Wednesday, September 3, 2008

What has PUBB Done 2006-2008?

Township

  • Lobbied township to put a stop to construction of fence.
  • Responsible for township commissioning study on fences in township
  • Submitted written input to that study
  • Made fences on the beach an issue in the municipal elections
  • Participated in public meeting on bylaw amendments regarding fences
  • Made deputation to council regarding fences on the beaches
  • Numerous letters to and meetings with politicians and staff

 

Province

  • Wrote letters to the following:
    • Premier
    • Minister of Natural Resources
    • Minister of the Environment
    • Minister of Government Services
    • Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
    • Attorney General
  • Made fences on the beaches a local issue in the provincial election
  • Participated in press conference at introduction of Right of Passage Act
    Established connection with Shorewalk Association
  • Met with opposition critic on Natural Resources
  • Numerous meetings with local MPP Garfield Dunlop

 

Federal

  • Discussions with officials of Department of Oceans and Fisheries
  • Letters and phone calls with office of local MP Bruce Stanton

 

Other

  • Conducted two general information meetings
  • Conducted 6 fund raising events
  • Established blog and broadcast email lists
  • Retained a lawyer and developed a legal strategy

 

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