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1 A ITEMS RECEIVED AS INFORMATION TOWNSHIP OF ESSA CONSENT AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017 p. 1 p. 16 p. 17 p. 18 p. 21 p. 23 p. 24 p. 26 p. 31 p. 32 p. 33 p Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) dated May 29, 2017, re: NVCA s 2016 Annual Report. 2. s from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): a) June 5, 2017 AMO Communications AMO Policy Update Province Announces Emergency Services Changes Including Dispatch and Fire-Medic Pilots b) June 8, 2017 AMO Communications AMO Needs Your Attention and Assistance 3. Media Release from the County of Simcoe: a) June 5, 2017 County Celebrates World Environment Day on June 5 b) June 6, 2017 Simcoe County Forestry Setting Traps to Monitor Spread of Emerald Ash Borer c) June 6, 2017 Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall Re-Elected to Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors 4. Correspondence from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport dated June 15, 2017, re: Launch of the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCC). 5. Correspondence from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario dated June 2017, re: Call for Nominations Outstanding Ontario Physician in Your Community. 6. Notice from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) of Regional Community Meetings and OEB Public Hearing, re: Hydro One Networks Application for Increase to Electricity Distribution Rates and Other Charges. 7. Correspondence from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration dated May 2017, re: Call for Nominations Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. 8. Notice from the City of Barrie, re: Notice of the Passing of By-law to Amend By-law Correspondence from Simon Ffrench, President - Cookstown Greens Inc., dated June 1, 2017, re: Cookstown Greens, Organic Farming and Minimum Wage. B ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR ACTION None to be presented. C ITEMS RECEIVED AND REFERRED TO SERVICE AREA FOR REVIEW AND REPORT TO COUNCIL None to be presented.

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority May 29, 2017 The Township of Essa Greg Murphy, CAO 5786 County Rd. 21 Utopia, Ontario LOM lto Dear Mr.

This report provides a summary of the accomplishments of the NVCA over the past year as we work with our partners to achieve our mission to lead, promote, support and

The annual report is available on our website at nvca.

2 Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority May 29, 2017 The Township of Essa Greg Murphy, CAO 5786 County Rd. 21 Utopia, Ontario LOM lto Dear Mr. Murphy: I am pleased to share with you the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority's 2016 Annual Report. This report provides a summary of the accomplishments of the NVCA over the past year as we work with our partners to achieve our mission to lead, promote, support and inspire innovative watershed management. A supplement outlining NVCA Services for The Township of Essa is included with the Annual Report. The annual report is available on our website at nvca.on.ca. Should you require additional printed copies for your organization, please contact our administrative office at or admin@nvca.on.ca. Sincerely, ---- Doug Hevenor Chief Administrative Officer Enclosure. Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority h Line, Utopia, ON LOM H O T: F: admin@nvca.on.ca nvca.on.ca A member of Conservation Ontario

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2016 Board of Directors I n 2016, the NVCA board ran a successful pilot proj ect to test operating at a reduced size, with one member per municipality.

The following members remained active on t he board for t he full year: Bob Meadows, Township of Adjala- Tosorontio Gail Little, Township of Amaranth Rose Romita, City of Barrie Gail Ardiel, Vice

Municipality of Grey Highlands Doug Lougheed, Chair, Town of Innisfil Darren Wh ite, Township of Melancthon Fred Nix, Town of Mono Earl Hawkins, Township of Mulmur Donna Jebb, Town of New Tecumseth

4 2016 Board of Directors I n 2016, the NVCA board ran a successful pilot proj ect to test operating at a reduced size, with one member per municipality. Several board members agreed to "step down" during the trial. The following members remained active on t he board for t he full year: Bob Meadows, Township of Adjala- Tosorontio Gail Little, Township of Amaranth Rose Romita, City of Barrie Gail Ardiel, Vice Chair, Town of The Blue Mountains Ron Orr, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Connie Leishman, Township of Clearview Deb Doherty, Town of Collingwood Keith White, Township of Essa Terry Mokriy, Municipality of Grey Highlands Doug Lougheed, Chair, Town of Innisfil Darren Wh ite, Township of Melancthon Fred Nix, Town of Mono Earl Hawkins, Township of Mulmur Donna Jebb, Town of New Tecumseth Phil Hal l, Township of Oro-Medonte Walter Benotto, Town of Shelburne Bill French, Township of Springwater Nina Bifolchi, Past Chair, Town of Wasaga Beach Stepped Down Members Arif Khan and Sergio Morales, Barrie; Chris Vanderkruys, Clearview; Cam Ecclestone, Collingwood; Michael Smith, Essa; Rob Nicol, InnisAI; Ri ck Milne, New Tecumseth; Barbara Coutanche, Oro -Medonte; Perry Ritch ie, Springwater; Brian Sm ith, Wasaga Beach 2

Adding va lue to the wellbeing of our communities Looking through the highlights in this report, you see a common thread- that every day, NVCA adds value to the wellbeing our communities.

We enhance and restore the heal th of the watershed through forestry and stewardship programs.

We educate students on the importance of natural spaces and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for all. Our ability to del iver these services is due in large part to our strong part nerships.

5 Adding va lue to the wellbeing of our communities Looking through the highlights in this report, you see a common thread- that every day, NVCA adds value to the wellbeing our communities. We protect life and property by delivering flood monitoring and wa rnings, and by providing engineeri ng solutions that mitigate damage and loss from natural hazards. We enhance and restore the heal th of the watershed through forestry and stewardship programs. We protect ecologically significant lands, sources of drinking water, and monitor t he health of our watershed and our Great Lakes. We educate students on the importance of natural spaces and provide outdoor recreational opportunities for all. Our ability to del iver these services is due in large part to our strong part nerships. It is thanks to the contributions of our member municipalities, landowners, volunteers, community groups, businesses, academia and funders that we are able to continue our work building a healthy and resil ient watershed. Doug Lougheed 2016 Chair of the Board Working wi th our member municipalit ies and partners, we continue to develop innovative approaches to the challenges we face as our cl imate and our wa tershed changes and grows. In 2017, we will deliver our climate change strategy, outlining how NVCA wi ll address t his global crisis on a loca l level. We wi ll seek new sources of sustainable funding and enhanced efficiencies to ensure we can provide the programs and se rvices our communities expect. And perhaps most importantly, we will con t inue ou r efforts to bring value to our watershed communities so that we may all have a prosperous tomorrow. ij D. Ga.'(!e Wood CAO 3

NVCA's Planning Services protects people and property from risks posed by floodi ng and erosion, and promotes sust ainable development by regulating development in wetlands and near waterways and

The new schedule includes a cap of review fees for subdivision and aggregate applications of $100,000.

updated review fees. The committee received input from key stakeholders that included the agricultural community, development sector, aggregat e producers, and customers at large.

6 NVCA's Planning Services protects people and property from risks posed by floodi ng and erosion, and promotes sust ainable development by regulating development in wetlands and near waterways and providing planning review and advice. Completed a review process that resulted in the NVCA board of directors approving an updated planning fee schedule. The new schedule includes a cap of review fees for subdivision and aggregate applications of $100,000. Prior to the establishment of the new fees, a significa nt review process was carried out by the Planning and Engineering Advisory Committee charged with providing t he board with recommendations for updated review fees. The committee received input from key stakeholders that included the agricultural community, development sector, aggregat e producers, and customers at large. Continued to pursue new and updated planning service agreements with watershed municipalities. New agreements were put in place with the towns of Collingwood, Mono, Shelburne and Wasaga Beach, as well as the townships of Adajala-Tosorontio and Springwater. Processed 1,500 applications and inquiries under various provincial acts: Conservation Authority Act, Planning Act, Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, Aggregate Resource Act, Green Energy Act, Drainage Act, and Environmental Assessment Act. Investigated 40 non-compliance issues under the Conservation Authorities Act. 4

NVCA's Lands, Education an d Stewardship Services works to protect, en hance and restore natural areas to protect watershed health and safeguard sensitive natural areas.

Conservation Lands Program Hosted more t han 28,000 visitors at 12 conservation areas across the watershed.

On September 30, a commemorative plaque was unveiled at the fort during t he annual Festival at Fort Wil low.

7 NVCA's Lands, Education an d Stewardship Services works to protect, en hance and restore natural areas to protect watershed health and safeguard sensitive natural areas. Through outdoor education and public programming, NVCA connects and engages residents with these special places in our watershed. Conservation Lands Program Hosted more t han 28,000 visitors at 12 conservation areas across the watershed. Celebrated the recog nition of Fort Willow and t he Nine Mile Portage as a National Historic Site by the Historic Sites and Monuments Bo ard of Canada, under Parks Canada. On September 30, a commemorative plaque was unveiled at the fort during t he annual Festival at Fort Wil low. Partnered with Friends of Fort Wil low, Friends of Minesing Wetlands, Friends of Utopia Gri stmill and Pa rk, Blue Mountains Watershed Trust, the Bruce Trail Club, Brereton Field Naturalists, and many other groups to maintain and improve recreational opportunities at NVCA conservat ion areas. Developed an Emergency Action Plan for the 1.- Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area. ~ Offered 100 hunt ing passes, and opened two properties for exclusive hu nt ing opport unities. Working with Ducks Unlimited Canada, and wit h fu nding t hrough Environment and Climate Change Canada, created new waterfowl habitat in t he Minesing Wetlands Conservation Area. Working with the Rotary Club of Barrie, developed a Memori al Forest Trai l in honour of veterans of the War in Afgha nistan at t he Tiffin Centre for Conservation. Completed other upgrades to t he Tiffin Centre, including constructing a new bridge, trailhead kiosk and trail signs, and renovating washrooms in the Jose Education Building. Host ed more than 35 groups and outdoor events at the Tiffin Centre (including Scouts, Girl Guides, ca dets and live -action role playing groups). Al so hosted 29 wedding celebrat ions. 5

Community River Restoration Completed five large-scale stream habitat restoration construction projects in Adjala Tosorontio (two), Clearview, Mono and New Tecumseth.

With the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio and Greenlands International, stabilized 215 m of eroding stream banks and planted 1,808 streamsid e trees as part of the Pin e River Fisheries Enh ancement

With South Simcoe Streams Network, Nottawasaga Futures and 171 volunteers, planted 2,056 trees along 0.7 km of stream in Adjala Tosorontio, Essa and New Tecumseth.

8 Community River Restoration Completed five large-scale stream habitat restoration construction projects in Adjala Tosorontio (two), Clearview, Mono and New Tecumseth. Municipalities contributed $67,000 towards these works, with NVCA applying $145,000 in grant funding. With the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio and Greenlands International, stabilized 215 m of eroding stream banks and planted 1,808 streamsid e trees as part of the Pin e River Fisheries Enh ancement Program; funded in part by Environment and Climate Change Ca nada's Lake Simcoe Southeastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund. With South Simcoe Streams Network, Nottawasaga Futures and 171 volunteers, planted 2,056 trees along 0.7 km of stream in Adjala Tosorontio, Essa and New Tecumseth. With the Nottawasaga Watershed Improvement Program (NWIP) and Clearview Township, plugged a large breach along the Mad Ri ver in the Minesing Wetlands, restoring a t hird of the river's natural flow tl:iat had been "escaping" into an artificial drain; funded in part by Environment and Climate Change Canada's Lake Simcoe Southeastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund and the Province of Ontario's Great Lakes Guardian Fund. With South Simcoe Streams Network, Nottawasaga Fut ures and t he Town of New Tecumseth, stabilized eroding ban ks along 310 m of Beeton Creek and created 1,550 m 2 of new floodplain habitat. With t he Headwaters Stream Committee and the Town of Mono, created a new 140 m long brook trout st ream hab itat t hat allows coldwater to by-pass a warm artificial on-stream pond and.., provides for upstrea m migration of spawning brook trout. Healthy Waters Program Leveraged $211,460 of funding to support projects that improve water quality and restore habitat. Funders include Environment and Climate Change Canada, TD Friends of the Environment, Great Lakes Guardian, Trillium, UPS, Nature Conservancy Canada and corporate donations. Worked with farmers and rural landowners to reduce 488 kg/year of phosphorus runoff to streams and lakes. This will help prevent up to 244 tonnes of excessive algae growth! For a healthy watershed, total phosphorus runoff needs t o be cut in half, from 47 to 25 tonnes/yea r. Worked with the Na ture Conservancy Canada, Fri ends of Minesing Wetlands and TD Fri ends of the Environment to help restore swamp forest cover with t he help of hundreds of volunteers. Worked with fa rmers to protect water and wetlands by installing over 390 m of fence t hat restricts livestock from 1. 7 hectares of sensitive wetland. Completed seven projects with fa rmers, including manure storages and cl ean water diversion. Th ese prot ect streams, beaches, lakes and groundwater from bacteria, nutrient ru noff, algae blooms and nitrate contamination. Along with NVCA's forestry program, planted trees along 14.2 km of stream and rivers. Th ese trees help cool the water, stabilize banks and reduce pollution runoff from entering the river. Engaged over 892 volunteers in hands-on habitat restoration projects. Conducted 76 site visits with landowners interested in stewardship projects. Answered 366 information requests. Engaged hundreds of people at dozens of fu n and informative com munity events. 6

Forestry Program Planted 218,280 trees on 32 properties across the watershed.

Received Anancial co ntributions (outside of levy) from provincia l and municipal governments, corporations and private landowners totaling $404,577.

Conducted Arbour Day sa les in t hree municipalit ies, selling 4,000 tree seedlings to support tree-planting programs.

9 Forestry Program Planted 218,280 trees on 32 properties across the watershed. This is the m ost trees planted by NVCA's forestry program in a single year to date and one of the largest plants by a conservation authority. Received Anancial co ntributions (outside of levy) from provincia l and municipal governments, corporations and private landowners totaling $404,577. Managed 1,147 acres of forest; worked with landowners to develop 35 Managed Forest Plans. Conducted Arbour Day sa les in t hree municipalit ies, selling 4,000 tree seedlings to support tree-planting programs. Planted two Living Snow Fences in the Township of Melancthon through a partnership with the Dufferi n County Roads Department. These snow fences tot al 480 m in length and are designed to minimize drifting and white out conditions on Highway 124. Environmental Education & Public Events Provided quality outdoor and environmental ed ucation to 13,957 yout h in all initiat ives combined. This includes welcoming 320 youth over the summer as part of the Camp TifAn day camp program. Offered public programming across all seasons: Christmas Bird Count for Kid s Family Day Nature Fest ival March Break Family Day Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festiva l (wit h Barrie Rotary) Festival at t he Fort (with Friends of Fort Willo"a_Barri e Rotary and Springwater Township) v

resources, groundwater management and drinking water source protection.

Issued eight flood messages and six low water messages; NVCA was in a Level 1 Low Water Condition from July 18 to November 14.

10 ---,: " j,... ~I NVCA's Engi neering and Technical Services cultivate ou r scientific knowledge of the watershed to advance effective decision making related to flood and low water conditions, watershed resources, groundwater management and drinking water source protection. Water Resources & Flood Warnings I nspected and operated flood and erosion control structures, including Utopia, New Lowell and Tottenham dams. Issued eight flood messages and six low water messages; NVCA was in a Level 1 Low Water Condition from July 18 to November 14. Continued work on the Nottawasaga Watershed phosphorus management tool, with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada. Improved the NVCA stream gauge network: installed new Pine River and Wye River gauges; upgraded the I nnisfil Creek at the 5th Sideroad gauge; and added wind monitoring at the Melancthon gauge. Wat~rshed Monitoring Working with Georgian Bay Forever, Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation, the Town of Col lingwood and local condo associations, removed 5,179 kg of invasive Phragmites along the Georgian Bay shoreline. Other work under t he West Collingwood Phragmites Community Action Plan included mapping and tracking the spread of Phragmites. Funding was provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Con tinued work on the Mapping of Dynamic Beach, Flood Hazard Limit, Nearshore Bathymetry and Biodiversi ty for the Wa saga Beach and Collingwood Shoreline Project, with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

$A\ Monitored and reported on the health of the Silver Creek watershed in the Co llingwood and Blue Mountains area in support of the Blue Mounta in Watershed Trust Foundation's "Save t he Silver"$ These projects looked to monitor the health of the Lake Huron shoreline and nearshore wa ters. Funding was provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

These projects looked to monitor the health of the Lake Huron shoreline and nearshore wa ters. Funding was provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Geographic Information Systems (G!S) & Information Technology Reassessed the mapped erosion hazard limit to provide a more accurate assessment for application of the regu lations.

11 A\ Monitored and reported on the health of the Silver Creek watershed in the Co llingwood and Blue Mountains area in support of the Blue Mounta in Watershed Trust Foundation's "Save t he Silver" project. Conducted two studies along Georgian Bay: the Nottawasaga Bay Shoreline Monitoring Project and the Nottawasaga River Plume Monitoring Project. These projects looked to monitor the health of the Lake Huron shoreline and nearshore wa ters. Funding was provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Completed a study looking at Hine's Em erald Dragonfly Integrated Habitat-Groundwater Modelling. Participated in the Marsh Monitoring Program at the Tiffin Centre (tenth year) and Minesing Wetlands. Geographic Information Systems (G!S) & Information Technology Reassessed the mapped erosion hazard limit to provide a more accurate assessment for application of the regu lations. Developed a web-based GIS application to provide staff and partners with better access to NVCA mapping data. Source Water Pr otecti on Ongoing local support efforts for the implementation of the South Georgian Bay La ke Simcoe Source Protection Plan. As Risk Management Official for Essa, Collingwood, Innisfil, Mono, Melancthon, Amaranth, Mulmur, New Tecumseth and Shelburne, completed ongoing work on risk management plans for significant drinking water threats as identified through the source protection process. Participated on the regional working group in support of the source water protection education and outreach strategy. Groundwater fv! onitori ng Monitored groundwater at 36 locations in the watershed for water leve ls and ambient water quality both as part of the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network and other well networks. Completed the Drought Management Pilot Project for t he Innisfil Creek Sub-watershed, a project for the Ministry of Natural Reso urces and Forestry. Partnered with the Holland Marsh Growers Association to research water quality improvements for de-dirt ing appl ications for muck crops. Partnered with the Ontario Geological Survey to add four new monitoring wells as part of the OGS-lead Central Simcoe Project. 10

Designation of Willow oai (Fort Willow) and the Nine Mile Portage as a National Historic Site for their significant role during the War of 1812.

leadership. Governance Acted on recommendations in the 2014 Service Delivery and Operational Review. Of the review's 26 recommendations, 23 have been completed and 6 are underway.

efficiency and reducing the cost of board meetings; Developing and implementing an asset management plan, including the introduction of a capital cost levy to finance the plan; and Continuing to

12 Designation of Willow oai (Fort Willow) and the Nine Mile Portage as a National Historic Site for their significant role during the War of NVCA's Corporate Services plays a critical supportive role to the board of directors and to staff across the organization, providing finance, human resources, communications and administrative leadership. Governance Acted on recommendations in the 2014 Service Delivery and Operational Review. Of the review's 26 recommendations, 23 have been completed and 6 are underway. Highlights of those recommendations addressed in 2016 include: Reducing the size of the NVCA board of directors to 18-one member from each watershed municipality-from 27, increasing decision-making efficiency and reducing the cost of board meetings; Developing and implementing an asset management plan, including the introduction of a capital cost levy to finance the plan; and Continuing to build closer working relationships with all member municipalities through initiatives such as the NVCA's CAO roundtable. Celebrated conservation champions, volunteers, II and partners at the annual Evening of Thanks. Hosted a delegation from Henan Province, China, sharing information on NVCA's watershed monitoring and regulations services. Adopted a Watershed Climate Change Charter, and began work to develop NVCA's Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. Corporate Support Updated t he NVCA volunteer strategy. Processed six Freedom of Information requests. Maintained and further enhanced NVCA website and social media presence. Undertook a corporate cu lture process with staff. Provided financial, human resources, communications and administrative support to the board of directors and all NVCA departments. 10

Financial Summary NVCA Staff Permanent and contract staff as of December 31, 2016. Revenues Office of the CAO D.

Communicat ions Coordinator Christine Knapp, General Accountant Debbie Swindells, Accounts Receivable/Payroll Specialist Kimberly Winder, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Expenses Engineering &

13 Financial Summary NVCA Staff Permanent and contract staff as of December 31, Revenues Office of the CAO D. Gayle Wood, Chief Administrative Officer Laurie Barron, Coordinator, CAO and Corporate Services Mumdpal levy 39% Corporate Services Sheryl Flannagan, Director, Corporate Services Heather Kepran, Communicat ions Coordinator Christine Knapp, General Accountant Debbie Swindells, Accounts Receivable/Payroll Specialist Kimberly Winder, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Expenses Engineering & Technical Services Glenn Switzer, Director, Engineering & Technical Services Peter Alm, Water Resource Engineer Hendrik Amo, Manager GIS/ IT Robe rt Bettinelli, Information Management Specialist David Featherstone, Manager, Watershed Monitoring Ian Ockenden, Watershed Monitoring Specialist Ryan Post, Lead Hydrogeologist Tom Reeve, Senior Manager, Engi neer Services Michael Saunders, Agricultural Water Technologist Sheri Steiginga, Flood Operations Field Specialist Lyle Wood, GIS Technician Yi Wang, Wat er Resources Specialist Corporate Services, shown in orange, represented 2% of total expenses. 0 In 2016, NVCA had a total budg et of $5,508,605. Revenue came from diverse sources, including member municipalities, provincial and federal governments, local non -governmental partners, and user fees for programs and services. The 2016 balanced budget as approved required the use of $185, 123 from NVCA's reserves. With solid revenue performance including new funding partnerships and expenditure control, NVCA ended the year requiring the use of $84,781. Find full financial statements at nvca.on. ca. Lands, Education & Stewardship Services Byron Wesson, Direct or, Lands, Education & St ewardship Services Mike Bacon, Lands. & Operations Technician Assistant Sarah Campbell, Aquatic Biologist Clint Collis, Lands & Operations Technician Fred Dobbs, Manager, Stewardship Services Rick Grillmayer, Manger, Forestry Kyra Howes, Manager, Lands & Operations Rebecca Huskinson, Environmental Education Associa te Spencer Macdonald, Land s & Operat ions Technician Maegan McConnell, Environmental Education Assistant Heather McRae, Environmental Education Associate Aleigha Oost erhuis, Environmental Education Associat e Henry Pelley, Tiffin Maintenance Technicia n Linda Ra eburn, Manager, Environmental Education Tiffany Rutter, Environmental Educat ion Associate Naomi Saunders, Environmental Education Assist ant Shannon Stephens, Healthy Waters Program Coordinator Alisha Tobola, Forestry Technician Grant Wilson, Environmental Educat ion Assistant Planning Services Ch ris Hibberd, Director, Planning Services Jeff Andersen, Regulat ions Technician Lee Bull, Manager, Planning Services Logan Juffermans, Planning Assistant Barbara Perreault, Manager, Regulations & Enforcement Tim Salkeld, Resource Planner 11

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N ottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority NVCAjurisdiction in Essa The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is your public agency dedicated to creating a healthy environment and

We work to preserve and enhance watershed land and water resources. We connect our community with their watershed through nature-based educational and recreational opportunities.

Th e Nottawasaga River and its tributaries run from highlands on the Oak Ridg es Moraine, Niagara Escarpment and Oro Moraine through the internationally significant Minesing Wetlands before flowing

15 N ottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority NVCAjurisdiction in Essa The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is your public agency dedicated to creating a healthy environment and communities through innovative watershed management. We are committed to protecting watershed communities from natural hazards like flooding and erosion. We work to preserve and enhance watershed land and water resources. We connect our community with their watershed through nature-based educational and recreational opportunities. NVCA's jurisdiction extends over the 3,700 km 2 of the Nottawasaga Valley watershed. Th e Nottawasaga River and its tributaries run from highlands on the Oak Ridg es Moraine, Niagara Escarpment and Oro Moraine through the internationally significant Minesing Wetlands before flowing into Georgian Bay. In Essa, NVCA owns and manages the Tiffin Centre for Conservation and the Utopia Conservation Area, including the Utopia dam. NVCA Services for Essa Residents planning review to ensure safe development with respect to flooding and erosion hazards operating and maintaining the Utopia dam flood and low -wa ter monitoring programs agricultural land stewardship grant opportunities drinking source water protection recreational conservation lands outdoor educa tion programs for local youth ~ I I I I.',-, \ ;.,~ - I ~ - "' I I....., -~ ',/ Legend C _:_-] M umcip.il Boundary c:::::!. Not1awa 5,19a Valley Conse,vat,on Autho lty C3 N o,ghbourmg Con serr.itlon.).ufho11ty N 11gar.1 Esurpmenl P!a nrnng Al'oa Boundary ORM_Bou rldary 2016 NVCA Board of Director Member Councillor Keith White Councillor Michael Smith stepped down from t he NVCA board in 2016 as part of the board reduction pilot project NVCA Levy Contribution $146,355 (Total 2016 NVCA Budget-$4.99 million)

NVCA Service Delivery Essa 2016 Highlights Public Programming-Offered public events at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, including the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival, bringing thousa nds of

Community River Restoration-Partnered with the South Simcoe Streams Network, Nottawasaga Futures and 171 community volunteers to plant 2,056 trees along 700 m of stream in Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa and

16 NVCA Service Delivery Essa 2016 Highlights Public Programming-Offered public events at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation, including the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival, bringing thousa nds of tourists to Essa. Forestry-Hosted the annual Arbour Day Tree Sale at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation. Community River Restoration-Partnered with the South Simcoe Streams Network, Nottawasaga Futures and 171 community volunteers to plant 2,056 trees along 700 m of stream in Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa and New Tecumseth. Watershed Monitoring-Conducted annual breeding bird surveys at the Tiffin Conservation Area and in the Minesing Wetlands. Groundwater Monitoring-Continued work on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Drought Management Pilot Project for the Innisfil Creek sub-watershed, located in part in Essa. Source Water Protection-Served as the municipality's risk management official, and continued work in support of the this program. NVCA Services by the Numbers Planning Services 4 Sol icitor Inquiries 32 Conservation Authorities Act Approvals 3 Non-Compliance Reviews under Conservation Authorities Act 4 Zoning Amendments, Official Plans & Official Plan Amendments 7 Site Plan Review under the Planning Act Rotary volunteers repair a bridge at t he Tiffin Centre for Conservation, enhancing hiking and recreational opportunities in Essa. Lands & Stewardship Services 415 Total Acres of Conservation Lands 6 Stewardship & Forestry Projects $17,422 in Stewardship & Forestry Grants Applied 7,032 Trees Planted 12 Forest Acres Managed 1.45 km of Stream Protected or Rehabilitated Environmental Education Services 5 Schools Hosted 7 School & Group Visits 485 Ch ildren Attending Education Programs Engineering & Technical Services 8 Flood Messages Issued 6 Low-Water Conditions Monitored (summer) 3 Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Sites 2 Benthics Monitoring Sites 10 Groundwater Monitoring Sites 52 Baseflow Monitoring Sites 23 Consents, Variances & Niagara Escarpment Commission 28 Preconsultations & Other Services Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority \\ th Line, Utopi a, ON LOM lto nvca.on.ca A membec of, ~ ~ Conservation ONTAR I O \.J/ur.d Ch,1mp111m

ca) Sent: June-05-17 5:23 PM To: Greg Murphy Subject: AMO Policy Update - Province Announces Emergency Services Changes Including Dispatch and Fire-Medic Pilots June 5, 2017 Province Announces

17 From: AMO Communications Sent: June :23 PM To: Greg Murphy Subject: AMO Policy Update - Province Announces Emergency Services Changes Including Dispatch and Fire-Medic Pilots June 5, 2017 Province Announces Emergency Services Changes Including Dispatch and Fire-Medic Pilots Today, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced proposed changes to emergency health services, including providing alternative options for medical treatment and paramedic services. We understand there will be a consultation process over the coming weeks with the intent to introduce legislative changes in the fall session. Firstly, the Ministry is investing in a new medical dispatch system for land ambulance 911 calls expected to roll out across the province over a period of two years starting in March The purpose is to better prioritize calls based on patient need and re-directing low acuity patients from emergency rooms, where appropriate and safe to do so. This initiative is timely and welcome. AMO has long called for improvements to the dispatch system. The government is also seeking to expand the scope of paramedics to provide alternate onscene treatment and to refer patients to destinations other than hospitals as is currently required by law. Further information and analysis on the implications and benefits to patients, municipal governments, and District Social Service Administration Boards is needed. The Minister also announced that once the Act is changed and a regulation is in place, that two pilot projects could test the use of firefighters certified as paramedics to respond to low-acuity calls Given the legislative process, it is likely these pilots will not occur until 2018 at the earliest and there are willing municipal governments. There is still time for municipal input into this proposal. While the two pilots are to be voluntary, determined by the municipal employer, then interest arbitrators must be forbidden in law from replicating this idea. As happened with 24-hour shift pilots, interest arbitration settlements made it a practice, even in municipalities that did not adopt the policy. The government must address the labour relations concerns of municipal employers prior to the pilot's introduction by amending the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, as it amends the Ambulance Act. If it is truly to be an elective option for municipal governments, then it cannot be imposed without the support of councils. AMO and others in the paramedic service delivery have no evidence to show improved patient outcomes, yet municipal labour and risk management issues are significant. If the government proceeds with these pilots, there must be a commitment to conducting a third-party proof of concept evaluation. AMO will continue to engage the Province about the pilot's implications and advocate on behalf of municipal governments. For further information, please see the Ministry news release, Ontario Enhancing Emergency Services across the Province. AMO Contact: Monika Turner, Director of Policy, mturner@amo.on.ca, ext AMe~ of Municipalities Ontario '"

18 From: AMO Communications Sent: June : 30 PM To: Greg Murphy Subject: AMO Needs Your Attention and Assistance June 8, 2017 Members of Council and Heads of Administration: Below are three critical matters that are our immediate focus and will impact you somehow. You and your senior management should be aware of them, as they will move forward in the next few weeks: i. Proposed Asset Management Regulation is posted for comment until July 24 on the EBR (Registry Number: ) Why should you care? The regulation proposes more criteria (e.g., establishing service levels, undertaking an operational cost analysis including matters such as energy costs). It standardizes the way municipal asset management plans will be done in a rather aggressive, but phased, timeframe. Many local governments will likely need to update and expand their plans to meet the proposal. The Ministry did a consultation last year. Our advice to the government was that a regulation was not the best path forward, and the timing and the capacity challenges (staff and financial) are significant. Many councils and senior staff need to consider how this will affect them locally and provide their input: ii. WSIB is drafting a policy on chronic mental stress injuries in the workplace. Consultation ends July 7. The budget bill (Bill 127) allows for this type of claim. It feels as open-ended as the workplace harassment legislation, which in essence left it to the courts to determine based on case evidence. Finding balance in this is challenging: iii. Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 (Bill 148) proposes new requirements for all employers including municipal governments. There is certainly growing concern about the impacts on the private sector. As of today, there is no information on when the provincial Standing Committee will start hearings or where: detail.do?locale=en&lntranet=&billl0=4963. AMO's Board meets June 16 to consider its response to these items. We will send you some information on June 19. At that point, we will be looking for additional voices. Be ready. Stay tuned. 11

$~ 3:\ Release County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO I I IO Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X I N6 simcoe.$ the globe to embrace the beauty of our natural environment.

the globe to embrace the beauty of our natural environment.

19 ~ 3:\ Release County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO I I IO Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X I N6 simcoe.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County celebrates World Environment Day on June 5 Midhurst/ June 5, June 5, 2017 is World Environment Day (WED) and the County of Simcoe is joining communities across the globe to embrace the beauty of our natural environment. "We welcome more than 9 million visitors each year who travel here to experience the natural beauty of Simcoe County-as residents we're so fortunate to live it each and every day," said Warden Gerry Marshall. "We embrace our active, outdoor lifestyle and are committed to being sound environmental stewards by continuing to acquire new forest properties, plant trees, protect our land and water and invest in initiatives that reduce our footprint on our habitat." WED is the United Nations' most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, WED has grown to become a global platform for public outreach. Join the global al bum and promote our beautiful region by sharing a photo or video of your favorite outdoor place in #SimcoeCounty using #WorldEnvironmentDay or #WithNature and tell the world why it's special to you. From tree planting to planning policies to active trails to waste diversion and sustainable operations, the County is a leader in environmental stewardship. Did you know... Forestry and Tree Planting: At approximately 33,000 acres and growing, the Simcoe County Forest is the largest municipally-owned forest in Ontario and among the largest of its kind in Canada. Through our forestry program, and in partnership with local organizations, more than 20 million trees have been planted within the County Forest since inception. This season ranked as the third most productive tree planting season sine e 1977 with 85,450 trees being planted through our program across the County. A special thanks goes out to partners across the region including the North Simcoe Anglers and Hunters Conservation Club and Forests Ontario for working with us to advance our tree planting initiatives. County of Simcoe Forestry received Forest Stewardship Counci I (FSC ) re-certification by the Rainforest Alliance in 2015 (FSC C013174), meeting the FSC's strict environmental and social standards. The County first achieved FSC certification in July Learn more about the FS C certification program at Planning: Land use planning is about finding balance in perspectives and opinions on all sides. Through the County's updated Official Plan (which will guide growth through 2031), we have increased the a mount of designated Green lands in Simcoe County from 36 per cent to 40 percent. That means that Simcoe County has 190,495 hectares of designated Greenlands which include some of our natural heritage areas such as forests, wetlands, wildlife habitat, and significant valleylands. Trails: The County has developed a detailed Trails Strategy, as well as a Transportation Master Plan, which both contain goals to increase connectivity of Active Transportation routes within the County. Through the Trails Connecting Communities Program, the County has $250,000 in annual funding available to local municipalities to construct and improve active transportation infrastructure. Since 2009, the County has provided more than $1.5 million to local municipalities towards the completion of 61 trail "

and active transportation projects. Furthermore, our County-owned forests contain more than 450 km of trails used for various recreational pursuits.

Waste Management: The County of Simcoe continues to be among the very best in the province when it comes to diverting waste from landfills.

20 and active transportation projects. Furthermore, our County-owned forests contain more than 450 km of trails used for various recreational pursuits.these trails are developed and maintained by non-profit groups through a high degree of volunteerism. Waste Management: The County of Simcoe continues to be among the very best in the province when it comes to diverting waste from landfills. The County ranked fifth out of 243 Ontario municipalities with a 60.5 per cent diversion rate for The C aunty has also seen great success at its waste drop-off facilities, where innovative programs for over 20 different materials, including asphalt shingles and window glass, have diverted more than 70 per cent of waste materials dropped-off from being landfilled. In 2018, the County will be implementing new curbside collections for textiles and electronics during dedicated weeks in the spring and fall, adding to its many innovative programs aimed at increasing diversion. Sustainable Operations: As part of the County's Sustainable Operations Program, staff evaluate energy use and operations, and engrain new, innovative and efficient systems, products and practices into new buildings and vehicles. Examples of projects include: the Administration Centre's LEED Gold designation and Georgian Village's LEED Silver designation, an award recognizing a building's commitment to energy efficiency, functionality and environmentally-minded building materials; renewable energy systems to harness free power from Mother Earth - solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and geothermal heating/cooling at the Administration Centre; corporate-wide purchasing of FSC-certified paper, committing to responsibly managed forests; an adopted best practice to install high efficiency and high ROI LED lights into buildings and parking lots; and one of the top-rated environmental vehicle fleets in Canada as rated by Fleet Challenge Ontario in Visit to learn more about the County's strong environmental initiatives. Or explore our beautiful landscape by visiting County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Ori Ilia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca Allan Greenwood Director, Corporate Communications ext (mobile) Allan.Greenwood@simcoe.ca Collin Matanowitsch Communications Co-ordinator ext (mobile) Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca More than 20 million trees have been planted within the County Forest since inception with 85,450 trees being planted through the County's program so far this year (the third most productive planting season since 1977). ' '

The County of Simcoe Administration Centre roof hosts solar panels, which, combined with two

Light sensors on the units in the parking lot help them track the sun to capture 100% of the

To build it, Simcoe County worked with the nine municipalities it connects.

21 The County of Simcoe Administration Centre roof hosts solar panels, which, combined with two tracking units in the parking lot, create a 24-kilowatt system that powers the entire building. Light sensors on the units in the parking lot help them track the sun to capture 100% of the light. The Simcoe Loop Trail is 160 km of path that extends through the County. To build it, Simcoe County worked with the nine municipalities it connects. When it comes to natural beauty, the loop can't be beat. Ninety per cent of it is on former rail corridors passing through rural countryside.

about steps they can take to manage the impact from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a wood boring beetle that is 8-14mm long (5/16" to 9/16").

22 A3b Release County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO I I IO Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X I N6 simcoe.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Simcoe County Forestry setting traps to monitor spread of Emerald Ash Borer Midhurst/ June 6, Simcoe County Forestry reminds residents, municipalities and stakeholders about steps they can take to manage the impact from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The EAB is a wood boring beetle that is 8-14mm long (5/16" to 9/16"). It is bright metallic green with a coppery-reddish or purple colour to the abdomen. The insect attacks and kills Ash trees. Emerald Ash Borer attacks all true Ash trees including White, Black and Green Ash (Mountain-Ash is not true ash and NOT a host for EAB) and kills more than 99 per cent of infected trees. EAB was first discovered in Simcoe County in 2013, and has been found in 11 of the 16 municipalities within the County of Simcoe, along with the City of Barrie. "Invasive insects like the EAB remain costly issues for property owners, including municipalities, and continue to have a negative impact on our environment and forests," said Graeme Davis, Forester, County of Simcoe. "It is important that all landowners become aware of this issue and what options are available to them, so that they can make informed decisions before it is too late." Simcoe County Forestry is setting traps in strategic locations throughout the County this summer to continue monitoring the spread of EAB. Monitoring reports will be provided to County Council and member municipalities later this summer. "Our County Forests and history of stewardship remain a great source of pride for all our residents," said Warden Gerry Marshall. "With more than 33,000 acres of County Forests, it is vital that we continue our work with residents and area partners to share information." How EAB Infects Ash Trees: The larvae of the Emerald Ash Borer feed on the living tissue below the bark of an ash tree called the cambium. These feeding cavities stop the flow of nutrients and water within the tree causing the crown to die back, peeling bark and death in sometimes as little as two years. Treatment Options: It is the responsibility of the landowner to manage or remove trees on their own property. Most landowners will have two choices when considering the future of an Ash tree. The tree can usually be given protection against the insect by treating with a pesticide. Otherwise trees which are not protected will eventually die and need to be removed. There are several pesticides available to treat Ash trees and increase survival. Trees should be treated before infection and during the growing season (late spring to late summer). The treatment of Ash trees can be a financially sound option for many landowners who wish to maintain landscape trees especially when considering the many benefits and values of these trees including aesthetics, home heating and cooling, land value appreciation and privacy. If trees are not treated to protect against the insect they can die quickly and become a safety hazard. For more information about treatment options and full details about the EAB education campaign, please visit ca/eab.

Visit our website at simcoe.ca. - 30 - Allan Greenwood Director, Corporate Communications 705-726-9300 ext.

23 The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents, in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca Allan Greenwood Director, Corporate Communications ext (mobile) Allan.Greenwood@simcoe.ca Jennifer Straw Communications Co-ordinator ext (mobile) Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca

$S1MCOEA., - for the Gm,ta Good., -~ --... Better Communities \ '""'''-;./ Tl- fflough f'artnl;:n!o! IIPS Aac Release County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X I N6 simcoe.$ re-elected for a second time to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors during its annual conference in Ottawa this past weekend.

re-elected for a second time to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors during its annual conference in Ottawa this past weekend.

24 S1MCOEA., - for the Gm,ta Good., -~ Better Communities \ '""'''-;./ Tl- fflough f'artnl;:n!o! IIPS Aac Release County of Simcoe, Office of the Warden and CAO 1110 Highway 26, Midhurst, Ontario L9X I N6 simcoe.ca FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall re-elected to Federation of Canadian Municipalities Board of Directors Midhurst/June 6, County of Simcoe Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall was re-elected for a second time to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors during its annual conference in Ottawa this past weekend. FCM has been the national voice of municipal governments since Members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations. Its Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all regions and various-sized communities throughout Canada. FCM forms a broad base of support and carries the municipal message to the Government of Canada. "I look forward to once again working alongside my fellow Ontario delegates on the FCM Board of Directors to ensure every community's voice is heard at the federal level," said Deputy Warden Dowdall, who has more than 17 years of government experience working at both the municipal and regional levels. "My seat on the board affords me the opportunity to champion the issues facing not only the County of Simcoe, but many Canadian municipalities." Dowdall has forged strong partnerships with representatives from the public and private sectors to advance key inter-municipal initiatives, including infrastructure and development projects, area transportation systems, policing models, housing strategies, and budgetary and funding issues. "With a national population of just under 36 million, many of which live in smaller municipalities, all levels of government are responsible for a ensuring our country remains healthy, strong and vibrant," said Warden Gerry Marshall. "Terry's role on the FCM Board of Directors helps us to expand our audience beyond Ontario, to the federal government, which helps us strengthen our communities for the betterment of residents, our county, and our nation." With Dowdall's representation federally at FCM, Lynn Dollin's representation provincially at the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) and Warden Gerry Marshall's representation at Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus (WOWC), the County is well positioned to influence, share our experiences, and learn of other best practices across the region, the province, and Canada. The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents, in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca Allan Greenwood Director, Corporate Communications ext (mobile) Allan.Greenwood@simcoe.ca Joe Mercer Communications Co-ordinator ext (mobile) Joe.Mercer@simcoe.ca

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister 9th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M?A 2E1 Ministry of Transportation Minister 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley St W.

25 Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister 9th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M?A 2E1 Ministry of Transportation Minister 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley St W. Toronto, ON M7 A 128 Ontario June 15, 2017 Dear partners and stakeholders, We are pleased to announce the launch of the Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program (OMCC) on May 29, OMCC is a four year, cost-shared, direct funding program for infrastructure projects, with the goal to support and develop commuter cycling. OMCC is a key component of Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan, through which, Ontario is committing to increase funding to advance commuter cycling improvements. On behalf of the Ontario government, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the program. The purpose of OMCC is to provide direct, dedicated and annual funding to Ontario municipalities to support the implementation of commuter cycling infrastructure. As OMCC is supported by proceeds from Ontario's cap and trade program, use of OMCC funding is directed to capital investments in creating or enhancing commuter cycling infrastructure. The goal is to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto bikes for their daily commute or other frequent trips. This investment will also support Ontario's Cycling Tourism Plan by providing funding to commuter cycling infrastructure at major destinations and tourist sites. Every municipality in Ontario, large and small, will be eligible to apply for OMCC funding in any or all of its four years. Participating municipalities will be required to declare their interest and identify their eligible projects on an annual basis. The funding for any given participating municipality will be based upon the number of participating municipalities, and is anticipated to vary from year to year. Municipalities interested in participating in OMCC for the 2017 Fiscal Year have until August 18, 2017 to submit a Participation Declaration. OMCC funding for the 2017 Fiscal Year will be announced by September 25, You can learn more about OMCC on the Ontario cycling web hub at Application and program information is located at Grants Ontario at GrantsOntarioCS@Ontario.ca. You can also learn more by contacting the Ministry of Transportation about the program by phone: or or by cycling@ontario.ca.

Further information about Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan can be accessed at https://www.ontario.ca/page/climate-chanqe-action-plan.

26 Further information about Ontario's Climate Change Action Plan can be accessed at Sincerely, Steven Del Duca Minister of Transportation Eleanor McMahon Minister of Tourism, Sport and Culture c. John Lieou, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation c. Jamie Austin, Director, Transportation Policy Branch, Ministry of Transportation c. Steve Harlow, Assistant Deputy Minister, Sport, Recreation and Community Programs Branch, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 2

June 2017 TO: MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND COUNCILLORS: THE COLL G OF PHY IlCJIAN ANO 1URGION OF ONlARilO Nominate an Outstanding Ontario Physician in Your Community The College of Physicians and Surgeons

The Council Award honours outstanding Ontario physicians who have demonstrated excellence and embody a vision of the "ideal physician".

27 June 2017 TO: MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND COUNCILLORS: THE COLL G OF PHY IlCJIAN ANO 1URGION OF ONlARilO Nominate an Outstanding Ontario Physician in Your Community The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario Council Award The College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPSO) is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Council Award. The Council Award honours outstanding Ontario physicians who have demonstrated excellence and embody a vision of the "ideal physician". The criteria for selecting a physician for the Council Award are outlined in the enclosed brochure and nomination form. The criteria are based upon eight "physician roles" that reflect society's expectations of what is needed to practise modern medicine. Through the award, the College honours Ontario physicians whose performance in each of these roles is outstanding, recognizing that individual physicians will demonstrate more extensive expertise in some roles than in others. If you know of a physician who meets the selection criteria, please nominate him or her for the Council Award. The deadline for receipt of nominations is October 2, 2017 at 5 p.m. For further information, please contact the Council Awards Program at or extension 611 or CPSOaward@cpso.on.ca. QUALITY PROFESS /0~ :_j HEA LTH Y SYSTEM I PUBLIC TR UST 80 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M SG 2E2 ~16) Toll Free: (800) Fax: (416)

SELECTION CRITERIA 1l1e criceria for selecci ng a physician for the Council Award are based on che eight "physician roles" identified by Educating Future Physicians of O ntario in 1993.

Those roles are: Medical Expert/Clinical Decision Maker The phys ician is well-i nforn,ed about che science and technology of medicine and health care.

Communicator The physician has effeccive, humane relacionships wich paciencs and colleagues.

29 SELECTION CRITERIA 1l1e criceria for selecci ng a physician for the Council Award are based on che eight "physician roles" identified by Educating Future Physicians of O ntario in These roles reaecc the many needs and expeccations of our sociery, and oucline an archetype of che "ideal physician". Those roles are: Medical Expert/Clinical Decision Maker The phys ician is well-i nforn,ed about che science and technology of medicine and health care. T11e phys i cian's knowledge and skill is used to collect and imerprec daca, make appro priace clinical decisions and carry ouc diagnoscic and cherapeucic proced ures. Communicator The physician has effeccive, humane relacionships wich paciencs and colleagues. TI1e physician underscands and responds to pacienrs' needs, Fears, belie fs and expectations and effectively counsels and educates on health care needs and public health care issues. Collaborator TI1e physician works in partnership wirh ocher healrh care pro fess ionals and sees che paciem and fa mily members as partners in healch care decisio n-making. The physician appropriacely uses community and heal ch care resources. Gatekeeper/Resource Manager 1l1e plwsician rt'cogni zes che manv derer111in ;1nrs o r heal ch and rhe implicatio ns of rhose dere rminams for che praccice of med icine. 1l1e ph, sician parricip;1ces ac a numbn o F organizacio nal le, cls co adtfress issues such as quali cv of c u : and qu,1lic\ :i.ssurance mt'chanisms... Health Advocate W ith an understanding of the many dererminams of health, rhe physician advocates for more effective public health interventions and policies. Learner TI1e physician recognizes chat the abilities to change and to concinue to learn are essencial to che practice of good medicine. The physician is a self-directed learner and keeps abreast of current treatmencs and philosophies. Scientist/Scholar The physician understands che sciencific mechod and applies ic to parienc enco umers, community health issues and to rhc cricical assessmem of li ceramre related to che biological, psychological and sociological basis of illness. 1l1e phvsician may be engaged in sciencific rese.irch. Person & Professional 1l1e phrsici;m has developed scracegies for coping wich prn ressional demands [O provide maxi mu m opporrn nirv for eltecrin' relacionships wich patiems and co lleague's whi le at the' same ci me pro\ id ing excellent medical cue. T11e ph, s ician is commitcc'd co che highes c sra11d;1rds of <'.xccl lence in clinical care a 11d ech ical cond ucr.

ASSESSING THE CRITERIA The College wanes co honour physicians whose performance in these roles is outstanding, recognizing that individual physicians will demonstrate mo re extensive expertise in

To be eligible for nomination, a physician must be licensed in Ontario and be in good standing with the College.

30 ASSESSING THE CRITERIA The College wanes co honour physicians whose performance in these roles is outstanding, recognizing that individual physicians will demonstrate mo re extensive expertise in some roles than in others. Council Awards are presented at Council meetings, which are held quarterly. ELIGIBILITY FOR NOMINATION Anyone may nominate an eligible physician for the Council Award. To be eligible for nomination, a physician must be licensed in Ontario and be in good standing with the College. Former recipients of the Council Award or the Excellence in Quality Managemenc of Medical Care Award are not eligible for nominatio n. Members of the Council, and staff of che College and members of their immediate families are also not eligible fo r nomination for the Council Award. The completed nomination form (on back) and required documentation muse be submicced by O ctober 2, 2017, fo r consideration by che Council Award Selection Committee.* Previous nominees who were unsuccessfitl are eligible NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS l. Complete che nomination form, providing as much information as possible about che physician nominee. Type or prim clearly in the space provided. If additional space is required, accach additional pages. 2. Provide a detailed nominator's scacemenc. In chis statement, please describe how the physician nominee has demonstrated overall excellence using the eight physician roles outlined on the previous page. le is recognized chat individual physicians will demonstrate more extensive expertise in some roles than in ochers. The nominator may include con- cisely presenced pertinent supporting materials (letters, reports, testimonials, press clippings, etc.). 3. Find a seconder for the nomination. The seconder should provide a seconder's scacemenc, their own written testimonial about the nominee and his or her accomplishmencs, again using the eight phys ician roles. 4. The completed Council Award nomination form (including nominator's statement, supporting material and seconder's statement) can be ed or mailed to: The Council Award, c/o Tracey Sobers Communications Department College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 80 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, MSG 2 2 Tel: (416) or , extension cpsoaward@cpso.on.ca CHECKLIST: Nomination form complete... 0 including: Nominator's statement..... o Seconder's statement... o Supporting documents (optional)... 0 Nom inee's CV (optional) Note: The deadline for nominations is Monday, October 2, 2017 at 5 p.m. Any q uestions concerning the nomination instructions should be directed to Tracey Sobers, and additional nominatio n forms can be obtained by contacting her. Nomination forms are also available at:

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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. Hydro One Networks Inc. has applied to raise its electricity distribution rates and other charges. Learn more. Have your say.

has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to raise its electricity distribution rates effective January 1, 2018 and continuing each year for another 4 years, until December 31, 2022.

32 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. Hydro One Networks Inc. has applied to raise its electricity distribution rates and other charges. Learn more. Have your say. Hydro One Networks Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to raise its electricity distribution rates effective January 1, 2018 and continuing each year for another 4 years, until December 31, If the application is approved, a typical residential customer of Hydro One Networks Inc., using 750 kwh per month, would see increases as set out in the table below: 2018 an Increase of $2.79 per month 2019 an Increase of $2.47 per month Other customers, including businesses, may be affected as well an increase of $2.31 per month 2021 an increase of $1.95 per month 2022 an inc rease of $2.23 per month Hydro One Networks Inc. has also acquired the electricity distribution assets of Norfolk Power, Haldimand County Hydro and Woodstock Hydro. The distribution rates for the former customers of these distributors will remain frozen at current levels until December 31, As part of this application, on January 1, 2021, and January 1, 2022, the distribution rates for these customers will also be increasing. If the application is approved, a typical former residential customer of these three distributors, using 750 kwh per month, would see increases as set out in the table below: Former Utility Norfolk Power Haldimand County Hydro Woodstock Hydro 2021 $3.18 per month $4.52 per month $1.08 per month Increase 2022 $1.09 per month $1.09 per month $0.84 per month Other former customers of these distributors, including businesses, may be affected as well. Hydro One Networks Inc. has also applied for new service charges and for adjustments to many of its specific service charges, including Increases to charges for the collection of accounts, for disconnection, reconnection and removal of load control devices and for access to Hydro One Networks Inc. power poles. You are encouraged to review the application carefully to determine whether you may be affected by these changes. The Ontario government has introduced the Fair Hydro Act, 2017 that, if passed, would implement electricity rate reductions starting in the summer of The amounts set out above are provided before the application of any credits that would be implemented under the Fair Hydro Act, THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING COMMUNITY MEETINGS The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) w ill be hosting several regional community meetings. Please check the Ontario Energy Board website at under the EB case number for specific details of the meetings in your area. The community meetings are designed to allow customers to: Learn more about Hydro One's costs and rate application. Find out how the OEB will review the application. Get involved and provide your comments about the application to the OEB. THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The OEB will hold a public hearing to consider the application filed by Hydro One. During the hearing, we will question Hydro One on its case for the rate increases. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Hydro One's customers. At the end of this hearing, the OEB will decide what, if any, rate increase will be allowed. Hydro One has applied for approval of rates for 5 years. You may not get notice of future rate changes during this 5 year period. The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest. Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost. BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process. You can review Hydro One's application on the OEB's website now. You can attend the OEB's community meeting where you can ask questions, make comments and voice your concerns. You can file a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing. You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by June 14, 2017 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding. At the end of the process, you can review the OEB's decision and its reasons on our website. LEARN MORE These proposed charges relate to Hydro One's distribution services. They make up part of the Delivery line - one of the five line items on your bill. Our file number for this case is EB To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or b ecome an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please select the file number EB g from the list on the OEB website: You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at with any questions. ORAL VS. WRITIEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings - oral and written. Hydro One has applied for an oral hearing. The OEB is considering this request. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by June 14, PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public. This rate hearing will be held under section 78 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O c.15 (Schedule 8). ~ Ontario OnlMO EHJW ~ dill*-vi &uld dfloiq,.,

: 416 325-6195 ~ Ontario Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to send you this call for nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.

33 Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Minister 6 1 h Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.: Fax: May 2017 Minlstere des Affaires civiques et de l'lmmigration Ministre 400, avenue University, 6" etage Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Te l. : Telec.: ~ Ontario Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to send you this call for nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. Established in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship honours Ontarians who, through exceptional, long-term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to community life. Recipients will be presented with their medal by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at a special ceremony at Queen's Park. rowrvsh1p DFE:ssA To submit a nomination for this award: a) Visit ontario.ca/honoursandawards. b) Select the category based on award type. c) Click on the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. d) Download the PDF form. e) Review the eligibility criteria and instructions carefully. f:!.,~cf:tved f) Fill out the form and then submit it no later than July 17, liislrrretio~ submitting your nomination package can be found on the website. JUN If you have any questions please call , toll free or TTY , or ontariohonoursandawards@ontario.ca. I hope you will take this opportunity to acknowledge an outstanding citizen in your community. The men and women we honour stand as shining examples to us all. Thank you for your attention to this important recognition program. Sincerely, Laura Albanese Minister

$.-...,.:..1\/ED TO REGULATE LAND USE PU$ RSUANT TO l :_.:.=..::---- SECTION 34(18) OF THE PL

34 TOWNSHto OF ESSA CITY HALL 70 COLLIER STREET TEL. (705) FAX. (705) The City of TIIJ?.~~RfilE Planning Services Department "Committed to Service E:ccelle11ce" P.O. B0X400 BARRIE, ONT AR10 L4M4TS JUN NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A BY-LAW BY THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE Rt..-...,.:..1\/ED TO REGULATE LAND USE PURSUANT TO l :_.:.=..::---- SECTION 34(18) OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, CHAP.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Barrie has passed Bylaw Number on the 5 th day of June, 2017 pursuant to the provision of Section 34(18) of The Planning Act, R.S.O Chap.P.13. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the City of Barrie no later than July 4, 2017 a notice of appeal setting out the appeal to the By-law and the reasons in support of the appeal. The appeal must be accompanied by the fee of $ as prescribed by the Ontario Municipal Board. The cheque is to be made payable to the Minister of Finance. Please consult the Ontario Municipal Board's website ( ) or for further information regarding how to file an appeal and the appeal process. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. The land to which the by-law applies is the subject to applications under the Act for approval of various development applications. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law is provided in this Notice and the By-law is available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. A key map is provided with this Notice showing the location of the lands affected by By-law Number PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE BY-LAW The purpose of the By-law Number is to amend By-law to provide a zoning framework for development in accordance with the Salem and Hewitt's Secondary Plans within to the area identified on the key-map attached to this notice....2

- 2 - The by-law amendment includes some general changes to the comprehensive zoning by-law and creates three new zones with accompanying permitted uses, provisions,

residential and associated uses Neighbourhood Residential Multiple zone RM3, providing for a variety of medium to mid-rise multi-unit residential and associated uses.

(File: 014-1614) These changes will implement a more intensive form of urban development providing for a greater variety of uses and housing types and forms compared

35 - 2 - The by-law amendment includes some general changes to the comprehensive zoning by-law and creates three new zones with accompanying permitted uses, provisions, and standards for low to medium density residential and mixed use zones as follows: Neighbourhood Residential R5 zone providing for a variety of low density low rise residential and associated uses Neighbourhood Residential Multiple zone RM3, providing for a variety of medium to mid-rise multi-unit residential and associated uses. Neighbourhood Mixed NMU zone providing for a mix of uses including multi-unit residential, commercial and institutional uses. (File: ) These changes will implement a more intensive form of urban development providing for a greater variety of uses and housing types and forms compared to the similar zones applicable to the City as a whole. (File: ) DATED at the City of Barrie this 13th day of June, Dawn A. McAlpine, City Clerk Box 400, 70 Collier Street Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5

The minimum wage policy is more than a 30% increase from 2011 Our business costs increase in excess of $35,000 for every$ increase in the minimum wage.

36 Cookstown Greens, Organic Farming and Minimum Wage Some facts: Cookstown Greens has 10 full time local and up to 8 part time local employees. Of the part time workers 7 are earning minimum wage for a job that does not require special skills. We hire 9 seasonal migrant workers. The minimum wage policy is more than a 30% increase from 2011 Our business costs increase in excess of $35,000 for every$ increase in the minimum wage. While this includes El, WSIB and existing CPP, it does not include potential increases in paid sick days or vacation increases that are be included in the Liberal proposals. Nor does it include the new federal CCP premium increases, nor does it take into account that the increases will cause the company to incur EHT on total labour costs. The final result of the new proposed policy will cause our business to incur more than $135,000 (30+%) of increased labour costs in one year. The business has never made a profit more than 50% of that figure in its history. Prior to 2013 the business never made a profit. Since then the new owners have overseen investment of over $500,000 and the business has experienced small profits in 2015, and These profits will be eliminated by the wage increases and without some luck and good fortune will cause the company to lose money Our existing Bank support financing costs are dependent on business viability and the interest rates are linked to business profitability. The negative effects on our income statement will cause future Bank support to be difficult to maintain or be wound back and interest costs will be at the higher scale. Note: Businesses report annually to their banks. Farms and businesses with high debt to equity ratios are even more dependent on good income statements for the Bank support. Banks will be quick to follow up on any business they see as vulnerable and will be looking to trim their risk exposure by reducing business financing Many smaller organic farmers use Intern and Woofer programs to circumvent paying even minimum wages. The new minimum wage policies will encourage more alternative employment activity and in doing so provides those farmers with a competitive advantage over seasoned ethical employers. Cookstown Greens has always paid local workers at least the minimum hourly wage or more, plus paid El, CPP and WSIB.

37 The Liberal government is being two faced with its agricultural programs and policies. While it spends millions of dollars annually to encourage local food production, which encourages businesses such as ours to invest millions more of their own money, it is pulling the plug on prospects for reasonable profitability. It is taking a very direct run at disrupting any positive progress those businesses have achieved over the past decade, especially in our space in that sector, which is helping to reduce Ontario's reliance on imported organic produce There is very little about what the Liberals are saying about minimum wage that applies to the smaller farm organic business sector and to Cookstown Greens in particular The nature of organic farming is that it is dependent upon manual labour. It cannot use chemicals and the scale of farming restricts the affordability of large equipment and technology to make much of an impact on the labour costs. The plus side of this is that medium to small scale organic farming, and Cookstown Greens in particular, has always provided seasonal and full time jobs for Ontarians. Much more so on a unit of production basis than mass agriculture does Price increases putting a curb on sales Many purchasers of our products are in food services and they will have their own issues dealing with the new minimum wage legislation. This will force them to look even more closely at input costs. Presently 80% of organic production comes from imports, including from Quebec. This is largely because local agricultural produce is more costly than imports. Labour is the largest single cost in Ontario organic farming. An increase in labour costs will make local produce even less attractive to purchasers. Worse, Quebec and global producers will be operating under their existing costs structures which are already considerably lower than ours. It is not practical to increase selling prices of an already premium priced product by 8% to recover additional wage costs in a global dominated market, that is mostly supplied by product from lower wage provinces or countries and mass agriculture mechanized farming, without suffering the consequences of loss of sales. Such action assumes either there is slack in consumer tolerance to our existing pricing or that alternative producers will also raise prices. There will be no forced price increases on imports or large mass non organic agriculture so the

increases we set, our retail sellers will need to raise their margins to combat the minimum wage increase they have to contend with.

38 value gap for all Ontario production will be forced wider. The probable result will be less sales opportunity for our sector. Raising prices to cover the additional minimum wage costs also eliminates the businesses ability to raise prices to assist with other production and overhead cost increases In addition to the price increases we set, our retail sellers will need to raise their margins to combat the minimum wage increase they have to contend with. We are going to be forced to enter the new minimum wage future blindfolded Supplier price increases Without being overly analytical it is obvious that some of our supplier costs will increase as those businesses contend directly or indirectly with the effects of sudden large wage increases Worker cost of living Our business is legitimately built on the existing minimum wage policies. This was a strategy that enabled the business to provide jobs and expand annually to provide more jobs, where otherwise the reverse would be the case. A continuation of the existing policy would allow the business to seek employees who were okay in their lives with the pay structure, and most important, had a job they wanted to do, available to them. The free market at the existing minimum wage level determines our supply of workers and demand for what the job offers them. The existing employment and wage strategy is not one sided and while it not only works for the employees, it maintains labour costs at a reasonable percentage of total expenses. The business cannot arbitrarily absorb the costs, rather the business will have to look to see where it can make adjustments to labour cost as a percentage of overall expense. It is insulting to think that our existing employees are not already optimally productive, so we will have to look at mechanization as a solution and reduce the number of employees. This will either have to be by making existing employees more productive per hour by replacing some of those jobs with equipment or cutting some production and jobs. The replacement equation makes much more sense at a $14 or / hour minimum wage rate than it does at $11.40 or $11.60 / hour rate. Failing success with any of this we will have to drastically scale back or cease operations. 51

Finding reliable local workers Nothing beneficial is going to change in our industry because of the minimum wage policy. It is likely that for every employee winner there will be a loser.

Of course everyone could use more money and our workers are free now to obtain jobs that will pay more, such as in local factories, where there is work available.

39 Finding reliable local workers Nothing beneficial is going to change in our industry because of the minimum wage policy. It is likely that for every employee winner there will be a loser. We do not have any workers who are solely dependent on their minimum wage job or where the wage is a critical contribution to a household as the sole income. Of course everyone could use more money and our workers are free now to obtain jobs that will pay more, such as in local factories, where there is work available. It is their choice not to do so Migrant workers Our local jobs are dependent on our ability to employ migrant workers who are doing jobs we cannot find and hire reliable and dependable local workers for. Without the migrant workers this business would not exist. We provide 2 local jobs for every migrant worker we employ. Our business, our local workers, and the migrants in our business, spend tens of thousands of dollars each year in the local community. This minimum wage policy will increase our migrant worker wages over 50% since we formed our business plan 6 years ago. Meanwhile we have received minor increased contributions for their expenses. Reducing migrant worker numbers can in part be done with mechanization. While that may be seen as 'not Ontario's problem', the local jobs they support will also be replaced proportionately and all that wage revenue will be lost to the local economy. Local Worker Moral Since 2011 we have steadily increased the wages of local full time workers above the minimum level. They have been loyal and reliable, earning the right to wages in the range of $13.00 to $16.00 / hour. Overnight anyone new to the company, full time or par time, with no experience or evidence of loyalty, is going to receive a wage of $15.00 per hour. There is no possible way that our other employees will, in the long term, accept they should not be paid the difference which we have already demonstrated to them exists.

Reasonable Return on Investment, Risk, Management Risk and Labour Few businesses such as ours are profitable in a true sense of measuring a risk return rate on investment.

In most cases family labour, often provided at minimum wage or less, makes up the shortfalls in the ability of the business to pay more total wages to third party employees.

40 Reasonable Return on Investment, Risk, Management Risk and Labour Few businesses such as ours are profitable in a true sense of measuring a risk return rate on investment. Most are subsidized by the owner's desire for a specific lifestyle and their views on the environment and health, not how much money they make. In most cases family labour, often provided at minimum wage or less, makes up the shortfalls in the ability of the business to pay more total wages to third party employees. Business Viability and Restricting Investment and Growth Pre 2013 this new Liberal minimum wage policy would have immediately caused the business to shut down as it had never been profitable, had limited cash flow and only provided a moderate income for the owner manager. It had no capital reserve or additional bank support. The business today, and the local jobs it provides, only exists because the new owners invested their own money and 'free' hard work and expertise to grow the business and make the business cash flow positive. As well, the family had a commitment to continue to re-invest free cash flow to grow the business and the local employment prospects. Every cent of profit and free cash flow in the past 6 years has been invested back into the business. Each year moving forward, even if sa les are on target, profit and free cash flow will be pre-empted by wages and investment reduced drastically. Worse, family members on staff will be earning no more than the minimum wage employees and less than other employees, and one supporting member will have to continue to earn no wage. While there is incentive for owners to do that in a growing business there is little incentive to do so in a struggling business Our best option - The math of mechanization vs. increased wages costs A minimum wage worker will cost the business more than $17.00 per hour in total For a 40 hour week that is $35,360 per year with only 49 or 52 weeks of production and with inflation this will increase annually The average annual cost over 10 years, with a $15.00 minimum wage and inflation included, will be about $18.75 / hour which is $39,000 per year $39,000 will finance equipment worth $270,000 including a 10% cost/ yea r added for maintenance

That is saying by replacing one worker a business has the money to service an investment of $270,000. In most cases a business will be able to spend half that amount and replace one worker.

with inflation for 49 weeks of production while the equipment is still working and incurring only annual maintenance and upgrade costs of $5,000 - $10,000 / year What is more disturbing is where it

41 That is saying by replacing one worker a business has the money to service an investment of $270,000. In most cases a business will be able to spend half that amount and replace one worker. The remaining 50% benefit is a buffer against miscalculation Going forward from year 10 the labour based process for a worker is incurring annual costs starting from $42,000 / year and increasing with inflation for 49 weeks of production while the equipment is still working and incurring only annual maintenance and upgrade costs of $5,000 - $10,000 / year What is more disturbing is where it is higher paid staff who are pushed from, say $15.00 / hour to $18,00 / hour because of the minimum wage policy, become the most vulnerable to the mathematics of manual vs. machine With some mechanization today, at existing wage levels, it is often marginal to be able to afford the technology which provides excellent solutions. The ability to service an additional $100 - $150,000 of equipment technology will in many cases eliminate that problem. Worse, much of the specialized equipment is likely to be purchased from outside the province or country where most of the best technology and mechanization is being developed i.e. a $100,000 weeder that is brilliant at cultivation in tight spaces, but has issues travelling straight, is now able to afford an additional $50,000 'seeing eye' selfsteer mechanism and has few, if any, limitations Summary The free marketplace for local workers correctly determines the value of the jobs in this business. Minimum wage has little relevance and is now damaging, perhaps destructive, to the business and those that rely on the business for an income. The Premier says that increasing the minimum wage will increase spending. That can only be to the extent of the after tax income less what businesses no longer have to spend due to reduced profits and cash flow. It does not determine where money will be spent. Neither does it direct the spending to businesses affected by the increase. It is certain they will not be spent purchasing premium organic produce. It is more likely to go to businesses that are large and are not so affected or will quickly circumvent the problem by employing technology and mechanization. Lto

While the government will collect more tax with a shift from 15% corporate profit to 20% personal tax, that additional money will be absorbed by increased support costs for newly displaced workers

42 While the government will collect more tax with a shift from 15% corporate profit to 20% personal tax, that additional money will be absorbed by increased support costs for newly displaced workers and the impending hiring slowdown While this policy may benefit large technology and mechanized based companies it is a serious blow to small business, where many of the minimum wage workers are hired. Paradoxically these are the businesses that can most easily and will cease operations if they cannot maintain profit and cash flow Realities and misleading statements The fact that some businesses will benefit does not justify the overall negative effect of artificially altering market forces. The Province will survive but at what cost and who is going to pay? Supporters say there will be more money spent because wages are higher and will lead to more economic growth. Mathematically that is just churning 1. A company has a full $ to spend in the economy if it purchases expensable items or services 2. To pay an increased wage from that same$ the company has to make significant deductions and the employee has to pay a higher rate of tax than the company would even if it did not claim an expense. The residue for the employee to spend is considerably less than the$ the company can spend 3. Where workers do have more net income who determines that extra income is going to drive the economy any more than if the employer or his company had retained the same$ to spend as they see fit. How is it that the government knows where the extra money will be spent on driving the economy rather than on sectors of the economy that do not contribute to domestic growth. Where does the low earing demographic spend money? Where does it need to spend money to drive the economy faster? Surveys have shown it is disproportionately towards areas that do not drive an economy quickly 4. Those staying employed will earn more but there will be less people employed in companies that are low skilled labour intensive. Market forces will determine it is so. While some companies may be able to raise prices increased prices across the board result in less total products and services L\\

43 being purchased. Less sales equals less company cash flow and less ability to pay wages. 5. Large companies who can invest in mechanization and technology are incentivized and financially rewarded to replace lower unskilled workers and they will become more competitive with companies that cannot do so, and put some of these companies out of business 6. Where companies have retiring age owners they will be incentivized to sell their assets rather than pitch battle with the problem of fast rising wages, increase sick and vacation days and a lower moral caused by the tightening of the earnings gap. Succession plans are going to be a hard sell especially where many owner manager teams, most often family members, will be earning less than their unskilled employees 7. Increasing the entitlement problem. to give someone something they did not contribute to earning is a serious problem already engrained in Millennials. It is going to be increasingly hard to change that. There will be a higher rate of youth unemployment which will lead to stress, depression and more need for entitled benefits to deal with that. Existing workers, who have earned their higher income will become disenchanted when they see the Gap squeezed, and this will disrupt worker moral Simon Ffrench President, Cookstown Greens Inc. June 1, 2017

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