Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's disappointed the federal environment minister indicated he'd consider intervening in the province's Greenbelt development plans.
The province announced in November that it is removing about 7,400 acres from 15 different areas in the protected Greenbelt lands, while adding more parcels elsewhere, in order to build 50,000 homes.
Media outlet the Narwhal reported that Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Thursday that Ford's plans fly in the face of the goals of preparing for the impacts of climate change.
The Narwhal reported that Guilbeault raised the possibility of emergency orders under species at risk legislation and the Impact Assessment Act.
Guilbeault would not repeat the comments outside a caucus meeting Friday in Ottawa, but his office provided a statement noting that no specific development projects have been proposed yet, and the minister was referring to some of the legal processes in place to protect nature.
Responding to Guilbeault's comments from Thursday, Ford said the Greenbelt is Ontario's jurisdiction.
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1 Dish 1 Mic - Complete Episode - April 1
This week the Doctrine of Discovery was renounced. What does that mean? One Dish, One Mic has you covered on this topic.
Earlier this week Sol Mamakwa tried to press the Ford government on details over First Nations challenges to northern extraction. Fords silence was met with resistance from First Nations leaders and Sol talks with us about what went down.
"This is history, and the best kind where we see our language surviving and thriving," Mohawk language professor Tahnee Skye.
Tahnee Skye and Sam Hill joined a delegation to sign a groundbreaking partnership between the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre and the First Nations University to strengthen language in community. Tahnee and Sam speak with us on the show. -
NSR - Troy Ryan - CDN National Women's Head Coach w/Rod Mawhood
Troy Ryan - CDN National Women's Head Coach
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NSR - Wayne Parro - Coaches Association of Canada w/ Rod Mawhood
Wayne Parro - Coaches Association of Canada
