All-Party Committee Review of Aggregate Resources Act

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Published on Thursday, 22 March 2012 19:16

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Committee Findings To Help Shape Long-Term Aggregates Plan for Ontario

The Standing Committee on General Government, an all-party committee of the legislature, has been directed by the Ontario legislature to develop recommendations to strengthen the Aggregate Resources Act.

Aggregate resources such as sand and gravel are vital to Ontario's economy -- they are used to build roads, subway tunnels, hospitals and schools. The need for aggregates must also be balanced with the protection of other important resources, like water, green space and agricultural lands.

While aggregates are plentiful in Ontario, recent studies show that rising demand due to population growth and land constraints could significantly deplete resources within 20 years.

By seeking advice and gaining insight from key stakeholders, the committee will make recommendations to the government about how to strengthen the Act.

Read more at: http://news.ontario.ca/mnr/en/2012/03/all-party-committee-review-of-aggregate-resources-act.html

Posted in "Ontario News, Ministry of Natural Resources", March 22, 2012

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