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Date set for Judicial Review of Ontario government’s refusal to conduct an Environmental Assessment for Northern Ontario Forest Management Plan
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his legal action is being advanced by three Ontario First Nations. It focuses on the refusal by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to order an Environmental Assessment (EA) or impose conditions on the Gordon Cosens forest management plan (FMP). At issue is whether conditions for sustainability are met and consultation with First Nations has been done properly for the 20,000 square km area. The First Nations say the answer to both questions is no. The matter involves forestry in Treaty No. 9, the area known as “Height of Land Treaty” where all waters flow north to James Bay and Hudson Bay. Chapleau Cree First Nation, Missanabie Cree First Nation and Brunswick House First Nation have called this their homeland since long before Confederacy and the forming of Ontario. Each First Nation has several Sustainable Forest Licences (S F Ls) overlapping their respective territories. For decades, they have attempted to find ways to achieve a more equal and full participation in forestry and forest management – an industry with a far-reaching industrial footprint and worth over $15B. They are seeking to be partners in ensuring that the forests remain healthy in the longterm, and Ontario’s forest industry is sustainable. The three First Nations have been forced to the Courts by the Province’s lack of action. The Supreme Court of Canada has made clear that the Long Term Crown must act Forecast honourably in all its Thursday d ealings with First High 16 Nations. Those dealings Low 10 include the management Friday of the forests. The honour High 19 of the Crown is not Low 14 upheld when forest Saturday management plans are High 18 Low 12 Sunday High 15 Low 9 Monday High 13 Low 7 Tuesday High 9 Low 4
approved over the objection of First Nations who are trying to participate and have their voices heard. On August 31, the First Nations launched a Judicial Review of a May 2020 decision to refuse their request for an EA. It is a significant challenge to Ontario’s recently approved 10-year FMP for the Gordon Cosens Forest Management Unit (FMU). The Divisional Court set a hearing date of March 9, 2021. “We are done with the confusion, ineffective processes and lip service,” said Chief Keith Corston (Chapleau Cree First Nation). “We need Ontario to collaborate closely with us and we need results. We only have one Boreal Forest and one homeland.” To understand and appreciate the First Nations’ concerns, the public, bureaucrats and the Courts need only look at reports from Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner. Losing Touch: Annual Report 2011/2012 Part 1, page 26 Losing (Our) Touch: Annual Report 2011/2012 Part 2, pages 37 - 38 2018 Environmental Protection Report - Back to Basics: Respecting the Public’s Voice on the Environment, page 16 “Canadians should be shocked to know that environmental assessments are not done for the 10year FMPs and Ontario continues to rely on an environmental assessment review done from 19881992,” stated David Flood, General Manager of Wahkohtowin Development GP Inc. “This EA review led to the 1994 Timber Class Environmental Assessment Approval and Declaration Orders made by Ontario which contained conditions for the Approval to apply.” Chief Jason Gauthier (Missanabie Cree First Nation) said: “For many years we have tried to stop aerial herbicide spraying and other harmful forestry practices, but Ontario has not listened. It
continues to approve and use poison that kills every leaf when it is sprayed from above.” He observed, “We know there is a better way to manage the forests. We must end aerial glyphosate herbicide spraying and adopt alternatives for the sake of the forests and our own health. Several countries have banned glyphosate use, the active ingredient most used for aerial spraying in Ontario and Quebec banned the practice over a decade ago.” It is important to note that the events the First Nations are asking the Court to review took place prior to recent amendments to Ontario’s forestry and EA regime. In June 2020, the Ford Government revoked the Declaration Order and amended Environmental Assessment Act Regulation 334 to expressly exempt Crown forest management from EA and eliminate the former Declaration Order conditions. The Ontario EA regime has been further diminished by the July 2020 Omnibus Bill 197, COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (see Schedule 6), which makes major amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act. This Judicial Review is an important opportunity to understand and give effect to the protections for forest health and sustainability that existed under the previous forestry and EA regime, before the sweeping changes were made in the name of removing duplication and red tape. “Our efforts to engage with Ontario have not worked, and the current approach to forestry in Ontario is resulting in the death of the boreal forest by a thousand cuts,” said Chief St. Denis (Brunswick House First Nation). “Ontario’s must work hand in hand with us to stop the damage and create a new approach. Removing the Declaration Order and EA protections during a pandemic is wrong. We need a proactive government that will collaborate with us until we all see change and more sustainable forestry practices on the land where we live.”
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- Page 2 animals. NOTE: Please address any questions or comments in regards to this email to myself and Mr. Bromley, Flying Post FN. Dear Mrs Kelly Ellis, MNRF On behalf of the Mattagami First Nation Dear Mr. Ryan Milne, EACOM and specifically in regards to the sections of the Pineland Forest which overlap with traditional Re: Comments re the Draft 2021 - 2031 Pineland hunting and fishing territory of the Mattagami Forest Management Plan First Nation. Please include a 3km buffer zone Comment Deadline Sept 14, 2020 for all "feeder" creeks which supply water to Re: Comments re the proposed continued use of traditional fishing areas as well as a 10km buffer non-essential chemical herbicides for the 2021 - to attempt to maintain the integrity of big game 2031 Pineland Forest Management Plan animals. NOTE: Please address any questions or NOTE: The Pineland Forest is a vast region that comments in regards to this email to Mr. Tim is encompassed by the towns of Chapleau, Harvey, Mattagami FN. Timmins, Sudbury with Foleyet and Gogama in On my own behalf, as a lifetime resident the center (North Eastern Ontario) of the town of Foleyet, and specifically in regards Please accept this email in its entirety (as to the section of the Pineland forest within 3kms well as the attachments) and consider them to be of any "feeder" creeks, rivers, streams, or lakes comments for the Draft 2021-2031 Pineland that flow into the Ivanhoe Lake and Ivanhoe Forest Management Plan. River (the water supplies for Ivanhoe Lake and On behalf of Mr. Graham Bromley of Foleyet Residents)... Foleyet, Ontario (INAC #2270075401) and Please accept the following email as specifically in regards to the sections of the comments for the 2021 - 2031 Pineland Forest Pineland Forest which overlap with traditional Management Plan. hunting and fishing territory of the Flying Post This letter is a demand that the Ontario Ministry First Nation. Please include a 3km buffer zone for of the Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) all "feeder" creeks which supply water to follow Quebec's lead (from 2001) and prohibit all traditional fishing areas as well as a 10km buffer non-essential chemical herbicide applications by to attempt to maintain the integrity of big game EACOM within the specified geographic regions of the Pineland Forest for the 2021 - 2031 Pineland Forest Management Plan. EACOM is currently using "glyphosate" based chemicals, which are being linked to cancers in more and more scientific studies (and court cases). MNRF was previously approving the use of 2,4-D and 2,4-5 (the two ingredients of agent orange) for the same purpose and with the same justification - "its safe, its government approved". It's time to stop this un-necessary practice and put health FIRST over shareholder profits !!! It's time to review commitments regarding First Nation Treaty Rights to fish and hunt, specifically government requirements to "minimally infringe" upon said rights. With non-chemical alternatives available and in use in identical forest compositions within Quebec, Ontario is failing the "minimal infringement" test and chaexpress@sympatico.ca standard. 705-864-2579 It's time to seriously question Ontario's OVERALL
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big picture of giving priority to multinational shareholder profit margins VS/ ABOVE the health and well being of Canadians, clean waterways, a healthy ecosystem, abundant big game populations, increased employment opportunities, etc. etc. etc .... Keep in mind that the chemicals being sprayed within Ontario's boreal forests do eventually make it into the waterways (which flow North, South, East, and West) and cannot be removed from the even the most sophisticated water filtration plants such as those in Toronto. This realization means that non-essential chemical herbicide spraying is not just a "northern" issue. Despite claims that these chemicals cannot "run off" or leach into nearby waterbodies, Ontario saw drastic reductions in these chemicals in southern waterbodies immediately after passing the Ontario Cosmetic Pesticides legislation.. Quebec banned the use of these ch emicals s in ce 2 0 0 1 f o r h ealth an d environmental reasons. On what would be the 20 year anniversary, Ontario MNRF and EACOM are proposing to do the opposite by continuing to dump tanker truck loads (by helicopter) of chemical herbicides (basically Roundup - glyphosate based) onto Ontario's last remaining pristine forests .... Non-essential chemical herbicides being used in the deforestation / reforestation process absolutely HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO AND HAVE CAUSED both environmental and human harm. While the negative impacts are often difficult to measure in quantitative terms, I can tell you (as a bush pilot) that the thousands of acres of Ontario's pristine forests being chemically burned annually are ecological dead zones for decades. The big game animals disappear and never return in concentrations anything like what was there before. The small game animals disappear or die. Channels of dead vegetation often show me 1 year after spraying has occurred that these chemicals drained through the low land marshes which feed into the rivers, lakes, and creeks. In regards to chemical herbicide use, I've heard countless times from MNRF – It's “approved” at the federal level so it must be safe. In response, I would remind MNRF that there are huge safety gaps being recognized by those same federal approval agencies, most notably when it comes to required waiting intervals between glyphosate chemical exposure by animals and harvesting said animals for human consumption. This absolutely required interval between livestock exposure to glyphosate and human consumption is impossible to maintain in a wilderness setting. The wild game being harvested frequently would be illegal to sell at Cont’d on P.12
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Chapleau Chapleau pioneers faced hardships as Moments community carved out of the wilderness by
Michael J. Morris "Wouldn't this make you weep?"' an article in the Richard Brownlee Papers asks about the Canadian Pacific Railway at Chapleau in 1915 It continues, " In December 1915 they {the CPR} moving over 450 cars a day through Chapleau. 56 crews were needed to handle the work.-- they had fifty engines to handle the work alone with six passenger and two yard engines -there were three sets of dispatchers and new offices all along the line were opened up employing some thirty extra operators". Then, the article takes the reader back to the 1880s. The first public library in Chapleau was in 1888. A passenger coach was first used, and later a building was erected near the CPR water tank about across from the Boston Cafe now the Dominion Restaurant. It noted that for more than sixteen years this institution was the centre of the social and intellectual life of the community. It was the
Mechanics Institute. By the time it burned down in 1906, there was a library of some 2000 volumes made up of the best books that were available .Sir William Van Horne of C P R fame made books available to many libraries across Canada. It had also been the town hall. Also at this time in 1886, five general stores were opened. Patrick A. Mulligan (my great great uncle) had one at the intersection of Birch and Young streets where the Dominion Store was located years later. T.A Austin moved down from the hill where Lady Minto Hospital was. Others were The Hudson Bay Company Deland and Kellett, and P Manion. In 2020. as I write, all these stores are
First pleasure boat .. names not available long gone. The article notes that the first boat on the lake (river) was an old sail boat owned by W.R. McAdam and B. Best. It was called 'The Volunteer' and a crew member was J.B. Dexter. Mr. Dexter was also the organizer of the Chapleau Fire Department. The Queen's Hotel, later the Sportsman, was built by Harry West and Charles Tilley in 1887. The Algoma Hotel was opened in 1890 but burned down .It was later rebuilt. In the very early years there were two rows of boxcars in which people lived. One street was called Goslin Avenue while the other was Stovepipe Avenue. This is just another glimpse at some aspects of the life and times in early Chapleau. These early citizens faced many hardships but succeeded in carving a community out of the wilderness. My email is mj,morris@live,ca Chapleau Main Street early 1900s
Celebrating at Queen's Hotel
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, September 24, 2020
REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
With the unexpected pandemic thrust upon us in the late winter it’s easy to forget that parliament had barely begun working in the 43rd parliament at the time. In fact, MPs didn’t even meet until December 5th having gone through the federal election in the autumn. All this is to say, that MPs haven’t even scratched the surface of potential legislative work in the first session of this parliament. Now, we are preparing for a second Throne Speech in a year and the last-minute engagement with opposition parties belies the fact that this government is working in a minority scenario and must secure support from one of three parties to pass the impending confidence vote. The real question seems to be – do they even want the Throne Speech to pass? That question would have had more gravity to it a few months ago when pollsters confirmed that incumbent governments were reaping the rewards of pandemic relief efforts and that Canada was no exception to the phenomenon. Then the
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Government needs to remember there’s work to do WE scandal hit and most observers suggested that would put an end to any election fever in the Prime Minister’s camp. But this is the same person who survived a black-face scandal in the middle of an election so there may not be as much doubt in his camp as observers suggest. By proroguing parliament, the government was able to close the committees that were looking into the WE scandal so there is no knowing what impact that would have on voter’s intentions in a hypothetical autumn election. The polling numbers dropped for the government in the aftermath and it isn’t unreasonable to suggest that further revelations may lead to more wavering support. These are important considerations for the governing party but aren’t reason enough to abandon the 43rd parliament in order to avoid them. If the government wants to govern, they already have the ability to do so. What is worrisome is that they appear more concerned with their own fortunes than that of those who are struggling under the pandemic – or those who were already struggling to get by before that. To help those people the government needs to work with the opposition. Less than two weeks from the event, it would seem that members of the press had more of an idea as to what is in the Throne Speech than any opposition party. We have seen trial balloons floated about housing investments, Employment
Insurance reform and many other issues that, quite frankly, New Democrats have been proposing for years. If they truly want to pursue these ideas, they clearly have a willing partner that could help them get results for Canadians, but again, there has been no communication formal or informal. Additionally, the majority of voters in last year’s election supported parties that proposed stronger efforts to address climate change. Since then there has been nothing in the way of concrete measures, efforts, or even discussion on the subject from the government. While we all realize a pandemic can force you to change your plans in the short-term, our ability to avoid the worst consequences of climate change are tied to a rapidly decreasing timeline. That timeline doesn’t have gaps and do-overs built in. Canadians can’t wait until the Liberals get the parliament they prefer. If the priority becomes the well-being of political parties, we may as well admit we will never make headway on big issues. The Throne speech will be challenging given the last-minute nature of consultation and negotiations. The budget will be even more important for that and if the government goes it alone, odds are they will get the election they, incredibly, desire. That said, Canadians may not be as eager to give them what they want when they realize the government mostly sees them as an accessory to their own desires.
Le gouvernement doit se rappeler qu’il a du pain sur la planche Avec la pandémie inattendue qui s’est abattue sur nous à la fin de l’hiver, il est facile d’oublier que le Parlement avait à peine entamé ses travaux au début de la 43e législature. En fait, après les élections fédérales de l’automne, il a fallu attendre jusqu’au 5 décembre pour que les députés se réunissent. Tout cela pour dire que les élus n’ont guère fait progresser de dossiers législatifs durant la première session de la présente législature. Aujourd’hui, nous nous préparons à un deuxième discours du Trône en un an et le dialogue de dernière minute amorcé avec les partis d’opposition ne donne pas l’impression que le gouvernement travaille en situation de minorité et qu’il doit obtenir le soutien de l’un des trois partis pour remporter le vote de confiance imminent. On en vient à se demander : veut-il même que le discours du Trône soit adopté? Cette question aurait été plus grave il y a quelques mois, lorsque les sondeurs ont confirmé que les gouvernements en poste récoltaient les fruits des mesures de soutien relatives à la pandémie et que le Canada ne faisait pas exception à la règle. Puis la controverse de l’organisme UNIS a éclaté et la plupart des observateurs ont laissé entendre que cela refroidirait certainement les ardeurs électorales dans le camp du premier ministre. Mais on parle ici de quelqu’un qui a survécu à un scandale de « black face » en plein milieu d’une élection, alors le doute n’est peut-être pas aussi présent dans son camp que le suggèrent les observateurs.
En prorogeant le Parlement, le gouvernement a sonné le glas des comités qui se penchaient sur le scandale du groupe UNIS; il est donc impossible de savoir quel impact cela aurait eu sur les intentions des électeurs à l’égard d’une hypothétique élection à l’automne. Dans la foulée du scandale, les sondages ont démontré une chute de popularité du gouvernement et il n’est pas déraisonnable de penser que de nouvelles révélations pourraient éroder encore plus son soutien. Ce sont là des considérations importantes pour le parti au pouvoir, mais ce n’est pas une raison suffisante pour abandonner la 43e législature afin de les éviter. Si le gouvernement veut gouverner, il a déjà la capacité de le faire. Ce qui est inquiétant, c’est qu’il semble plus soucieux de son propre sort que de celui des gens à qui la pandémie donne du fil à retordre – ou des gens qui avaient déjà du mal à s’en sortir avant. Pour aider ces personnes, le gouvernement doit tendre la main à l’opposition. Or, à moins de deux semaines du discours du Trône, il semblerait que les journalistes en sachent plus sur son contenu que les partis d’opposition. On a certes vu, çà et là, quelques ballons d’essai évoquant des investissements dans le logement, la réforme de l’assurance-emploi et bien d’autres idées que, très franchement, les néodémocrates proposent depuis des lustres. Toutefois, si le gouvernement veut vraiment donner suite à ces idées et obtenir des résultats pour les Canadiens, il a en face de lui un partenaire tout à fait disposé à
l’épauler, mais, encore une fois, aucune communication n’a été tentée, ni officielle ni officieuse. Par ailleurs, la majorité des électeurs au scrutin de l’année dernière ont soutenu les partis qui proposaient des mesures plus dynamiques pour lutter contre les changements climatiques. Depuis lors, le gouvernement n’a rien fait en matière de mesures concrètes, d’efforts ou même de discussions sur le sujet. Si nous sommes tous conscients qu’une pandémie peut nous obliger à modifier nos projets à court terme, notre capacité à éviter les pires conséquences des changements climatiques repose sur un échéancier de plus en plus serré. Un échéancier qui ne donne aucune occasion de se rattraper. Les Canadiens ne peuvent se permettre d’attendre que les libéraux obtiennent le Parlement qu’ils préfèrent. Si la priorité devient le bien-être des partis politiques, autant admettre que nous n’accomplirons jamais de progrès dans les grands dossiers. Le discours du Trône ne sera pas facile, étant donné que les consultations et les négociations ont été lancées à la dernière minute. Le budget sera encore plus important à cet égard, et si le gouvernement fait cavalier seul, il y a fort à parier qu’il obtiendra les élections qu’il souhaite, aussi incroyable que cela puisse paraître. Cela dit, les Canadiens seront sans doute moins désireux de lui accorder ce qu’il veut quand ils se rendront compte que le gouvernement les considère surtout comme des complices de ses propres désirs.
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REVIEW Review of Draft Forest Management Plan Martel-Magpie Forest 2021-2031 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Rayonier Advanced Materials and the Martel and Magpie Forests Local Citizens’ Committees (LCC) invite you to review and comment on the 2021–2031 Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Martel-Magpie Forest. The Planning Process The FMP takes approximately three years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public consultation and First Nation and Métis community involvement and consultation are provided. The third opportunity (Stage Three) for this FMP occurred on March 24 – May 23, 2020 when the public was invited to review and comment on proposed operations for the ten-year period of the FMP. This ‘Stage Four’ notice is to invite you to: • review and comment on the draft FMP; and • contribute to the background information. Comments from the public will be considered in revisions to the draft FMP. How to Get Involved The Draft FMP and the Draft FMP summary will be available electronically on the Ontario government website at https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmponline and can be made available by contacting the Rayonier Advanced Materials, contact listed below, during normal office hours for a period of 60 days October 24, 2020 – December 23, 2020. Comments on the draft FMP for the Martel-Magpie Forest must be received by Kelly Ellis of the planning team, by December 23, 2020. In addition to the most current versions of the information and maps which were previously available, the following information can be obtained electronically on the Ontario government website at https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online to assist you in your review: • Draft FMP, including supplementary documentation; • Draft FMP summary. The Information Forum related to the review of Draft Forest Management Plan will be held via individual or group remote meetings which may be arranged by calling the individuals listed below during the review period. Remote meetings with representatives of the planning team and the LCC can be also requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to remotely meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Kelly Ellis, R.P.F. A/Resource Management Supervisor MNRF Chapleau District Office tel: 705-864-3163 e-mail: kelly.ellis@ontario.ca
Don Bazeley, R.P.F. Plan Author Rayonier Advanced Materials tel: 705-360-1276 e-mail: don.bazeley@rayonieram.com
Sarah Sullivan, R.P.F. Management Forester MNRF Wawa District Office tel: 705-864-3167 e-mail: sarah.sullivan2@ontario.ca
Vic Wearn Martel and Magpie Forests LCC Contact c/o: MNRF Chapleau District Office tel: 705-864-3163 e-mail: kelly.ellis@ontario.ca
During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the MNRF District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the 2020 Forest Management Planning Manual (Part A, Section 2.4.1). The last possible date to seek issue resolution with the MNRF Regional Director is January 7, 2021. Stay Involved Further information on how to get involved in forest management planning and to better understand the stages of public consultation please visit the following link: https:/ /www.ontario.ca/document/participate-forest-management-ontario/how-get-involved-forest-management The MNRF-approved FMP will be available for inspection for the 10-year duration of the FMP Stage Five - Inspection of the MNRF-approved FMP. The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for January 29, 2021. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority provided by the Forest Management Planning Manual, 2020 approved by regulation under Section 68 of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act, 1994. Any personal information you provide (home and/or email address, name, telephone number, etc.) may be used and shared between MNRF and/or the sustainable forest licensee to contact you regarding comments submitted. Your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may also be used by the MNRF to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca. Renseignements en français : Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca
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EXAMEN Examen de l’ébauche du plan de gestion forestière Plan de gestion forestière 2021-2031 de la forêt martel-magpie Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF) de l’Ontario, Rayonier Advanced Materials et le comité local de citoyens (CLC) forêts Martel et Magpie vous invitent à examiner et à commenter l’ébauche du plan de gestion forestière (PGF) 2021-2031 de la forêt Martel-Magpie. Le processus de planification Environ trois ans seront nécessaires pour mener à bien le PGF. Durant cette période, il y aura cinq occasions officielles de consultation publique ainsi que de consultation et de participation des communautés des Premières Nations et des Métis. La troisième occasion (l’étape 3) pour le PGF dont il est ici question a eu lieu 24 mars au 23 mai 2020 lorsque le grand public a été invité à examiner et à commenter les activités proposées pour la période de dix ans du PGF. Cet avis de l’étape 4 a pour objet de vous inviter à : • examiner et à commenter l’ébauche du PGF; • fournir des renseignements généraux. Les commentaires du public seront pris en considération dans les révisions de l’ébauche du PGF. Comment participer Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur la façon de participer à la planification de la gestion forestière et pour mieux comprendre les étapes de la consultation publique, veuillez consulter le lien suivant : https:/ /www.ontario.ca/fr/document/manuel-de-participation-lagestion-forestiere-des-terres-de-la-couronne-en-ontario/ comment-participer-la-gestion-forestiere L’ébauche du PGF et son sommaire pourront être consultés en version électronique sur le site web du gouvernement de l’Ontario à l’adresse https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online?language=fr ou en communiquant avec la personne-ressource de la société Rayonier Advanced Materials indiquée ci-dessous, pendant les heures normales de bureau pendant une période de 60 jours, 24 octobre 2020 au 23 décembre 2020. Les commentaires au sujet de l’ébauche du PGF de la forêt Martel-Magpie devront avoir été reçus par Kelly Ellis de l’équipe de planification au plus tard le 23 décembre 2020. En plus des dernières versions de l’information et des cartes que l’on avait déjà pu voir, il sera possible d’y examiner les renseignements suivants en version électronique sur le site web du gouvernement de l’Ontario https:/ /nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online pour vous aider dans votre examen : • ébauche du PGF, y compris la documentation supplémentaire; • sommaire de l’ébauche du PGF. Le forum d’information lié à l’examen de l’ébauche du plan de gestion forestière se tiendra par le biais de rencontres à distance individuelles ou de groupe qui peuvent être organisées en appelant les personnes énumérées ci-dessous pendant la période d’examen. Pendant l’élaboration du plan, vous avez la possibilité de demander une rencontre à distance des porte-parole de l’équipe du plan et du comité local de citoyens n’importe quand. Si vous demandez à rencontrer à distance des membres de l’équipe du plan hors des heures de bureau, cela sera organisé dans les limites de ce qui est raisonnable. Si vous avez besoin de plus amples renseignements ou si vous souhaitez discuter de vos intérêts avec un membre de l’équipe de planification, nous vous prions de communiquer avec l’une des personnes indiquées ci-dessous : Kelly Ellis, F.P.I. Superviseure de la gestion des ressources intérimaire MRNF, Bureau de district de Chapleau tél. : 705 864-3163 courriel : kelly.ellis@ontario.ca Sarah Sullivan, F.P.I. Aménagiste forestière MRNF, Bureau de district de Wawa tél. : 705 864-3167 courriel : sarah.sullivan2@ontario.ca
Don Bazeley, F.P.I. Auteur du plan Rayonier Advanced Materials tél. : 705 360-1276 courriel : don.bazeley@rayonieram.com Vic Wearn Personne-ressource du CLC des forêts Martel et Magpie A/S du : MRNF, Bureau de district de Chapleau tél. : 705 864-3163 courriel : kelly.ellis@ontario.ca Pendant le processus de planification, vous avez la possibilité de présenter par écrit une demande de résolution de problème en communiquant avec le chef de district ou le directeur régional du MRNF. Le Manuel de planification de la gestion forestière 2020 (partie A, section 2.4.1) décrit le processus en question. Le 7 janvier 2021 est la date limite pour demander la résolution d’un différend au directeur régional du MRNF. D’autres occasions de participer Le PGF approuvé par le MRNF pourra être examiné pendant la période de 10 ans de l’étape 5 à savoir l’inspection du PGF approuvé par le MRNF. L’approbation du PGF est provisoirement prévue pour le 29 janvier 2021. Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts recueille des commentaires et des renseignements en vertu des pouvoirs qui lui sont conférés par le Manuel de planification de la gestion forestière 2020 approuvé par un règlement en vertu de l’article 68 de la Loi de 1994 sur la durabilité des forêts de la Couronne. Le MRNF et le titulaire de permis d’aménagement forestier durable [s’il y en a un] pourraient utiliser ou partager toute information personnelle que vous fournissez (adresse postale ou électronique, nom, numéro de téléphone, etc.) pour vous contacter concernant les commentaires soumis. Vos commentaires seront intégrés au processus de consultation publique et pourraient être communiqués au grand public. Le ministère des Richesses naturelles et des Forêts pourrait également utiliser vos renseignements personnels pour vous transmettre de l’information sur cette activité de planification de l’aménagement forestier. Si vous avez des questions au sujet de l’utilisation de vos renseignements personnels, veuillez communiquer avec Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca. Information in English: Leah.Cyr@ontario.ca.
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Rate of Increase in COVID-19 among Staff, Residents, and Patients in Ontario’s Health Care Settings More Than Doubled: Coalition Fears Second Wave in Long-Term Care term care home in Ottawa, operated by who was in a shared room, did not happen until Extendicare. As of September 22, ninety-two days after her roommate was exhibiting residents and staff have contracted COVID-19 symptoms and finally got tested, and then both since August 30 when the outbreak was declared, disinfection of the room and isolation was further twenty-four of whom are staff and 68 are delayed. Well over 100 residents and staff have residents. Despite claims by the Ministry of contracted COVID-19 in Ottawa’s long-term Long-Term Care on September 11 that the home care homes outbreaks since the end of August. By all measures, the rate of the spread of had adequate staffing and by Ottawa’s Chief • Medical Officer of Health that it had adequate COVID-19 in health care settings is rising. The PPE, a staff member has come forward to say that OHC has calculated that these rates have more staff working directly with COVID-positive than doubled over the last three weeks: the rate of residents do not have N95 masks and families increase for people infected cumulatively (both have long reported that the home has inadequate staff and patients/residents) in health and staffing (even prior to COVID-19). The home congregate settings; the rate of increase for staff has asked for staffing help and the Chief Medical infected cumulatively, and; the rate of increase Officer of Health for Ottawa as of yesterday for patients/residents infected cumulatively. The report tracking of COVID-19 ordered the Ottawa Hospital to take over the home as well as Laurier Manor which also has a Outbreaks in Health Care Settings is available on serious outbreak (16 staff and residents infected) the Coalition’s website here. For more information: Natalie Mehra, also an Extendicare home. Only four residents from West End Villa are reported to have been executive director (416) 230-6402 transferred to hospital. One family has revealed to the media Ford government's return to school plan unravelling because it that testing for their grandmother refuses to fund smaller class sizes to keep students, educators safe The Ford government's refusal to mandate smaller class sizes and provide the necessary funding to school boards to meet that goal is putting students and educators at risk as the province enters a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Every day, Doug Ford is being disingenuous when saying that his government has done everything it can to ensure schools are safe," said Sam Hammond, President of the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO). "How many teachers and Hydro One has scheduled a planned power outage for parents have to report classes in the range of 25, 30 or more Sunday September 27th, 2020 from students before the government admits it has underfunded a safe 7:00 AM until approximately 11:00 AM return to school? There are now 62 school-related cases of COVID-19 as of today." Areas affected: The Conservatives' refusal to support a motion by the NDP that called for a cap on all class sizes of 15 follows a study by SickKids Hospital concluding that physical distancing between students in a typical classroom was not possible with more than 1215 students in the class. Outages are necessary for delivery of a safe and reliable supply of electricity to "Ford's obstinacy is simply a matter of not wanting to spend you. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for money, money that the government has. He's not even listening to your understanding. Thank you for your patience. parents who want funding for smaller class sizes," added Hammond. Sixty-six per cent of parents support temporary new Le dimanche le 27 septembre, 2020 government funding to reduce elementary class sizes, according to current polling conducted for ETFO by Innovative Research de 7h00 à 11h00 Group. Earlier this month, Ontario's Financial Accountability Régions affectées: Officer said that $6.7 billion allocated by the Ontario government for COVID response remains unspent and that the federal government has paid 97 per cent of Ontario's COVID response. ETFO represents 83,000 elementary public school teachers, occasional teachers and education professionals across Les pannes d’électricité planifiées sont nécessaire afin d’assurer un the province. Its Building Better Schools education agenda can be service fiable et sécuritaire. On s’excuse des inconvénients que cela viewed at BuildingBetterSchools.ca.
The Ontario Health Coalition released its most recent report detailing the COVID-19 outbreaks it has tracked from reliable sources in health care settings since the beginning of the pandemic. The OHC has tracked 90 currently active outbreaks, 33 of which started from the end of August. Ottawa has 11 outbreaks in longterm care alone, and the worst ones are across two long-term care homes. One is quite large, and the other one is devastating. We have calculated that the rates of increase among staff, residents, and patients contracting COVID-19 in Ontario health and congregate care settings have more than doubled over three weeks. Here are our key findings: • There are currently 35 active outbreaks in Ontario long-term care homes that we have found. This is higher than the numbers reported by the Ontario government and Public Health Ontario. We also found 19 active outbreaks in hospitals, 26 active outbreaks in retirement homes. Most are small (5 people or less). • The largest outbreak in a health care setting currently is at the West End Villa long-
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Ontario Limits the Size of Unmonitored and Private Social Gatherings across Entire Province
Province Takes Decisive Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, is reducing limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province. Earlier this week, the government imposed these restrictions in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. The details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. "Over the past several days, we have seen an alarming growth in the number of COVID-19 cases in the province," said Premier Ford. "Clearly, the numbers are heading in the wrong direction. That's why we are taking decisive action to lower the size of unmonitored private social gatherings in every region of Ontario. We need everyone to follow the public health rules in order to prevent another provincewide lockdown, and protect all our citizens, especially the elderly and the vulnerable." Unmonitored and private social gatherings include functions, parties, dinners, gatherings, BBQs or wedding receptions held in private
residences, backyards, parks and other recreational areas. The new limit on the number of people allowed to attend an unmonitored private social gathering across the province is: -10 people at an indoor event or gathering (previous limit of 50); or -25 people at an outdoor event or gathering (previous limit of 100). -Indoor and outdoor events and gatherings cannot be merged together. Gatherings of 35 (25 outdoors and 10 indoors) are not permitted. "We are taking further action to slow the spread and limit new cases of COVID-19 by reducing the size of private social gatherings across Ontario. This action is based on the increasing case counts that we are seeing," said Minister Elliott. "As we continue to closely monitor the spread of this virus, we will never hesitate to take further action to protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians." The new limits will not apply to events or gatherings held in staffed businesses and facilities, such as bars, restaurants, cinemas, convention centres, banquet halls, gyms, places of worship, recreational sporting or performing art events. Existing rules, including public health and workplace safety measures for these businesses and facilities, continue to be in effect. These new limits are effective immediately. To s u p p o r t b e t t e r compliance with public health guidelines, amendments to the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act would, if passed, establish: -A new offence regarding hosting or organizing a gathering in residential premises or other prescribed premises that exceeds limits under an order. -A minimum fine of $10,000 for organizers of these gatherings. -Authority for the Lieutenant Governor in Council to prescribe additional types of premises for the purpose of the new offence. -Authority for a police officer, special constable or First Nations constable to order the temporary closure of a premises where there are reasonable grounds to believe that any gathering exceeding the number of people allowed is taking place and require individuals to leave the premises. "It is critical that we
continue to take the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of all Ontarians," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. "We are making it easier for communities to keep people safe through a broad array of tools and deterrents including stiffer penalties for organizing social gatherings at private residences that violate the applicable size restrictions. Today's expansion of gathering restrictions across the province shows that we remain agile in our response to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Ontario." The Chief Medical Officer of Health and other public health experts continue to closely monitor the evolving situation to advise when public health measures or restrictions can be further loosened or if they need to be tightened. It remains critically important for everyone to continue following public health advice. This includes: -staying home when ill, or keeping your child home from school when ill, even with mild symptoms; practising physical distancing with those outside your household or social circle, or at gatherings; protecting your social circle; -wearing a face covering when physical distancing is a challenge or where it is mandatory to do so; -washing your hands frequently and thoroughly; and adhering to gathering limits and rules. For additional protection, the Ontario government is encouraging everyone to download the new COVID Alert app on their smart phone from the Apple and Google Play app stores. On July 24, 2020, the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act (ROA) came into force to ensure important measures remained in place after the provincial declared emergency came to an end. Under the ROA, orders can be extended for up to 30 days at a time. The government will continue to review all orders continued under the ROA and will report on order extensions to the Select Committee on Emergency Management Oversight. Some local municipalities may have enacted by-laws or local medical officers of health may have issued Section 22 orders under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, mandating the use of face coverings, and other restrictions, in some settings. Other medical officers of health may have mandated the use of face coverings, and other restrictions, through reference to emergency orders. Refer to local municipal or public health unit webpages for more information. Over 180 guidance resources are available to businesses to help them safely reopen and keep customers and workers safe. Testing is available at any of the province’s 147 assessment centres currently open. To find your closest assessment centre, please visit Ontario.ca/coronavirus.
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Ontario Set to Launch Largest Flu Immunization Campaign in Province's History
New Investments Part of the Government’s COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan The Ontario government is implementing the largest flu immunization campaign in Ontario's history. The campaign is part of the province's comprehensive plan to prepare the health system for a second wave of COVID-19. The plan, entitled Keeping Ontarians Safe: Preparing for Future Waves of COVID-19, sets out a series of steps to prevent, identify and respond to any outbreak scenario this fall. Details were provided today by Premier Doug Ford and Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “We've been working through the summer to put in place a robust and comprehensive plan to tackle a potential, more challenging second wave of COVID-19," said Premier Ford. "It's important that we prepare for any scenario in order to protect all of our citizens, especially our seniors and most vulnerable. Our government is doing everything it can to defeat this deadly virus, including delivering an unprecedented flu shot campaign to maintain capacity in our hospitals." The Keeping Ontarians Safe plan will:
-Maintain strong public health measures, including continued expansion of testing and case and contact management; -Quickly identify, manage and prevent COVID19 outbreaks; -Accelerate efforts to reduce health service backlogs; -Prepare for surges in COVID-19 cases; -Recruit, retain, train and support health care workers, while also continuing to engage families and caregivers; and -Implement the largest flu immunization campaign in Ontario's history. Given the size and complexity of the Keeping Ontarians Safe plan, the province will release details over the coming days. "Our government has been working directly alongside our partners on the frontlines to ensure the health system is ready to deal with any future waves of COVID-19," said Minister Elliott. "While our best defense continues to be our everyday actions to stop the spread, like practising physical distancing, wearing face masks and staying home when ill, we have developed a plan that prepares us for any eventuality, including the approaching flu and cold season." The annual spread of the flu presents an additional PROJECT DESCRIPTION challenge to Ontario's response 2 Re-roofing of the Hospital Garage, approximately 1800ft. to future waves of COVID-19. That's why the province is Remove and Change the existing garage investing almost $70 million to LOCATION purchase flu vaccines to deliver a 6 Broomhead Road robust and expanded campaign Chapleau, Ontario t h i s y e a r. O n t a r i o h a s implemented several measures, OWNER such as: Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services Ordering 5.1 million flu P.O. Box/C.P. 757 vaccine doses in partnership 6 Chemin Broomhead Rd., Chapleau, Ontario P0M 1K0 with the federal government and other provinces and territories, BIDS RECEIVED No later than 4:00 p.m. October 2nd, 2020 700,000 more than the Interested parties are invited to submit their tenders via approximated usage last year. email to jnicol@sscha.ca. Please indicate Project #REQN- This includes 1.3 million high425145 dose vaccine doses for Ontario seniors, especially those with INSURANCE pre-existing health conditions; Successful applicant must show proof of $2M Liability Prioritizing early distribution of Insurance and WSIB clearance. the flu vaccine for vulnerable populations in long-term care For more information, please contact Jean Louis Nicol at homes, hospitals and retirement 705-864-3063 or by email jnicol@sschs.ca. homes;
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Investing an additional $26.5 million to purchase additional flu vaccine doses if required and made available through the national vaccine bulk procurement program; For the first time in Ontario's history, improving access by allocating high-dose flu vaccines for seniors to participating pharmacies; and Launching a public education campaign to encourage getting the flu shot. "The Ontario Pharmacists Association is very pleased that pharmacy professionals will have a significant role in the Ontario government's fall preparedness plan to protect Ontarians this year from flu and COVID-19," said Justin Bates, C E O of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. "The Ontario government's decision to expand the high-dose flu vaccine program recognizes the high degree of accessibility of frontline pharmacy professionals, especially during the pandemic, as well as pharmacy's dramatic success story in boosting immunization rates against influenza." The flu shot will be available in the coming weeks at primary care provider offices and public health units for anyone over the age of six months, and participating pharmacies for anyone five years of age or older. When getting the flu shot, Ontarians should continue to follow COVID-19 public health measures, including wearing a face covering, frequent handwashing, and maintaining physical distance from those outside their household or social circle. The flu is a contagious illness that can result in a hospital stay or can lead to complications such as pneumonia, heart attack or, in rare cases, death. The flu shot is especially important for children four and under, those who are pregnant and people 65 years and older who are at higher risk of flu-related complications. Children four and under should visit their doctor to get the flu shot. Flu season can start as early as November. It takes about two weeks for the flu shot to reach full effect, so be sure to get the shot when it becomes available. Last flu season, there were about 5,719 flu-related hospitalizations in Ontario and 280 flu-related deaths. To measure the success of this year’s flu immunization campaign, the province will measure the following: higher number of doses distributed this year in comparison with 2019, and higher estimated vaccine uptake in comparison with 2019.
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