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A troubling loss over an OMB decision

18 October 2010
Posted by Ian Chadwick in Provincial folly, Pointless legislation
A recent court decision against the City of Brampton shows how the OMB - an appointed body not accountable to voters or taxpayers - has more authority over local planning issues than duly elected representatives. The decision will allow developers to ignore official plans and sustainable growth initiative and build what they please where they...

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Tags: OMB, planning, democracy 3 Comments


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EDC battle lost: OMB turns down appeal

15 December 2009
Posted by Ian Chadwick
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I'm sure I'm not the only one saying "I told you so" this morning. The headline on the [url="http://www.theenterprisebulletin.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2222266" ]Enterprise Bulletin...

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Tags: OMB, Collingwood, EDC, municipal madness, education development charges, mayor, tax dollars 4 Comments


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