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FORCE Provincial Election Candidates Survey Results Available

Provincial elections are an important time for our Communities as we each consider the issues that are important to us and evaluate those willing to make the commitment to undertake public service.

The proposal for a new Greenfield Aggregate Development in Northeast Flamborough by St Marys Cement is one such important issue. This proposed development - forecasted to be the 8th largest in Canada by annual production - has the potential to significantly impact residents, businesses, and Communities in the City of Hamilton and the Region of Halton.

Provincial Cabinet Minister(s) will be consulting with local Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) and making decisions related to the proposed St. Marys Flamborough Quarry - either as decision makers on items such as the Aggregate Resources Act license application, a Permit to Take Water under the Ontario Water Resources Act, source water protection plans under the Ontario Clean Water Act, or as decision makers in a commenting ministry.

FORCE has conducted a survey to gather information about where the candidates stand on the proposed St. Marys Flamborough Quarry and related issues. This information can serve as one input into the decision on how to vote. The results are posted on the FORCE website at our 2007 Provincial Election Survey page.

It is important to note that FORCE is not officially endorsing any individual candidate. The purpose of the survey is to help inform each of us as voters and to encourage us as voters to take the candidates' positions on the proposed quarry into account as we decide how to vote.

We hope this information will be helpful as we all deliberate and exercise our democratic right to vote on October 10th.