Canadian Auto Workers Durham Regional Environment Council
Energy from Waste
A public forum to discuss the potential social, economic and environmental impacts of an
Energy from Waste Facility proposed for Durham Region.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
CAW Local 222 Hall
1425 Phillip Murray Ave.
Oshawa, ON
Energy from Waste Facility proposed for Durham Region.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
CAW Local 222 Hall
1425 Phillip Murray Ave.
Oshawa, ON
Canadian Auto Workers Durham Regional Environment Council (CAW D.R.E.C.) will host a public discussion for the residents of Durham Region regarding the proposed Energy from Waste Facility. The community will gain information from speakers both “for” and “against” the facility. We are offering the public the opportunity to ask questions and stay informed. Information will include; health concerns, economic impact, employment, alternatives to fund proven sustainable waste alternatives and other concerns.
“Our council proudly represents more than 33,000 CAW members. They, together with all citizens of Durham Region, are entitled to a broader set of facts on Energy from Waste,” says Dave Renaud, President, CAW D.R.E.C. “We need to fully understand the negative or positive ramifications that the Energy from Waste facility will bring to our community in the long and short term.”
These concerns and others will be explored at the Pro & Con Debate.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. An expo representing interested and relevant organizations will be on hand.
Discussion will begin at 7:00 p.m. with confirmed “con” speakers:
Dr. Paul Connett, Cambridge University graduate, with a Ph.D. in chemistry and over 22 years of waste management research.
John Jackson, Program Director for Great Lakes United, an international citizen’s coalition dedicated to protecting and restoring the Great Lakes and over 25 years of experience working on waste issues.
Erin Shapero, Councillor, Ward 2 Markham, who continues to be a tireless advocate for environmental causes and the interests of her constituents.
A question and answer session will follow.
Representatives of the Regional Municipality of Durham have declined an invitation to participate in the forum due to the fact that they do not engage in panel discussions on any current projects. Representatives of Ontario’s Premier, Dalton McGuinty’s, Operations Office have not presently returned any of our calls or e-mails requesting their attendance. We are presently working to confirm a list of “pro” speakers.
For further information contact:
Dave Renaud
President, CAW D.R.E.C.
Tel: 905.404.1279
mailto:Keepitgreen@cawdrec.com
http://www.cawdrec.com/
Dave Renaud
President, CAW D.R.E.C.
Tel: 905.404.1279
mailto:Keepitgreen@cawdrec.com
http://www.cawdrec.com/
Thank you for this information, and thank you CAW for hosting such a valuable information session. We really should hear from experts instead of politicians and consultants who can't answer our questions.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I hope local and regional councillors from Clarington and the entire Region will be attending this information session. They need to hear both sides instead of just one side of the issue. They also need to show the public that they care about this and not just rubber-stamping it under direction of Chair Anderson or proponents. Some have their minds made up already but they should be asking questions.
ReplyDelete"We have some new members on works committee and we've also got some politicians and senior staff from the host community that we wanted to get over to Europe to take a look at the technology and make sure it is something they could be comfortable with,"
ReplyDeletePlease note the line above where Mr Curtis states “some politicians and senior staff from the host community...” gee looks like they have already picked you as the host and the public meetings you're having are a farce.
See Metroland News article (May 1):
Councillor questions second trip to Europe