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Committee consultations are currently taking across Ontario over the next several weeks concerning several government bills. In addition to the consultations that are taking place on bills, the Liberal government’s pre-budget consultations are also taking place.

The PC Party caucus is still trying to convince the government of the importance of conducting more thorough pre-budget consultations. So far, they have not agreed to extend the consultation period. These consultations are currently underway, and I encourage you to follow them closely, and to add your written comments.

Hearings are taking place for the following bills:

Bill 135, Greenbelt Act, 2004
Bill 118, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2004
Bill 132, Public Safety Related to Dogs Statute Law Amendment Act, 2004

I encourage everyone who is interested in providing input on these matters to participate by making either an oral or a written presentation. The Clerk’s office can provide additional details regarding the committee schedule. The deadlines for advising the Clerk of your interest in participating are as follows:

Pre Budget Consultation Written Submissions - by 5:00 pm January 20, 2005

Greenbelt Act, 2004 Oral Presentation - by 5:00 p.m.- Monday, January 24, 2005.
Written Submissions - by 5:00 p.m. - Thursday, February 3, 2005.

Accessibility for Ontarians Written Submissions - by 5:00 p.m. - Tuesday, February 8, 2005.
with Disabilities Act, 2004

Public Safety Related to Dogs Written Submissions - by 5:00 p.m. - Thursday, February 3, 2005.
Statute Law Amendment Act

If you would like additional information about how to participate in these hearings, please contact my constituency office at 1-800-424-2490 or 705-324-6654.

You can also contact the Office of the Clerk directly at Room 1405, Whitney Block Queen's Park, Toronto ON M7A 1A2. Collect calls will be accepted.

Telephone/Téléphone: (416) 325-3500
Facsimile/Télécopieur: (416) 325-3505
TTY/ATS: (416) 325-3538