November 6, 2017 Council Correspondence

From: Hon. Glenn Thibeault To: [email protected] Subject: Letter from the Minister of Energy Date: October 26, 2017 12:04:55 PM

Ministry of Energy Ministère de l’Énergie

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October 26, 2017

Mr. Peter Hopkins Reeve Township of McKellar [email protected]

Dear Reeve Hopkins:

As you may be aware, Ontario recently completed a comprehensive review of its energy plans for the future. I am pleased to inform you of the release of Ontario’s 2017 Long-Term Energy Plan (LTEP), Delivering Fairness and Choice.

The release of Delivering Fairness and Choice follows the most extensive set of consultations and engagements ever undertaken by the Ministry of Energy. This included consultations and engagements with stakeholders, municipalities, Indigenous communities and the general public. Hundreds came to the 17 open houses that were held across the province, and we engaged with representatives of over 100 different First Nation and Métis organizations and communities. The ministry also received over 1,500 submissions through the Environmental Registry, and over 2,500 submissions through the online Talks Tool, as well as other channels.

In written submissions and at meetings, we heard that affordability is a top priority and that Ontarians wanted more control and choice over how they use and pay for electricity. Delivering Fairness and Choice is committed to giving customers more choices in their energy use and will strive to make energy more affordable. Our plan ensures that Ontarians and their families continue to be at the centre of everything we do.

Ontario’s Energy Supply Mix

Since 2003, nearly $70 billion has been invested in Ontario’s electricity system. These investments have several benefits, including providing a clean, reliable electricity system. Combined with the shutdown of coal-fired generation, this has led to a significant transformation in our province’s generation mix.

In 2016, non-emitting sources accounted for more than 90 per cent of all generation in Ontario, with emitting sources accounting for less than 10 per cent. This is a significant change compared to 2003, when power from emitting sources made up one-third of our generation mix.

The 2017 LTEP recognizes that fuels are an important component of the province’s economy and Ontario is committed to decarbonizing the fuels sector. Ontario’s cap and trade program, as well as initiatives in the Climate Change Action Plan, will support the transition from conventional fuels to renewable and lower-carbon sources. The government will continue to undertake modelling and analysis to identify opportunities to decarbonize the fuels sector consistent with the provincial target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 37 per cent from 1990 levels in 2030.

While there is currently an adequate supply of electricity, a shortfall in capacity is expected beginning in the early-to-mid 2020s due to the shutdown of the Pickering nuclear generating station and refurbishment outages at the Darlington and Bruce nuclear generating stations. Ontario is moving forward with plans to refurbish ten nuclear units at Darlington and Bruce. The refurbishments will secure 9,800 megawatts of affordable, reliable and emission-free generation capacity over the long-term while creating billions of dollars in economic activity and thousands of jobs in communities across Ontario. Darlington Unit 2 refurbishment is off to a great start and is on track to be complete on time and on budget. Ontario will continue to exercise strict oversight of nuclear refurbishments and ensure they provide value for ratepayers.

The need for additional capacity will be met through actions under the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Market Renewal initiative, which will redesign the province’s electricity markets and is expected to save up to $5.2 billion between 2021 and 2030. On the whole, we are moving away from relying on long-term electricity contracts and are enhancing the market-based approach to reduce electricity supply costs and increase flexibility.

Through the Canadian Energy Strategy (CES), Ontario is working with other provinces and territories to enhance the ways energy is produced, moved and used in Canada to maximize the social, environmental and economic benefits that flow from the energy sector. Ontario supports maintaining the CES as a central mechanism for provincial/territorial energy collaboration and as a means to continue to advance common energy priorities under the direction of Canada’s Premiers. Energy Prices

Our success in building a clean and reliable electricity system means we can maintain our focus on helping Ontarians and their families. Over the last several years, electricity prices have increased too much, too quickly, and that’s why we took strong and decisive action in launching Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan.

Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan reduces electricity bills for residential consumers by an average of 25 per cent and will hold increases to the rate of inflation for four years. As many as half a million small businesses and farms are also benefitting from the reduction. Lower-income Ontarians and those living in eligible rural and Northern communities are receiving even greater reductions, as much as 40 to 50 per cent.

Thanks to Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan, as well as a number of other measures aimed at reducing costs, the 2017 LTEP residential price outlook remains below the 2013 LTEP’s outlook for the forecast period.

Ontario’s Commitment to Conservation and Energy Efficiency

Conservation and energy efficiency are a growing part of our everyday lives and they require a sustained commitment to achieve savings over the long term. Ontario will continue to provide a variety of conservation and demand management programs for homes and businesses, and will strengthen its commitment to conservation by:

• driving toward its long-term target of electricity savings target of 30 terawatt hours of electricity in 2032, which will help offset almost all forecast growth in electricity demand; • regularly assessing the achievable potential for energy conservation, considering initiatives under Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan, and exploring how to further integrate conservation and new Green Ontario Fund programs; • continuing to set advanced efficiency standards for products and appliances, and to explore setting or updating energy efficiency standards for key electrical equipment in drinking water and wastewater treatment plants; • further enabling demand response resources to compete with other resources through the transition to a capacity auction; • encouraging local distribution companies to pursue energy efficiency on their distribution systems, such as through measures that reduce line losses or optimize voltage, to achieve customer electricity and cost savings; and • expanding Green Button provincewide, so consumers can share their energy data with apps and energy management tools of their choice, which can help them identify conservation and energy efficiency opportunities.

Responding to Climate Change

Ontario is taking a leading role in the global fight against climate change. In 2014, Ontario eliminated coal-fired generation and now our electricity system is 90 per cent free of emissions that cause climate change. Thanks to our investments in cleaner generation, our electricity sector is forecast to only account for about two per cent of Ontario’s total GHG emissions in 2017, and the emissions are forecast to be more than 80 per cent below 1990 levels.

Ontario’s clean and reliable electricity system gives the province a strong foundation on which to pursue increased electrification, including the use of more electric vehicles. We will:

• use proceeds from the province’s cap and trade program to help Ontarians shift away from GHG emitting fuels that cause climate change and reduce their energy consumption; • continue to work with industry partners to introduce renewable natural gas into the province’s natural gas supply and expand the use of lower-carbon fuels for transportation; and, • strengthen the ability of the energy industry to anticipate the effects of climate change and integrate its impacts into its operational and infrastructure planning. The Climate Change Action Plan and cap and trade program form the backbone of Ontario’s strategy to cut GHG emissions to 15 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020, 37 per cent by 2030, and 80 per cent by 2050. The cap and trade program – which came into effect on January 1, 2017 – is a flexible, market-based program that sets an annual cap for GHG emissions, with the targets becoming more stringent over time. The cap will be lowered each year to enable Ontario to meet its GHG reduction targets. Cap and trade proceeds are being invested in a transparent and accountable way back into projects that fight climate change.

Together, cap and trade and Market Renewal initiatives can help to ensure electricity sector emissions in Ontario remain well below historical levels, while also helping to meet our climate change and GHG reduction commitments.

Innovation in the Energy Sector

Digitization is changing the way that global industries do business. It’s faster, more efficient, costs less, and can quickly be adapted to the needs of users and customers. The digital transformation in the electricity sector is already underway. Ontario was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to universally deploy smart meters, which are the basic foundation for a truly modern distribution system. We have taken important steps to build on this foundation through the Smart Grid Fund, which has supported 38 projects that are testing the full range of next-generation digital technologies.

However, we’re at a critical juncture in Ontario. It’s clear that there are barriers getting in the way of grid modernization, and the LTEP is taking bold steps to overcome these barriers. The goal is to create the right environment for utilities to innovate and invest in smart technologies that will improve efficiency, lower costs and provide customers more choice. This type of innovation will enable electricity sector participants and customers to make the best use of other game-changing technologies, like energy storage, distributed generation and electric mobility. The government will also take steps to remove barriers standing in the way of these particular technologies, paving the way for further innovation in the electricity sector.

To support these efforts, the Smart Grid Fund will also be renewed and enhanced. This program has helped set Ontario apart as an international innovation leader. By continuing to invest in energy innovation, we are creating skilled jobs and economic growth, while at the same time demonstrating and deploying intelligent solutions that will make our electricity system work better. The proposed International Energy Demonstration Fund has the potential to complement these efforts by helping local innovators to diversify to new markets internationally.

These disruptive technologies will impact the traditional electric utility business model, changing the ways in which utilities and energy regulators think about how to provide value to customers. The evolution of Ontario’s utility sector will be supported by the work of the Ontario Energy Board, which will be enhancing its efforts to encourage greater productivity, efficiency, and accountability in regulated utilities. This includes by encouraging new partnerships between utilities to share services and explore new business opportunities.

Ontario is working with the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) to provide customers greater choice in their electricity price plans. Innovative Time-of-Use pilots are now underway in select LDC service areas, and results will help guide OEB decisions on potential new price plans that could give customers greater control, be better matched to their lifestyles and help improve system efficiency.

The net metering framework is being enhanced to give customers new ways to participate in renewable energy generation and to reduce their electricity bills. These enhancements include proposing legislative and regulatory amendments that would allow third-party providers to own and operate net-metered renewable generation systems. We are also supporting innovative renewable distributed generation demonstration projects, including virtual net metering, to help us better understand how clean generation can be integrated intelligently to solve current and future grid issues.

I hope you enjoy reading Delivering Fairness and Choice. This plan represents Ontario’s commitment to keeping electricity rates affordable while maintaining a safe, clean, modern and reliable electricity system that will benefit all Ontarians.

To view a complete copy of Delivering Fairness and Choice, please visit www.ontario.ca/energyplan.

I look forward to continuing to work with you to implement Ontario’s new Long-Term Energy Plan.

Sincerely, Glenn Thibeault signature

Glenn Thibeault Minister

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From: Federal Gas Tax Program To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: AMO"s 2016 federal Gas Tax Fund Annual Report Date: October 20, 2017 3:04:15 PM

Dear Reeve Hopkins:

I am pleased to provide you with a link to AMO’s federal Gas Tax Fund Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2016 and I encourage you to share it with your local Council.

To highlight its importance, in 2016, the Township of McKellar:

· Received $69,562 from the federal Gas Tax Fund; · Invested $135,800 to enhance the community; and · Carried $2,591 forward to finance future projects.

Since the Fund was established in 2005, the Township of McKellar has leveraged $625,675 to support four infrastructure and capacity building projects worth $1,199,203.

AMO’s next report on the federal Gas Tax Fund will describe the outcomes achieved by your municipality’s investments.

In 2016, Ontario’s municipal governments, excluding Toronto, invested $647 million from the Fund in more than 1,200 local infrastructure and capacity building projects. Investments reported on in 2016 include:

· $103 million to support the construction and repair of 1,522 lane km of roads serving 1,506,687 residents;

· $26 million to support the purchase or refurbishment of 186 public transit buses, contributing to a 7.5% increase in ridership, and 100,000 more hours of service; and

· $7.5 million to support the installation of 15,601 high-efficiency LED streetlights, contributing to a reduction of 6.62 GWh in annual energy consumption.

By tracking our progress, we can demonstrate that local investments are fostering economic growth, promoting a cleaner environment, and building stronger communities. AMO’s report on project outcomes will be released in 2018.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact AMO’s Executive Director, Pat Vanini at 416-971-9856 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Lynn Dollin AMO President c. Shawn Boggs c. Sandy Edington

From: AMO Communications To: [email protected] Subject: AMO Breaking News - Call to Action - Talk to Your MPPs about Estimated Fiscal Impacts of Bill 148 Date: October 31, 2017 2:32:43 PM

October 31, 2017 Call to Action – Talk to Your MPPs about Estimated Fiscal Impacts of Bill 148 Members’ voices are needed in requesting AMO’s priority Bill 148 amendments and letting your local MPPs know what the estimated fiscal impacts could be for your municipality.

Today, AMO President Dollin presented to the Standing Committee considering Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 to ask for changes so that municipal governments can provide effective and affordable public safety responses. Link to her short video here.

AMO, on behalf of its members, is looking for key amendments so that municipal governments can deliver their statutory obligations.

An exemption for municipal and local board employees who are required to be on call to provide statutory public safety services. This needs to include supervisory and managerial staff as well.

An exemption for volunteer firefighters for matching pay to full-time firefighters.

Specific reference that Bill 148 requirements do not override other statutory obligations that municipal governments are required to provide public safety.

AMO has met with the Minister of Labour, the Honourable Kevin Flynn, many times as well as other MPPs on the need for these critical Bill 148 amendments. We continue to be told that municipal governments were not the intended of this bill.

Municipal governments have been calculating the costs of the Bill 148’s requirements. For some small and large urban municipalities, the potential costs are upwards of $1 to $2 million each per year. Even if we get these key amendments, there will still be fiscal impacts on each municipality.

The Standing Committee is accepting Bill 148 submissions until Friday, November 3rd. Link here to Committee Proceedings, Committee Hearings and Notices - Bill 148. This week is an extremely busy week for AMO at Queen’s Park. Stay tuned for more AMO updates as expected items of municipal interest are announced. Our website, www.amo.on.ca, will be updated regularly.

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From: AMO Communications To: [email protected] Subject: AMO Policy Update - Introduction of Ontario"s Cannabis Act Date: November 1, 2017 5:24:09 PM

November 1, 2017 Attorney General Introduces Ontario’s Cannabis Act, 2017 Attorney General Yasir Naqvi introduced legislation today to enact the Ontario Government’s approach for the distribution, sale and consumption of recreational cannabis. Bill 174 has been introduced in anticipation of the federal government’s legalization of recreational cannabis by July 1st, 2018.

Under the legislation, cannabis can only be bought from federally licensed medical suppliers or from the provincial control board, which is to be set up through an amendment to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario Act. The bill also:

Sets a minimum age of 19 to use, buy, possess and cultivate cannabis in Ontario

Allows for the diversion of people under the age of 19 from the justice system into programs focused on education and prevention

Bans the use of cannabis in public places, workplaces and motor vehicles

Regulates the smoking and vaping of medical cannabis

Introduces new provincial offences with strict, escalating penalties.

Establishes tougher drugged driving rules, including a zero-tolerance approach for young, novice and commercial drivers

Establishing cannabis retail stores in Ontario communities is subject to consultation with municipal governments so that community interests are reflected in location decisions. AMO believes this is an appropriate way to gather community input and is a product of the strong engagement between AMO and the province through the Association’s Marijuana Legalization Task Force.

The Ontario government has signalled that its control board model is the initial step in an evolutionary approach to cannabis regulation in Ontario. AMO will work with municipal governments and the province for a successful implementation of the Ontario approach, while advocating for responsible, locally regulated private businesses in the future to maximize economic development opportunities for communities, including municipalities in rural and northern Ontario. Federal Update:

Two bills are presently before Parliament including Bill C-46 which increases fines and broadens powers to convict drug and alcohol impaired driving, and Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, which sets out the framework for legalizing cannabis in Canada, including provisions for provincial legislation. Bill C-46 has been introduced in the Senate and Bill C-45 will soon be brought back to the House of Commons by the Standing Committee on Health.

For more information, contact Craig Reid, AMO Senior Advisor, [email protected].

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November 2, 2017

In This Issue - Funding call for Seniors Active Living Centres. - It’s Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. - Help promote FCM’s 2018 women scholarships in your communities. - Ontario West Municipal Conference - November 24. - 65th Annual OSUM Conference - registration now open! - Trails: Are You Court Ready? - Leveraging the Power of YouTube. - New Train-the-Trainer Energy Workshop 2018 dates and locations announced! - Delegations with the Ontario PC Caucus at ROMA. - Program spotlight: Sewer & Water Line Warranty Service. - Excess Soils: Lessons Learned. - Careers with York Region and Fort Frances.

Provincial Matters The government is accepting applications from organizations, including municipal governments, interested in opening new Seniors Active Living Centres. The program is cost shared between the province and municipal governments. Deadline for applications is December 21, however applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for future years.

The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario - an opportunity to learn more about the treaty relationship and the various treaties with Indigenous peoples within our province.

Federal Matters FCM’s scholarships provide financial support to young women in Canada to pursue their education and to acknowledge their contribution to increasing the awareness of women’s issues as they relate to local government and communities. Help promote the Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship or the Mayor Andrée P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship.

Eye on Events The 2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference returns to the Best Western Lamplighter Inn to explore the theme of "Ontario 150: Reflecting Back, Forging Forward”. This full day conference will be of interest to elected municipal officials, municipal staff, municipal organizations and partner provincial ministries. Don’t delay, register and book your guest room today.

The City of Niagara Falls invites you to the 65th Annual Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Conference and Trade Show, to be held May 2-4, 2018. The theme of the conference is “The Municipal Tightrope.” Program details coming soon. Book your accommodation and register today.

Trails: Are You Court Ready? This lunch and learn at your desk webinar will explore and answer questions such as: what is your legal duty of care? When is this duty of care reduced? What should your signs say? And more. Join us online on November 16, 2017 at noon for this no-cost webinar. Space is limited to 75 participants so register today.

Online video is a powerful channel and should not be underestimated. Learn how you can leverage the power of YouTube for your media campaigns, to build awareness around a municipal project, and more during the November 15th social media webinar. This is the last session of the 2017 series. We hope to ‘see’ you online. Register today.

Due to popular demand, LAS will be hosting 4 Train-the-Trainer energy workshops in March 2018. Please visit our events page for registration information. Attendance is limited and spots are filling up fast!

The Ontario PC Caucus looks forward to meeting with municipal representatives during the upcoming ROMA conference. To arrange a delegation please send a request to Ernie Hardeman, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing, at [email protected] or by fax at 416-325-1259.

LAS Homeowners insurance safeguards a house from theft, fire, and even natural disasters. But insurance only covers the physical structure itself and the contents within it. Discover how LAS' Sewer & Water Line Warranty Service can save your residents thousands should the underground infrastructure connecting the home to municipal water and sewer lines fail.

Municipal Wire* The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is convening the Ontario Excess Soils Symposium on December 6, 2017 in Caledon. Proper excess soil management supports the beneficial reuse of this soil while protecting human health and the environment.

Careers Senior Program Analyst #21220 - York Region. Department: Community & Health Services, Paramedic & Seniors Services Branch. Temporary full-time, approx. 14 months. Please apply online by November 30, 2017, quoting competition number 21220.

Human Resources Manager - Town of Fort Frances. Please submit your application, cover letter and resume to the attention of ‘Chief Administrative Officer’ with the subject “Competition - Human Resources Manager” by email to [email protected] (as one PDF file); in person at the Civic Centre reception desk; by mail or by fax at 807.274.8479. Application forms are available at the Civic Centre and online. Deadline for applications: 4:30 p.m., (Central), November 24, 2017.

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October 19, 2017

In This Issue - This year Local Government Week takes place October 15-21, 2017. - AMO President on Waste Reduction Week - October 16-22, 2017. - Ontario’s Blue Box program is changing! - Bill 142 referred to Standing Committee. - Small urban municipalities promote sustainable hospitals. - Trails: Are You Court Ready? - Leveraging the Power of YouTube. - Ontario West Municipal Conference - November 24. - Your last chance for 2017 Investor Basics Workshop - Port Hope & Thunder Bay locations. - Recreation facility LED light upgrade: an in-depth look at the City of Peterborough. - Careers with York Region, OPS, Durham Region Transit, Durham Region and Brampton.

AMO Matters October 15-21, 2017 is Local Government Week. Understanding municipal government is to appreciate the range of services provided to residents and business community. While some refer to municipal government as the third order of government, anyone that has ever served on a council or worked within its administration will say it’s the first order of government - it is the order of government closest to the people. The week is meant to educate students on the importance and operation of municipal government, but one is never too old to learn. Take a short quiz.

It’s Waste Reduction Week, making it a good time for an update on some big changes that are headed to our curbsides and collection centres. Hear what AMO's President, Lynn Dollin, has to say.

Consultations are currently under way to amend the Blue Box Program Plan. This will move the Blue Box from the current shared responsibility model between municipalities and producers to full producer responsibility. Please plan to attend the next session on October 26 or one of the Regional workshops.

Provincial Matters Bill 142, Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017 is being considered at the Legislature and AMO is preparing its submission. If you wish to be involved or want more information, please contact Amber Crawford.

Municipal Matters Ontario Small Urban Municipalities resolution regarding sustainable hospitals. Sustainable provincial operating and capital funding is required to ensure that changes to Ontario’s health care delivery system do not negatively impact small and medium sized hospitals.

AMO, LAS and ROMA Events Trails: Are You Court Ready? This lunch and learn at your desk webinar will explore and answer questions such as: what is your legal duty of care? When is this duty of care reduced? What should your signs say? And more. Join us online on November 16, 2017 at noon for this no-cost webinar. Space is limited to 75 participants so register today.

The 2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference returns to the Best Western Lamplighter Inn to explore the theme of "Ontario 150: Reflecting Back, Forging Forward”. This full day conference will be of interest to elected municipal officials, municipal staff, municipal organizations and partner provincial ministries. Don’t delay, register and book your guest room today.

Register today for Investor Basics Workshop in Port Hope - October 23, 2017. Thunder Bay Investor Basics Workshop - October 24, offered through MFOA.

LAS The City of Peterborough recently made use of the LAS Recreation Facility Lighting Service “to reduce energy consumption and reduce maintenance costs while increasing the lighting efficiency." This case study explores the two facilities that underwent upgrades, and their associated energy and cost savings.

Careers Supervisor, Vaccination Clinics #21224 - York Region. Department: Community and Health Services, Public Health Branch. Location: Newmarket. Additional information: Temporary Full-Time, Approx. 9 months. Please apply online by October 23, 2017, quoting competition number 21224.

Revenue Specialist (Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue) #21371 - York Region. Location: Finance Department, Treasury Office, Newmarket. Additional information: Full-Time. Please apply online by October 30, 2017, quoting competition number 21371.

Revenue Policy Advisor (Tax and Intergovernmental Revenue) #21370 - York Region. Location: Finance Department, Treasury Office, Newmarket. Additional information: Full-Time. Please apply online by October 30, 2017, quoting competition number 21370.

Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Municipal Services Division - Ontario Public Service. Location: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Housing, Toronto. Please apply online, only, by Wednesday, October 25, 2017, by visiting Ontario Public Service Careers. Please follow the instructions to submit your application.

Deputy General Manager, Business Services - Durham Region Transit Commission. Additional information: Regular Full-Time; Job ID: 9600. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered will be contacted. Please apply online at Durham Region no later than midnight on the closing date of November 09, 2017.

Legal Assistant (Job ID# 9319) - Region of Durham. Reports to a Senior Solicitor and provides support to a team of lawyers. To learn more about this opportunity, apply online at Region of Durham to Job ID number 9319 no later than November 8, 2017.

FOI Coordinator - City of Brampton. Reports to Reporting to the Deputy Clerk, Records and Information Management. Please apply online, quoting file number: 102689 by October 30, 2017 at Brampton Employment Opportunities or via Workopolis and search for key words City of Brampton. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact the City of Brampton directly.

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October 26, 2017

In This Issue - Ontario reforms the Construction Lien Act: What Municipalities Need To Know? - Are Ontario’s ice rinks safe? - Government seeking input on Proposed Public Health Regulatory Changes. - Trails: Are You Court Ready? - Leveraging the Power of YouTube. - Ontario West Municipal Conference - November 24. - LAS announces natural gas price for upcoming program year. - Careers with Durham Region, Gananoque and Northumberland County.

Guest Columns* Bill 142, Construction Lien Amendment Act, 2017, will affect all construction projects when it comes into force, with significant implications for municipal governments. This guest column by Gowlings attorney Neil Abbott explains the finer points.

The investigation of the Fernie, BC refrigeration plant room tragedy continues to unfold. Read ORFA’s, Are Ontario's Ice Rinks Safe?

Provincial Matters The government has posted proposed changes to a number of regulations under the Health Promotion and Protection Act. Input will be accepted up to November 8th. For more information, please see the posting on Ontario's Regulatory Registry.

LAS LAS recently notified its Natural Gas Program Members of the upcoming price change effective November 1, 2017. In addition to providing pricing information for the upcoming program year, the announcement also provided a preliminary estimate for the November 2018 price. Discover how these rates affect your municipal budget moving forward.

Careers Program Coordinator, Climate Change - Region of Durham. Temporary Full-Time; Job ID: 9454. Reports to Manager of Sustainability, Office of the Regional Chair and CAO. Please apply online at Region of Durham by no later than midnight on November 01, 2017.

Town Clerk / Community Emergency Management Coordinator - Town of Gananoque. For more details about the position, please visit Employment Opportunities on the Town's website. Applicants should apply in confidence by 4 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017 to: Shellee Fournier, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Gananoque. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 613.382.2149 ext. 1113.

Manager, Legislative Services / Clerk - Northumberland County. If emailing your application, please submit your cover letter, résumé and any other supporting documents in one file [preferably MSWord (.doc or .docx) or Adobe (.pdf)]. Please submit your application by 4:30 pm Friday, November 10, 2017 to: Human Resources, County of Northumberland; Email: [email protected]; Fax: 905.372.3046.

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17-145 Moved by Councillor Liverance Seconded by Councillor Ashley ______

RE: AMO’s Response to the Expert Panel on Public Health

WHEREAS the provincial government is considering far reaching changes to the public health system based on recommendations made by the Expert Panel on Public Health in their report “Public Health within an Integrated Health System” released on July 20, 2017; and

WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and their Health Task Force, does not support the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Public Health and is urging the government not to adopt them; and

WHEREAS if the expert Panel recommendations are implemented, it will completely change and dilute, over time, the mandate of the local public health system by integrating it with the health care system; and

WHEREAS there was no analysis provided by either the Expert Panel or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on the implications of this proposed integration from either a patient, program/service, or cost benefit analysis perspective;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council for the Township of The Archipelago supports AMO in their conclusions about this report and is voicing Council’s opposition to this report to Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins; and

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be provided to AMO, Norm Miller, MPP, West Parry Sound Municipal Councils and the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

Carried.

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Township of McKellar RECREATION COMMITTEE MINUTES Sept 7, 2017

PRESENT: Morley Haskim, Joyce Hopkins, Al Last, Mel Hammond, Wendy Debruge REGRETS; Dinah Ryeland Brown, Linda Filion, Krista LeBlanc Denhertog

VISITORS- Jeremy Moore

CALL TO ORDER; The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Moved by Mel Hammond and seconded by Al Last that the minutes of the July 27, 2017 McKellar Recreation Committee meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried (17-46).

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Wendy Debruge and seconded by Mel Hammond that the agenda be accepted as presented. Motion Carried (17-47).

DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST: None

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED; 2017 McKellar Swim Program Report

REPORTS OF MEMBERS:

Morley reported the the 2nd Annual Bike McKellar event was a success. This event helped Treetop Forest reach there fund-raising goal. There was a total of 42 riders in the three distances. The numbers for the 38km and 93km were similar as the prior year but the number of riders in the 10km ride were down substantially. Thanks to the numerous volunteers in helping with water stations along route and with the barbecue.

Discussions ensued on ways to enhance attendance in the 10 km ride.

MOTIONS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE AND REPORTS:

None

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OTHER BUSINESS AND MOTIONS ARISING:

1. Photo Contest – Congratulation to the winners 2. Moved by Wendy Debruge and seconded by Mel Hammond that the Recreation Committee do approve the following coming events; - Seniors Fitness and Walking Program on Monday's and Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45 - Adult Badminton, Monday and Wednesday's 7:00-9:00 - Kids Badminton, Wednesday's 6:00-7:00 - Movie Nights, every other Friday evening - Nature Walk on the Balsam Trail, October 14 - Halloween at Community Centre, October 31 Motion Carried (17-48)

3. Moved by Wendy Debruge and seconded by Al Last that the Recreation Committee spend up to $25.00 on the Nature Walk and up to $100.00 on Halloween. Motion Carried (17-49). 4. Moved by Al Last and seconded by Mel Hammond that the Recreation Committee renew and pay for the Movie Night license agreement with Criterion Pictures. Motion Carried (17-50). 5. Moved by Mel Hammond and seconded by Al Last that the Recreation Committee purchase a banner and four posters to be used at future events. Motion Carried (17-51). 6. Moved by Mel Hammond and seconded by Al Last that the Recreation Committee reimburse Joyce, up to $100.00 for swim equipment. Motion Carried (17-52). 7. The Committee has decided to enter a float in the McKellar Agricultural Fall Fair. 8. Jeremy continues to enhance the township web-page and will soon have a photo gallery accessible from the home page. Photo's can be submitted to Jeremy.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Wendy Debruge that the Recreation Committee do adjourn at 8:12 p.m. Motion Carried (17-53).

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR BY-LAW NO 2017-31 Being a By-law to prohibit the Obstructing of Township Highways

WHEREAS Sections 8(1) and 10(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25 as amended, authorize municipalities to pass by-laws for the health, safety and well-being of persons;

AND WHEREAS Section 181(1) of the Highway Traffic Act RSO 1990, Chapter H.8 prohibits the deposit of snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing so to do from the Ministry or the road authority responsible for the maintenance of the road;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of McKellar deems it in the public interest to pass a by-law prohibiting the obstructing, encumbering, injuring or fouling of highways under its jurisdiction;

AND WHEREAS Section 427 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, provides that where a municipal council has authority to direct or require by by-law or otherwise that any matter or thing be done, the council may by by-law direct that, in default of its being done by the person directed or required to do it, such matter or thing shall be done at the person’s expense and the corporation may recover the expense incurred in doing it by action or by adding the cost to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as taxes;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar enacts as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS In this by-law:

“Contractor” means a person alone or with others conducting work on a property or on behalf of an owner or occupant.

“Highway” means a common and public highway, and includes one or both of the following: (1) Any street, roadway, avenue, parkway, lane, driveway, boulevard, sidewalk, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles or persons, or (2) The area between the lateral property lines of any highway or road allowance including any curbs, gutters, culverts, ditches and retaining wall.

“Landscape or Construction Material” includes gravel, soil, sod, bricks, paving stones, landscaping rocks, wooden planks or boards.

“Obstruction” means to obstruct, encumber, damage or foul and includes depositing of ice or snow, and also includes the placing/depositing of any waste materials including – appliances, vehicle parts, vegetation, natural or processed wood materials or man-made items containing wood/plastic/synthetics.

“Officer” means a Person employed by the Township to perform the duties of enforcing By-laws and appointed by Council as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.

“Owner” includes, (a) The Person who is the registered owner of a property; and (b) The Person for the time being managing or receiving the rent of the property whether on the Person’s own account or as an agent or trustee of any other Person, or who would receive the rent if the land or premises were let. (c) It also includes those persons, that can be identified as the person(s) having possession of the materials, prior to the materials being illegally placed/deposited on the Township highway or roadway.

“Occupant” means a lessee, tenant, mortgagee in possession or any other Person who appears to have care and control of any property.

“Person” in addition to its regular meaning, includes an individual, firm, proprietorship, partnership, association, syndicate, trust, corporation, department, bureau and agency or any director, officer, manager or person in charge of such entity or the collecting of rent of any property, or any other person who is the occupier of the property.

“Roadway” means the part of the highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, but does not include the shoulder, and , where a highway includes two or more separate roadways, the term “roadway” refers to any one roadway separately and not to all roadways collectively.

“Township” means the Corporation of the Township of McKellar.

2. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Obstruction of a Highway or Roadway includes any one or more of the following and no person shall: 2.1 Deposit snow or ice onto a roadway. 2.2 Throw, place or deposit dirt, glass, handbills, wood or wood products, vehicle or trailer parts, farm implements, any item or materials containing metal/plastic/synthetics, brush or grass clippings, other refuse and debris or the carcass of any animal on a highway or roadway. 2.3 Excavate or damage any portion of a highway or roadway, including sod, trees, light poles, street signs or other objects within the highway or roadway without the written consent of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar. 2.4 Place or deposit trailers, boat or parts of same or unattended sporting equipment, including but not limited to basketball nets, hockey nets, soccer nets, skateboard ramps and bicycle ramps, on a highway or roadway.

3. REMOVAL OF HIGHWAY OBSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Upon being advised of an apparent violation of this Bylaw by the Township’s Roads Department, and/or an identified complainant and/ or a Municipal Enforcement Officer, an investigation will be undertaken by an Officer at that reported location, and if determined that a violation of this By-law has occurred, then Section 3.2 and/or 3.3 will apply. 3.2 If an Officer determines that an obstruction of a highway or roadway exists, the Officer may issue a Notice of Contravention requiring the Owner, Occupant and/or Contractor of the property from which the Obstruction comes from, relates to, or was created by, to discontinue causing the obstruction and to remove the Obstruction and repair, as necessary, at the expense of the Owner, Occupant and/or Contractor, the highway or roadway so that the highway or roadway is brought back to its former condition prior to the Obstruction. 3.3 If an Officer serves a notice under Section 3.2 above, to the identified person or property owner, that party must then take the corrective actions as denoted on the formal Notice of Violation. 3.4 In the event that a Second violation under this Bylaw takes place at the same geographical location, and is shown, by on file documentation to have been committed by the same original violator or their agent, after a written warning under section 3.2 has been issued by an Officer, via personal service, or posted on the main entry to the offense related residence or by mail to the owner and/or the occupant of the property, the identified party under 3.2 shall also then be liable for applicable charges which are then laid under the provisions of the Provincial Offenses Act(s) of Ontario, and/or the costs related to the site’s initial investigation/actions and all subsequent costs for investigations/corrective actions incurred by the Township or their agents. 3.5 Where the Notice of Contravention described in subsection 3.2 is not complied with within the time period stipulated therein, the Township may remove the Obstruction and repair, as necessary, the highway or roadway and all the costs incurred by the Township in undertaking this work shall be expenses owed to the Township by the Owner, Occupant and/or Contractor of property from which the Obstruction comes from, relates to, or was created by. 3

3.6 All corrective action charges/costs incurred by the Township as identified under Sections 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 shall be recoverable by the Township as provided under Section 6 of this By-law.

4. HAZARDOUS CONDITION

If an Officer determines that an Obstruction of a Highway or Roadway is, or may create, a hazardous condition to the safety of any Person using the Highway or Roadway, the Officer may take any action necessary to have the Obstruction immediately removed and the Highway or Roadway repaired, if necessary, and all the costs incurred by the Township in undertaking this work shall be expenses owed to the Township by the Owner, Occupant and/or Contractor of the property from which the Obstruction comes from, relates to, or was created by.

5. OBSTRUCTION

5.1 Pursuant to Section 426(1) of the Municipal Act, no person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, any Officer who is exercising a power or performing a duty under this By-law.

5.2 Any person, who has been alleged to have contravened any of the provisions of this By-law, shall accurately identify himself or herself to the Officer upon request. Failure to do so shall be deemed to have obstructed or hindered the Officer in the execution of his or her duties.

5.3 A refusal of consent to enter or to remain in a room or place actually used as a dwelling does not constitute hindering or obstruction within the meaning of subsection 5.1 unless the municipality is acting under an order pursuant to Section 438 of the Municipal Act, or a warrant under Section 439 of the Municipal Act, or in the circumstances described in Section 437(d) or (e) of the Municipal Act.

6. ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY AND RECOVERY OF COSTS

6.1 By-law Enforcement Officers of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this By-law pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act. 6.2 Every person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this By-law, and every director or officer of a corporation, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to the fines and other penalties prescribed by the Provincial Offences Act and the Municipal Act. The fines specific to offenses under this Bylaw are identified on Schedule ‘A’ to this Bylaw. 6.3 In addition to any fines or penalties established elsewhere in accordance with this By-law, the person or persons responsible shall also be liable to the Township by way of a fee or charge, as calculated in accordance with Sections 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, & 6.7 and as identified in Schedule ‘B’ of this By-law, those costs and expenses incurred by the Township can include the following: i. Investigating and responding to a complaint made to the Township and/ or direct to the on-call Bylaw Officer by any person acting reasonably and in good faith, which complaint results in an on-site investigation and violation confirmation by an Officer; ii. documenting/validating/processing the reported offence, including, if applicable, Court process costs. 6.4 Invoicing of said costs under Section 6 will be by personal service or sent by mail to the registered owner(s) of the location at which the obstruction occurred, as identified by the Townships on tax roll records.

6.5 All fees and charges payable under this By-law are due and owing to the Municipality within thirty (30) days of the date of an invoice rendered to the person liable to pay them.

6.6 All overdue accounts shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.25% per month (15% per annum), calculated monthly, from the due date until paid in full.

6.7 All fees and charges payable under this By-law constitute a debt of the person liable for payment of them to the Municipality and, in the case of owners of a property being responsible for payment of the fees and charges, the Municipality may add the amount owing to the tax roll for the owner(s) of the property at the occurrence location and collect them in like manner as municipal taxes.

7. ENFORCEMENT

The Township, for the purpose of inspection and/or remedial action, may enter upon the land at any reasonable time, to determine whether there is compliance with this By-law. 8. SEVERABILITY

Where a court of competent jurisdiction declares any section or part of a section of this By-law to be invalid, or to be of no force and effect, it is the intention of Council in enacting this By-law that the remainder of this by-law shall continue in force and be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to the fullest extent possible according to law.

9. SHORT TITLE

This By-law may be referred to as the “Highway Obstruction By-law”.

10. REPEAL

By-law 94-9, as amended, is hereby repealed.

This by-law shall come into force and take effect immediately upon the final passing thereof. The Schedule of Set Fines shall come into force and effect upon approval.

READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of October, 2017.

______Reeve Clerk

READ a THIRD time and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this day of 2017.

______Reeve

______Clerk

Schedule ‘A’ to By-law No. 2017-31

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR By-law No. 2017-31, Highway Obstruction By-law

PART 1 Provincial Offences Act - Set Fine Schedule

ITEM SHORT FORM WORDING PROVISION SET FINE DEFINING OFFENCE

1 Deposit snow or ice so as to obstruct 2(i) $300.00 roadway.

2 Deposit or place refuse or waste on a 2(ii)(iv) $300.00 highway or roadway.

3 Excavate or damage highway or 2(iii) $300.00 roadway without permission

Highway Obstruction By-law PART 1 Provincial Offences Act

NOTE: The general penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 6 of By-law No. 2017-31, a certified copy of which has been filed.

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SCHEDULE ‘B’ TO BY-LAW NO. 2017-31

COSTS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO OWNER/OWNERS AS DEFINED UNDER SECTION 6.

ITEM AUTHORITY PERSON(S) RELATED CALCULATED / SECTION RESPONSIBLE COSTS MAY DOCUMENTED INCLUDE BY RESPONDING Section 6.3 Owner(s) of incident related & On record TIME, Officer’s time sheets, TO A SCENE validated Township Location(s) Per Bylaw Officer & related @ $40.00 per hr. video/photo’s RESPONDING Section 6.3 Owner(s) of incident related & On record KM’s, Officer’s time sheets, TO A SCENE validated Township Location(s) re Officer Vehicle & related @ .60 per Km. video/photo’s ON SCENE & Section 6.3 Owner(s) of incident related & On record TIME, Officer’s time sheets, FOLLOW UP validated Township Location(s) Per Bylaw Officer & related @ $60.00 per hr. video/photo’s COURT IF NEEDED Section 6.3 Owner(s) of incident related & On record TIME, PER validated Township Location(s) Per Bylaw Officer Officer’s time sheets, OFFICERS HRs @ $40.00 per hr. COURT IF NEEDED Section 6.3 Owner(s) of incident related & On record TIME, Re PROSECTOR’s validated Township Location(s) Per Prosecutor’s PROSECUTORS Costs Case invoice INVOICE(s)

OCCURRENCE Section 6.3 Owner(s) of incident related & On record Hr.’s re Office staff ,& Officer FILE CLOSE validated Township Location(s) Township Staff logged hours to close file

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR

BY-LAW NO. 2017-33

Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceeding of Council of the Township of McKellar

WHEREAS Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council; and

WHEREAS, Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purposes of exercising its authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act; and

WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity rights, powers and privileges under Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25 as amended, shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and

WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar at this Session be confirmed and adopted by By-law.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar hereby enacts as follows:

1. THAT the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar at its meeting held on November 6, 2017 in respect to each resolution and each action passed and taken by Council at the meeting, are, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if the same were expressly embodied in this By-law.

2. THAT the Reeve, or in his/her absence the Acting Reeve, and the proper officials of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar during the said meeting referred to in Section 1 of this By-law.

3. THAT the Reeve, or in his/her absence the Acting Reeve, and the proper officials of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary to the action taken by this Council as described in Section 1 of this By- law and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar to all documents referred to in said Section 1.

READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 6th day of November, 2017.

______Reeve Clerk

READ a THIRD time and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this 6th day of November, 2017.

______Reeve

______Clerk