincial ConnectON system.
This mapping is updated regularly and is more nimble than through a schedule in
the official plan.
5. Major Open Space Areas Designation
5.1 The Region's existing Major Open Space Areas designation constitutes an
important element of the Regional Structure, serving a dual function. Not only does
it comprise significant natural heritage and hydrologic features, where the intent is
conservation and environmental protection, but also includes rural -type lands where
a full range of agricultural uses, non-agricultural and major recreational uses may be
permitted, subject to site specific evaluation and criteria.
5.2 The Major Open Space designation provides flexibility for some non -farming uses
compared to the Prime Agriculture designation. It allows for a greater variety of rural
economic uses, including agri-business, commercial kennels and landscaping
industrial uses, as well as major recreational uses. When lands are designated
Prime Agriculture, the rural economic development potential is limited to agricultural
practices.
5.3 Critical feedback heard in response to the Environment and Greenlands and
Agricultural and Rural Discussion Papers was the importance of ensuring sufficient
Major Open Space Areas are retained for parks, major recreational and non-
agricultural uses, such as cemeteries.
5.4 Regional staff's approach to implementing the Provincial Agricultural System, was to
only make a change from Major Open Space Area to the Prime Agriculture
designation if no natural heritage features were present, and if the lands were under
active cultivation.
6. Public Consultation Process
6.1 This report, the draft Regional Agricultural System mapping, including instructions
on how to use the map viewer, as well as a series of Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) regarding Natural Heritage Systems, will be posted to the project webpage at
www.durham.ca/Envision Durham for public and agency review.
6.2 Interested parties are encouraged to provide input directly within the online map
viewer. Comments may also be submitted to Envision Durham(o)-durham.ca or by
mail and are requested by September 9, 2022. Information on the release of the
draft Regional Agricultural System will be announced by way of:
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a. News release and public service announcement;
b. Social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln;
C. Email notifications and report circulation, as detailed below.
6.3 A copy of this report and an invitation to provide input through the online map viewer
will be forwarded to all Envision Durham Interested Parties, Durham's area
municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, BILD — Durham
Chapter, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Circulation will also be provided to Regional
Advisory Committees (Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee and Durham Region Roundtable on Climate
Change) that may have interest in where and how the Region intends to protect and
enhance the Regional Agricultural System.
7. Relationship to Strategic Plan
7.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the
Durham Region Strategic Plan:
x Priority 1.3 under the goal of environmental sustainability, protect
preserve and restore the natural environment, including greenspaces,
waterways, parks, trails and farmlands; and
x Priority 3.5 under the goal of economic prosperity, provide a supportive
environment for agriculture and agri-food industries.
8. Previous Reports and Decisions
8.1 The following Regional staff reports related to the Provincial Agricultural System
have been provided to Council since the launch of Envision Durham:
x Report #2018 -INFO -57 - Provincial Decisions on the Regional Natural
Heritage System and Agricultural System for the Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe
x Report #2019-P-12 Envision Durham —Agricultural and Rural System
Discussion Paper.
x Report #2021-P-7 Envision Durham — Proposed Policy Directions
9. Conclusion
9.1 Implementation of the Provincial Agricultural System is required to achieve
conformity with provincial planning legislation.
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9.2 The approach that is being proposed for the Region's new official plan is to
implement provincial planning legislation on appropriate sites based on detailed
research and criteria.
9.3 Input on the draft Regional Agricultural System is requested by September 9, 2022.
Feedback received will be reviewed and will inform the preparation of the draft ROP.
10. Attachments
Attachment #1: Glossary
Attachment #2-6: Draft ROP Agricultural System Mapping
Attachment #7-8: Draft ROP Agricultural System Mapping on the Oak Ridges
Moraine
Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by Gary Muller for
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development
Recommended for Presentation to Committee
Original signed by
Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair
Chief Administrative Officer
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Attachment #1 — Glossary
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Agricultural System: is the system mapped and issued by the province in accordance,
comprised of a group of inter -connected elements that collectively create a viable, thriving
agricultural sector. It has two components:
• An agricultural land base comprised of prime agricultural areas, including
specialty crop areas, and rural lands that together create a continuous
productive land base for agriculture;
• An agri-food network which includes infrastructure, services, and assets
important to the viability of the agri-food sector.
Agri -Food System: is defined within provincial plans as "within the Agricultural System, a
network that includes elements important to the viability of the agri-food sector such as
regional infrastructure and transportation networks; on-farm buildings and infrastructure;
agricultural services, farm markets, distributors, and primary processing; and vibrant,
agriculture -supportive communities
Candidate Areas: areas that are equal to or larger than 250 hectares which received
medium LEAR scores and are in agricultural production
Land Evaluation Area Review (LEAR): is a commonly used tool in Ontario, developed
by OMAFRA to quantitatively evaluate the relative importance of lands for agriculture
based on the land's inherent characteristics and other factors affecting agricultural
potential
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The Region of Durharn does not make any
representations concerning the accuracy, likely results,
or reliability of the use of the materials_
The Region hereby disclaims al I representations and
warranties.
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Durham, Planning and Economic development
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Information Report
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2022 -INFO -53
Date: June 10, 2022
Subject:
Monitoring of Growth Trends, File: D01-02-01
Recommendation:
Receive for information
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 This report is the first of two biannual reports monitoring Growth Trends in Durham.
It presents historical population and household data for the Region and local
municipalities for the 2017 to 2021 period.
1.2 The data is provided for the end of May (to correspond with the timing of a Census)
and for December (calendar year-end). Information presented in this report is
intended for use in various planning studies and programs as well as other Regional
and agency initiatives.
2. Previous Reports and Decisions
2.1 Monitoring of Growth Trends (2021 -INFO -51)
2.2 Monitoring of Growth Trends (2021 -INFO -132)
2.3 Census of Population — Population and Dwelling Counts Release (2022 -INFO -31
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3. Historical population and household estimates (2017-2021)
3.1 The population and household estimates presented in Attachment 1, are based on:
x Statistics Canada Census information for 2016 and 2021 including an estimate
for net undercoverage'; and
x Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) monthly housing
completion data for non -Census years.
3.2 The semi-annual population estimates presented in Attachment 1, indicate that the
Region's annual population growth increased by 11,050 persons in 2021, which is
lower than the five-year average (11,255). The growth rate last year was 1.54%.
Comparatively, the average annual population growth for the five-year period from
2017 to 2021 was 1.62%.
3.3 The semi-annual household estimates presented in Attachment 1, indicate that the
Region's annual household growth increased by 3,150 households from 2020 to
2021, representing a growth rate of 1.30%. Comparatively, the annual household
growth for the five-year period from 2017 to 2021 was 1.38%.
3.4 Although population growth last year was lower than the 5 year rate, this was mostly
because growth was very high in 2020. In that year, the population increased by
12,295 which skewed the 5 year average significantly. Population growth in 2021
was higher than the average between 2017 to 2019. Similarly, household growth in
2020 (+3,874) was much higher than other years which brought up the 5 year
average.
3.5 The population estimates have been updated with information from the recently
published 2021 Census of Population. Accordingly, estimates for May 2021 along
with previous years were revised to match this baseline. The Census data revealed
that the population in Durham had grown more than previously estimated (+9,450 or
+1.32%), while households were slightly lower (-1,335 or -0.55%).
4. Relationship to Strategic Plan
4.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following strategic goals and priorities in the
Durham Region Strategic Plan:
1. Net undercoverage refers to the net population counts that are missed during the Census enumeration
due to persons with no usual residence, incorrect questionnaires, missed dwellings, away from home, etc.
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a. Priority 5.1 (Service Excellence) — Optimize resources and partnerships to
deliver exceptional quality services and value; and
b. Priority 5.3 (Service Excellence) — Demonstrate commitment to continuous
quality improvement and communicating results.
5. Conclusion
5.1 Committee will continue to be kept apprised of emerging population and household
data and trends through regular updates of this information.
5.2 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the Area Municipalities, the Durham
Regional Police Services, the Local Health Integration Network and the School
Boards in Durham.
6. Attachments
Attachment #1: Semi-annual Population Estimates, 2017-2021 and Semi-annual
Household Estimates, 2017-2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development
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Attachment 1
Table 1
Semi-annual Population Estimates, 2017-2021 (May and December)
Year
Ajax
Brock
Clarington
Oshawa
Pickering
Scugog
Uxbridge
Whitby
Durham
2017
125,315
12,155
97,555
168,615
96,065
22,440
22,320
134,855
679,315
(May)
2017
126,155
12,260
98,815
171,220
96,715
22,440
22,295
135,780
685,675
(Dec)
2018
127,515
12,290
99,565
172,520
97,165
22,440
22,410
136,230
690,135
(May)
2018
128,290
12,415
100,750
175,830
98,135
22,425
22,395
137,005
697,245
(Dec)
2019
128,630
12,480
101,380
177,290
98,750
22,445
22,375
137,420
700,770
(May)
2019
129,320
12,560
102,780
179,475
99,630
22,455
22,360
138,700
707,280
(Dec)
2020
130,720
12,705
103,655
180,155
100,105
22,465
22,345
140,595
712,745
(May)
2020
131,230
13,000
104,530
181,275
102,260
22,480
22,360
142,485
719,615
(Dec)
2021
131,415
13,040
105,230
181,960
102,905
22,520
22,365
143,695
723,130
(May)
2021
131,915
13,105
106,815
183,915
103,740
22,510
22,345
146,335
730,665
(Dec)
Note: All figures rounded
Source: Statistics Canada Census and QMHCEMonthly housing completions data.
Attachment 1
Table 2
Semi-annual Household Estimates, 2017-2021 (May and December)
Year
Ajax
Brock
Clarington
Oshawa
Pickering
Scugog
Uxbridge
Whitby
Durham
2017
37,830
4,545
33,495
63,350
31,185
8,225
7,820
43,960
230,415
(May)
2017
38,060
4,575
33,905
64,085
31,400
8,230
7,840
44,210
232,300
(Dec)
2018
38,450
4,575
34,145
64,400
31,545
8,235
7,895
44,315
233,565
(May)
2018
38,660
4,610
34,525
65,390
31,865
8,235
7,915
44,515
235,715
(Dec)
2019
38,740
4,625
34,725
65,755
32,065
8,245
7,925
44,610
236,695
(May)
2019
38,920
4,640
35,175
66,320
32,355
8,255
7,945
44,975
238,590
(Dec)
2020
39,325
4,685
35,460
66,390
32,510
8,260
7,960
45,550
240,145
(May)
2020
39,450
4,785
35,730
66,560
33,215
8,275
7,990
46,110
242,105
(Dec)
2021
39,490
4,790
35,955
66,635
33,425
8,290
8,010
46,460
243,050
(May)
2021
39,610
4,800
36,465
67,105
33,700
8,295
8,025
47,260
245,260
(Dec)
Note: All figures rounded
Source: Statistics Canada Census and QMHCEMonthly housing completions data.
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
May 31, 2022
Delivered by email
justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
karina.gould@parl.gc.ca
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1 A OA2
The Honourable Karina Gould, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1 A OA6
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Gould:
Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of May 24, 2022
Motion 10.1 - Councillor Humfryes; Re: Private Member's Bill C-233 "Keira's Law"
Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its meeting held on
May 24, 2022, and in this regard, Council adopted the following resolution:
Whereas violence against women is a Canadian public health crisis that demands
urgent action; and
Whereas one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime. One
woman or girl is killed every other day, on average, somewhere in our country;
and
Whereas the most dangerous time for a victim of abuse is when she separates
from her partner. According to research from the U.S. Centre for Disease Control
and Prevention, when there is a history of coercive control, violence and a recent
separation, a woman's risk of domestic homicide goes up 900 times; and
Whereas the current Canadian court system is not equipped to protect women.
According to the National Judicial Institute, there is no mandatory education for
Judges on domestic violence. Judges need education on what constitutes
domestic violence or coercive control. A formal education program would ensure
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Legislative Services
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Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
May 31, 2022
Delivered by email
justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
karina.gould@parl.gc.ca
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON K1 A OA2
The Honourable Karina Gould, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1 A OA6
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Gould:
Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of May 24, 2022
Motion 10.1 - Councillor Humfryes; Re: Private Member's Bill C-233 "Keira's Law"
Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its meeting held on
May 24, 2022, and in this regard, Council adopted the following resolution:
Whereas violence against women is a Canadian public health crisis that demands
urgent action; and
Whereas one in four women experience domestic violence in their lifetime. One
woman or girl is killed every other day, on average, somewhere in our country;
and
Whereas the most dangerous time for a victim of abuse is when she separates
from her partner. According to research from the U.S. Centre for Disease Control
and Prevention, when there is a history of coercive control, violence and a recent
separation, a woman's risk of domestic homicide goes up 900 times; and
Whereas the current Canadian court system is not equipped to protect women.
According to the National Judicial Institute, there is no mandatory education for
Judges on domestic violence. Judges need education on what constitutes
domestic violence or coercive control. A formal education program would ensure
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Town of Aurora Council Resolution of May 24, 2022
Private Member's Bill C-233 "Keira's Law"
May 31, 2022 2 of 3
another line of defense for victims, as well as preventing violence and abuse
before it happens; and
Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the domestic violence
crisis. Women's shelters and crisis centres have reported a marked increase in
requests for services this year. The concerns for children are significant.
According to recent research from The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario,
doctors have seen more than double the number of babies with serious injuries
as this time last year. These include head injuries, broken bones or in some
cases death. Institutions across the country are reporting a similar trend; and
Whereas, according to Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child,
children must be protected from "all forms of physical or mental violence, injury
or abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation, including
sexual abuse, while in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person
who has care of the child." Our current family justice system often fails our
children in this regard; and
Whereas, in worst case scenarios, children are killed by a violent parent. As
reported by the Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative, recent
separation and domestic violence are the two biggest risk factors for domestic
violence related child homicides; and
Whereas custody disputes are an additional risk factor. Each year in Canada,
about 30 children are killed by a parent. Mothers are responsible about 40 per
cent of the time, often due to postpartum depression or mental illness. In the 60
per cent of cases where fathers are the murderers, anger, jealousy or post-
separation retaliatory revenge are the usual motivations; and
Whereas Keira's Law is named after four-year-old Keira Kagan, who was killed
while in the custody of her father, in 2020; and
Whereas many cases of domestic violence are inappropriately labelled as "high
conflict" in the family court system. According to research by Rachel Birnbaum, a
Social Work Professor at the University of Western Ontario who specializes in
child custody, approximately one third of cases called "high conflict" by the court
had substantiated evidence of valid concerns about domestic violence. These
cases must be recognized and treated differently by judges; and
Whereas voting in favour of "Keira's Law", contained in Private Member's Bill C-
233, will not only protect victims of violence and children, it will save lives by
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Town of Aurora Council Resolution of May 24, 2022
Private Member's Bill C-233 "Keira's Law"
May 31, 2022
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amending the Judges Act to establish seminars for judges on intimate partner
violence and coercive control;
1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That Aurora Town Council calls upon
the House of Commons to support Member of Parliament Anju Dhillon's
Private Member's Bill C-233, that will raise the level of education on
domestic violence and coercive control for federally appointed Judges; and
2. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be sent to: The Right
Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; The Honourable
Karina Gould, MP, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development;
The Honourable Candice Bergen, Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of
Canada; Yves -Francois Blanchet, MP, Leader of the Bloc Quebecois;
Jagmeet Singh, MP, Leader of the New Democratic Party; MP Tony Van
Bynen; and MP Leah Taylor Roy; and
3. Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be circulated to all
Ontario municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).
The above is for your consideration and any attention deemed necessary.
Yours sincerely,
Michael de Rond
Town Clerk
The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
MdR/Ib
Copy: Hon. Candice Bergen, M.P., Interim Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
Yves-Franpois Blanchet, M.P., Leader of the Bloc Quebecois
Jagmeet Singh, M.P., Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada
Tony Van Bynen, M.P. Newmarket—Aurora
Leah Taylor Roy, M.P. Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
All Ontario municipalities
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Historic Downtown Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA)
Board of Management Meeting Minutes
Tuesday February 8, 2022; 6:30pm
Virtual Meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic
In Attendance: Edgar Lucas, Chair
Laura Holmes, Secretary
Gerri Lucas, Treasurer
Cathy Holmes
Ron Hooper
Bonnie Wrightman, CBOT representative
Jessica Ward, Clarington Tourism
Regrets: Justin Barry
Erin Kemp
Delegations Present: none
1. Presentation by Delegations
The Chair recognized that no delegations were present.
2. Updates from Community Partners
(a) Clarington Tourism
Website, events calendar, and newsletter (300 subscribers) to share things happening in Clarington. Results
of holiday campaign
Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre (BIA)
CARRIED
4. Business Arisine from Previous Minutes
none
5. Correspondence
Correspondence was received from
Legislative Services regarding Notice of Bylaw Adoption 2022-006
Moved by L. Holmes, seconded by G. Lucas
THAT the correspondence be received for information.
CARRIED
February 2022
Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre (BIA)
A reminder message will be sent to businesses about BIA vouchers.
(f) Website & Social Media
February 2022
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 19, 2022 (via Zoom)
GRCA 02/22
1. Welcome, Land Acknowledgement and Call to Order
The Chair called the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) Board of
Directors meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Lovshin, Chair - Township of Hamilton
Jeff Lees, Vice - Chair - Municipality of Port Hope
Nicole Beatty - Town of Cobourg
Greg Booth - Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
Bruce Buttar - Agricultural Sector
Brian Darling - Town of Cobourg
Vicki Mink - Municipality of Port Hope
Joe Neal - Municipality of Clarington
Tracy Richardson - City of Kawartha Lakes
Margaret Zwart - Municipality of Clarington
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Ken Thajer, Planning and Regulations Coordinator
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS:
ALSO ABSENT: Tim Belch - Township of Cavan Monaghan
Land Acknowledgement
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority respectfully acknowledges that the land
on which we gather is situated within the traditional and treaty territory of the
Mississauga's and Chippewa's of the Anishinabek, known today as the Williams
Treaties First Nations. Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their
longstanding contribution to the area. We are thankful for the opportunity to live, learn
and share with mutual respect and appreciation.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None.
3. Minutes of Last Meeti
GRCA 12/22
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Nicole Beatty
Tracy Richardson
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THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority approve the minutes of the March
17, 2022 meeting.
CARRIED.
4. Adoption of the Agenda
G RCA 13/22
MOVED BY: Jeff Lees
SECONDED BY: Brian Darling
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority adopt the agenda.
CARRIED.
5. Delegations
None.
6. Presentations
None.
7. Business Arising from Minutes
None.
8. Correspondence
None.
9. Applications under Ontario Regulation 168/06:
Permits approved by Executive:
G RCA 14/22
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Greg Booth
Tracy Richardson
THAT the Board of Directors receive the permits for information.
CARRIED.
Permit Application requiring Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors
discussion:
None
10. Committee Reports:
a) Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee Minutes
G RCA 15/22
MOVED BY: Brian Darling
SECONDED BY: Greg Booth
THAT the Board of Directors approve the fee schedule.
CARRIED.
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Tracy Richardson, Board representative on the Recreational Users Committee, stated
that at the April 7, 2022 meeting staff reported that the compliance rate has increased
from 20% to 80%. The Board of Directors commended staff on the significant
improvement in compliance.
GRCA 16/22
MOVED BY: Tracy Richardson
SECONDED BY: Jeff Lees
THAT the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee minutes of the April 7, 2022
meeting be received for information.
CARRIED.
11. New Business:
a) Review of Per Diem, Honorarium and Mileage
GRCA 17/22
MOVED BY: Vicki Mink
SECONDED BY: Jeff Lees
THAT the Board of Directors approve the recommendations in the Per Diem, Honorarium
and Mileage staff report and,
FURTHER THAT the rates be reviewed each year in preparation of the budget.
CARRIED.
b) GRCA Planning Review and Permit Fees Update
GRCA 18/22
MOVED BY: Jeff Lees
SECONDED BY: Vicki Mink
THAT the Board of Directors approved the updated fee schedule for review of Municipally
circulated Planning Act Applications and review of applications made Ontario Regulation
168/06 in accordance with the attached schedule.
CARRIED.
12. Other Business
a) 2022 Budget
GRCA 19/22
MOVED BY: Brian Darling
SECONDED BY: Nicole Beatty
THAT the Board of Directors approve the 2022 Budget.
CARRIED.
13. In Camera:
None.
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14. Adl'ourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
G RCA 20/22
MOVED BY: Jeff Lees
SECONDED BY: Nicole Beatty
THAT the Board of Directors adjourn the meeting.
CARRIED.
CHAIR
CAO/SECRETARY-TREASURER
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Newcastle BIA MINUTES June 9th, 2022
www.villa,eofnewcastle. ca
Attendance: Angela Booth, Janeen Calder, Lina Schmahl, Theresa Vanhaverbeke,
Tracey Yates, Councilor Marg Zwart, Marni Lewis
Regrets: Greg Lewis, Valentine Lovekin, Granville Anderson
1. Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m.
2. Approval of May Minutes
Motion by: Tracey Yates Seconded by: Janeen Calder Carried
3. Business Arising from Minutes:
Amend our donation to Concerts in the Park to $250.00, rather than $200.
Motion by: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded by: Tracy Yates Carried
4. President's Report: n/a
5. Treasurer's Report:
The current bank balance is approximately $93,524.12.
6. Council Report: Marg Zwart reported that there was a complaint regarding
sight -lines at the King Ave/Baldwin intersection. The Municipality has
suggested removing a parking spot on the south/east corner as a solution.
There are no parking markings on the road in front of Strudellious and the BIA
does not agree with removing a parking spot any further east. The problem can
easily get resolved with the Streetscape plan that is in the 2022 budget and
scheduled to be done this spring/summer.
7. Committee Reports:
Safety Et Decor:
The sidewalks have been spring cleaned, but garbage and debris has
gathered under the benches and planter boxes at King/Beaver. Is this
cleaned by the Municipality? Marg will bring it to the MOC and advise on the
solution.
Troy's watering rates will be going up from $600/month to $800/month. He
has not raised his rates in the last 5 years, so the increase is reasonable.
Motion by: Theresa Vanhaverbeke Seconded by: Janeen Calder Carried
He has also advised that the snow removal rate will be increasing.
The hanging flower baskets are going up soon.
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The Pride flag looks great, thank you MOC.
Advertising: Angela Booth reported as follows:
Facebook: Total reach 5485, down slightly from May
Engagement was up over May
Page likes up
Page follows up
#1 post: Perogies for Uk
#2 post: Rosalina's best pizza post
#3 post: Concerts in the Park
Special Events:
a) Harvest Festival (Oct 1st 2022 9:00-4:00) - The committee has sorted out
the insurance and purchased a policy to cover the BIA event. Vendor
applications are coming in. Everything is coming together. The BIA will set
up a table and have Newcastle merchandise available for sale.
b) Perogies for Ukraine
The event was a huge success. The perogies were sold out in the first hour. $1070
was raised for the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Humanitarian Appeal. Everything
that was leftover will be used for the next event on Saturday, June 18th from
12pm-2pm. The Hall Board will be partnering with the BIA for the event.
8. CBOT. n/a
9. Chamber News: n/a
10. CIP: n/a
11. New Business: n/a
12. Next meeting, Thursday, July 14th, 2022, gam at Community Hall
****PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE AWAY AND NOT ABLE TO
ATTEND THE MEETING, WE MAY CANCEL IT IF WE DON'T HAVE QUORUM. THANK
YOU
13. Motion to adjourn meeting by Theresa Vanhaverbeke. Seconded by Lina
Schmahl.
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