(Condensed from 08 FEB CBC article by Ont. Provincial Affairs reporter, Mike Crawley) Recently, The Housing Affordability Task Force’, released a report a mere two months after their appointment by Premier Ford and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark. Ford intends to bring in legislation, in advance of…
On Wednesday, February 9th, the Town of Innisfil joined forward-looking municipalities across Canada in declaring a climate emergency to recognize our emerging climate crisis and to deepen our commitment to protecting our economy, community and ecosystems. The motion was made by Councillor Alex Waters and carried unanimously. A report by…
Bradford Bypass Opposition continues… In November 2021, the Innisfil Town Council, along with other municipalities in the Lake Simcoe watershed, voted NOT to support the Bradford Bypass. This was reflected in similar dissent from all of the environmental organizations in Ontario (including the Innisfil District Association), demanding a thorough, up-to-date environmental review. Nonetheless, the…
Municipal Comprehensive Review Feedback Moves from Town to County Council At the December 8th town council meeting, delegations of individuals and organizations provided input re the MCR. Councillor Alex Waters brought forward an amendment inspired by the Innisfil District Association and shared in the open forum segment of the meeting by IDA…
President’s Message for 2022 Is it possible that we are simply running out of words to define and describe the state of the world? Like many this past holiday season, I watched a few movies. OK, more than a few! I confess that the one that struck me to my…
LAKE SIMCOE WATERSHED MPPs Hon. Caroline Mulroney – York – Simcoe Minister of Transportation and Minister responsible for francophone affairs caroline.mulroneyco@pc.ola.org Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy – Pickering – Uxbridge Minister of Finance peter.bethlenfalvyco@pc.ola.org Hon. Jill Dunlop – Simcoe North Minister of Colleges and Universities jill.dunlopco@pc.ola.org Doug Downey – Barrie –…
FEDERAL MPs contact list Dec. 11 2022 Simcoe North Conservative Adam Chambers adam.chambers@parl.gc.ca Barrie-Innisfil Conservative John Brassard john.brassard@parl.gc.ca Barrie Springwater Oro-Medonte Conservative Doug Shipley doug.shipley@parl.gc.ca York Simcoe Conservative Scott Davidson scot.davidson@parl.gc.ca [note one T] Newmarket Liberal Tony Van Bynen tony.vanbynen@parl.gc.ca Markham Stouffville Lib (289)…
Hot Topic: Short Term Accommodations Neighbours or Not? Incremental approach needed STAs – What are they and why should you be concerned? In part, the following is our letter to the Town addressing STAs – Short-term Accommodations, in Innisfil.Mayor Dollin stated, “the meteoric rise of STA’s is changing the character of our…
Auditor General’s findings underscore Bradford Bypass concerns Barrie, ON – In her Dec. 1 annual report Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk found that “decisions about important public infrastructure and services, such as highways…appeared to be disconnected from, or inconsistent with, other land-use planning processes and policies.” Bradford Bypass The AG…
President’s Message – Christmas 2021 With 2021 coming to a close, I want to thank you for your continued support of the IDA and to wish you and your families a warm and wonderful holiday. I recently participated in the Town of Innisfil “Covid-19 Response and Recovery” initiative in which…
