Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 2 2.0 Project Summary / Overview ................................................................................................ 4 2.0.1 IESO Education and Capacity Building (ECB) 6.0 Program ....................................... 4 2.0.2 FCM Transition 2050 Program ................................................................................... 4 2.0.3 Partners for Climate Protection Program (PCP): ........................................................ 5 2.1 Pre-consultation & scoping ............................................................................................... 6 2.2 Letters of support .............................................................................................................. 6 3.0 Meetings and Correspondence ............................................................................................ 7 2017 ....................................................................................................................................... 7 2018 ....................................................................................................................................... 8 2019 ....................................................................................................................................... 9 2020 ......................................................................................................................................11 Letters and Follow-Up E-mails ...............................................................................................13 4.0 Community-wide Consultation .............................................................................................15 2017 ......................................................................................................................................15 2018 ......................................................................................................................................16 2019 ......................................................................................................................................19 2020 ......................................................................................................................................23 Analysis .................................................................................................................................24 5.0 Project Advisory Groups......................................................................................................25 6.0 Stakeholder Workshops ......................................................................................................26 2017 ......................................................................................................................................26 2018 ......................................................................................................................................26 2019 ......................................................................................................................................29 2020 ......................................................................................................................................30 7.0 Webinars .............................................................................................................................31 8.0 Smart Green Communities - Practitioner Forum (AKA GNOMES) .......................................34 9.0 Analysis ..............................................................................................................................35 10.0 Next Steps ........................................................................................................................36 Appendices ...............................................................................................................................37 Appendix A: Terms of Reference for Advisors ...........................................................................37 Appendix B: Project Advisory Group Feedback .........................................................................41 North Shore REEP Report of Consultation Appendix C: Public Consultation Feedback ...............................................................................45 Appendix C-1: Public Consultation Survey ............................................................................52 Appendix C-2: Results from Public Consultation ....................................................................56 Appendix D: Promotional Materials for Consultations ................................................................60 Table of Figures Figure 1: Public Information Session: Assessing Community Energy Needs, February 22, 2019 (Front) .......................................................................................................................................60 Figure 2: Public Information Session: Assessing Community Energy Needs, February 22, 2019 (Back) .......................................................................................................................................61 Figure 3: Poster for Regional Sustainability Planning Workshop March 5, 2019........................62 Figure 4: Promotional Material Handed out in Summer 2019 (Front) .........................................63 Figure 5: Promotional Material Handed out in Summer 2019 (Back) .........................................64 Figure 6: Promotional Material for Public Feedback and Stakeholders (Front) ..........................65 Figure 7: Promotional Material for Public Feedback and Stakeholder (Back) ............................66 Figure 8: Posters Shared Around Manitoulin Island and North Shore Communities Summer 2020 ..........................................................................................................................................67 Figure 9: Promotional Posters Displayed around NEMI during Public Consultation Week August 10 – 13, 2020. ...........................................................................................................................68 Page | 1 North Shore REEP Report of Consultation 1.0 Introduction The purpose of this Report of Consultation is to summarize the involvement of various stakeholders throughout the process of developing the Regional Energy and Emissions Plan (REEP) for the North Shore. This report was updated on an ongoing basis as stakeholder and community engagement took place. The implementation of a comprehensive community outreach strategy is essential to the development of any research-based project and requires a substantial investment in time & resources to ensure maximum impact. This report will summarize the steps taken to ensure maximum representation of the various stakeholders affected by the REEP including municipal & First Nation leaders, business owners, community interest groups, and members of the public. The Smart Green Communities team wishes to thank everyone who has participated in this process, whether that be through the practice of peer review (Project Advisory Groups), participation in meetings, attendance at public & stakeholder workshops, information sessions, written correspondence, telephone calls, and other forms of awareness-building and logistical support (i.e., traditional, and social media). The local knowledge, technical expertise, and other insights you shared throughout this process have not only enhanced the overall content and value of the REEP, but have demonstrated your commitment to its findings, and how together we can all make a difference. A special thank you is directed to our funders at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for making this project possible. The remainder of this Report of Consultation will be structured as follows: i) A summary / overview of the project timelines and goals related to community and stakeholder engagement including: • Pre-consultation & scoping of the project parameters and goals • Letters of support leading to the submission of funding applications. • Individual meetings and correspondence with municipal and First Nation leaders • Community-wide consultation between 2017 to 2020 • Project Advisory Groups • Stakeholder workshops • Webinars • Smart Green Communities Practitioner Forum (AKA GNOMES) ii) Analysis A summary of the key issues and trends arising from our research and consultation is summarized as follows: In undertaking this research, it has been important to recognize the differences in perspectives, including traditional and other forms of knowledge, and the associated experiences of individuals within the defined study area. Page | 2 North Shore REEP Report of Consultation The team also identified possible barriers to implementation and the need to adapt our outreach techniques to encourage increased participation and engagement on a series of issues. Notwithstanding the above, residents in the North Shore identified several personal, business and government-led projects and initiatives that could be pursued as part of a comprehensive energy and emission-reducing strategy, including measures that could be implemented towards achieving these goals. iii) Next Steps Going forward, it is important to recognize that individual communities may choose to move forward at different paces and/or engage their communities