Oxford's municipalities react to proposed EA Act amendment
July 14, 2020 - A proposed EA Act amendment announced by the provincial government this month would allow host and neighbouring municipalities to support or reject the location of new landfills. Read more
JMCC responds to release of Draft EA documents
May 18, 2020 - JMCC Peer Review Team Manager Chris Haussmann has submitted an information request to Walker Environmental Group to assist the Peer Review Team in completing its comprehensive technical review of the WEG Environmental Assessment. Read the PRT Information Request to WEG
March 20, 2020 - JMCC Chair and Zorra Mayor Marcus Ryan submitted a letter to Walker Environmental Group today asking for a suspension of the timeline for the consultation process for the proposed Southwestern Landfill EA. This would give the public more time and opportunity to review the Draft EA Report considering the current COVID-19 outbreak. Read the letter
March 2, 2020 - JMCC Chair and Zorra Mayor Marcus Ryan released a statement on behalf of the JMCC today encouraging Oxford County residents to learn more about the Draft EA process. Read the full statement
Download the JMCC briefing memo: Southwestern Landfill Proposal Chronology & EA Process
Cover letter and overview
Appendix 1: Chronology – Southwest Landfill EA Process
Appendix 2: JMCC Peer Review Process – Key Activities and Timeframe
Appendix 3: Peer Review Team Members
Download the infographic: The EA and JMCC Peer Review process
In the news
New Ontario legislation could trash proposed mega-dump in Oxford County | Woodstock Sentinel Review (July 9, 2020)
Legislation Introduced Could Give Ingersoll The Right To Approve or Reject Landfill | 104.7 Heart FM (July 9, 2020)
Environmental assessment draft to come for proposed landfill | Woodstock Sentinel Review (Jan 23, 2020)
Mayor Of Zorra Township Marcus Ryan Speaking About Proposed Landfill | Rogers TV "What's Up Oxford" (Feb 17, 2020)
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