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Province |
Federal |
Other Agencies & Non-Government Organizations |
Industry |
Individual |
| Biodiversity
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Habitat protection through environmental designations
(significant woodlands, wildlife habitat, etc.)
Significant owner of conservation lands which support
biodiversity (land management)
Monitor and assess biodiversity (through partnerships)
Prepare species status lists for the City
Education
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Sets planning policies which give municipalities the
mandate to protect habitat (i.e. Provincial Policy Statement and Official
Plan approval authority)
Provides guidelines on habitat assessment
Provides lists, policies and legislation for endangered
and threatened species
Provides list of species and vegetative community rarity
Evaluates and provides policies for significant wetlands
and Areas of Scientific and Natural Interest
Park protection
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National level policies
Fisheries Act
Species at Risk Act
Indicators work
Park protection
Promote wetland conservation through commitment to the
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance; the World Heritage
Convention; and international agreements and treaties.
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Comments and recommends action on habitat and species
protection (lobby City and Province)
May pursue projects such as land trusts
Source of information on species and habitat
Active NGO's include:
Ducks Unlimited
World Wildlife Foundation
David Suzuki Foundation
Conservation Authorities
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Development industry encouraged to design their projects
in line with existing natural features
Must meet requirements of the Official Plan
Actions can have a significant role in changes in the
physical environment
Private funding programs for environmental initiatives
I.e. TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Shell Environmental Fund.
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Landowners can practice environmental stewardship on
their properties (tree planting, riparian zone enhancement)
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| Bioinvasion |
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Encourage and educate public on integrated pest management
Apply these techniques on public lands
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Weed Control Act - addresses the control of both weed
seeds and weeds already established (includes agricultural plant species
and species affecting horticulture, recreational land uses, and those
affecting environmental integrity)
Laws exist to help ensure that unauthorized introductions
do not take place by anglers/boaters
Invading Species Hotline - to report sightings and get
latest information about exotic species in Ontario's waters
Promotes the Fish Rescue Program for unwanted aquarium
pets
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Develop and implement legislation (e.g. Seeds Act), policy,
plans and programs that focus on preventing, controlling, and eradication
of invasive species
Canadian Biodiversity Strategy
Development of monitoring programs and information systems
to help control bioinvasion
Seeds Act - focus on protecting crop seed integrity and
establishes standards for the importation of commercial seed
Canadian Parks Service Policy - states that efforts will
be made to remove non-native species from National Parks
Guidelines for ships to exchange ballast water at sea
Plant Protection Act and regulations
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Provide guidance to general public and land managers
concerning the purchase of garden plants and land management practices
to reduce the import of invasive species
Provide information on how to control the spread of waterborne
exotic species (Ont. Federation of Anglers & Hunters)
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Develop effective methods of controlling invasive species
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Apply best management practices to control exotic species
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| Brownfields |
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Historical Land Use Inventory
Insures clean-up to proposed land uses prior to development
on more than 5000 sites where activities could have the potential to cause
contamination in soil, groundwater or surface water
Can develop policy to promote urban intensification and
reduce urban sprawl by providing municipal loans, grants, tax increment
equivalent financing, and waive development fees.
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Brownfield Legislation "Bill 56" to amend the Environmental
Protection Act Enabling Brownfield Regulations to provide "level playing
field"
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No Legislation
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
has a strategy with recommendations to provide tax incentives and deduction
of business expenses to corporations
May provide funding to municipalities to assist in brownfield
development
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal
Funds support brownfield redevelopment plans
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Development industry initiatives to turn brownfields
into productive use
Banks and insurance companies will need to accept more
risk in granting loans
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Support intensification and overcome NIMBY (Not In My
Back Yard)
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| Climate Change and Air
Quality |
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Kyoto - 20% reduction of CO2 emissions below 1990 levels
Climate Change Action Fund funding
Participate in air quality monitoring
Municipalities have the power to develop by-laws that
protect their citizens of harmful pollutants
Corporate Anti-Idling Policy
Education
Corporate Fleet Emission Reduction Strategy
Air Quality and Climate Change Action Plan
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Certificates of approval for a large number of air toxics
Smog Action Plan aimed at 75% reduction
Air Quality Index
Monitoring
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Kyoto Protocol
National Air Pollution Surveillance Network
Climate Change Action Fund (CCAF)
Pollution prevention initiatives for toxic substances
National standards
Air Quality Index
Air quality measurement programs advance understanding
of atmospheric constituents
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Energy conservation
Promote community activities that help improve air quality
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80 mega tones reduction goal
Meet provincial and federal legislative requirements
for emission concentrations, inventory (National Pollution Release Inventory)
Agriculture to practice best management practices to
reduce NO2 release (i.e. reduced tillage)
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Kyoto - 1 tonne CO2 emissions reduction
Manage own air emissions (vehicles, home energy use,
furnace)
Farmers complete individual Environmental Farm Plans
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| Forest Health |
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Maintain regional forest cover
Ensure that sufficient sizes of forest patches will help
maintain their health
Maintain linkages between patches to promote genetic
health
Maintain regional air quality through progressive planning
measures
Promote sustainable forest management, private land stewardship
and reforestation
Green Acres Program
Protect significant natural areas through land use policies
Green Space Master Plan (pending)
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MNR manages forests on Ontario crown lands and responds
to declines in forest health, i.e. drought, insect outbreaks
Ontario Forest Research Institute (OFRI) conducts research
on forest ecosystem function
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Canadian Forest Service (NRCan) and Environment Canada
develop and use monitoring tools to evaluate forest health
Parks Canada monitors ecological integrity of and stresses
on National Parks and Heritage sites
NCC manages Greenbelt
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Federation of Ontario Naturalists (FON) monitors provincial
initiatives for sustainable forestry, especially with regard to biodiversity
Conservation Authorities manage some agreement forests,
promotes sustainable forest management, private land stewardship and reforestation
Stewardship Councils promote sustainable forest management,
private land stewardship and reforestation
Eastern Ontario Model Forest promotes sustainable forest
management, private land stewardship and reforestation
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Industry-sponsored research and development develops
solutions to forest disease/insect outbreaks, etc.
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Decrease paper use, increase recycled paper use
Support urban intensification
Support ecologically-friendly wood and paper products
Be aware of origin of wood and paper products
Monitor local forest health
Promote forest stewardship on private land where possible
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| Groundwater |
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Approvals and inspections for septic system installation
and repair
Ottawa's Well Inspection Pilot Program
Regional aquifer studies
Wellhead protection
Monitoring network - quality and levels (future)
Protect sensitive recharge/discharge areas
Approve development on private services (groundwater
supply)
Water conservation
Education
Subwatershed planning
Rural Clean Water Program
Drought management
Aquifer Vulnerability Study
Groundwater Management Strategy
Historical Land Use Inventory
Overview of Permit to Take Water Program
Operates public drinking water systems
Under the Health Promotion and Protection Act, the City
organizes and delivers a public health program to prevent the spread of
disease and promote the health of Ontarians
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Safe Drinking Water Act
Ont. Regulation 903 for well construction
Permits to Take Water
Groundwater Monitoring Network
Ontario Water Resources Act
Testing of private well water through Public Health Laboratory
Health Promotion and Protection Act
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Education
Mapping & databases
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Conservation Authorities encourage private land stewardship
and well/septic maintenance
Agricultural organizations promote land stewardship practices
Conservation Authorities for drought management
Conservation Authorities for monitoring
Ontario Federation of Agriculture's Rural Water Quality
Testing Program; and Rural Water Well Upgrading and Decommissioning Project
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Best management practices
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Private land stewardship i.e. nutrient management, fuel
and pesticide storage
Testing of private well through Health Unit or private
laboratory
Ensure proper construction and maintenance of well and
septic systems
Proper abandonment of private wells
Farmers complete individual Environmental Farm Plans
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| Natural Disasters
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Land use policy to prevent development in hazardous areas
Emergency response for natural disasters
Air Quality and Climate Change Action Plan
Subwatershed planning
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Sets land use policy for Hazard Lands
Conservation Authorities Act - address flooding and unstable
slopes, ice storm cleanup
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Ottawa River Regulatory Authority
Climate Change
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Observe Conservation Authority Fill Construction and
Alterations to Waterway Regulations to avoid upstream flooding impacts
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| Pesticides |
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Pesticide reduction strategy for private property
Public education program to reduce pesticides to 2005
targets: 70% residential; 100% Institutional; 65% all remaining non-residential
Corporate Pesticide Use Policy 2003 (pending)
Maintenance Quality Standards for Roads, sidewalks, Parks
and Tree Operations Policy (pending)
Sports Fields Strategy (pending)
Facility needs study (pending)
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Ontario Weed Control Act lists provincial noxious weeds
Pesticides Act RSO 1990 Ch. 11 and Regulation 914 - Controls
all aspects of pesticide inspection and applications - Classifies pesticides;
applicator licences - Regulates storage and disposal of pesticides
Health Protection and Promotions Act
Workplace Health and Safety Act
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Health Canada is Pest Management Regulatory Agency -
Registers pesticides for use in Canada - Presently offers limited education
information about alternatives to pesticides
Pesticides Control Products Act
Health Canada - joint funding to promote public education
to reduce pesticide use through using alternatives
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities has pesticides
information website promoting: - pesticide bylaw - alternatives to pesticides
- assistance/ template for municipalities in preparing a bylaw
Various lobby groups promoting use of pesticides as an
approved product.
Various lobby groups promoting elimination of pesticides
for cosmetic purposes because of potential health effects to humans and
the environment
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Landscape Ontario offers alternatives to pesticides in
designing lawns and sports fields
IPM Council of Ontario co-ordinates pesticide use reduction
data monitoring and reporting for lawn care industry in Ottawa
Various businesses, industries etc involved with the
distribution, sale and application of pesticides
Partners with City to reduce pesticide use to meet 2005
targets
Various industry associations promoting the use of pesticides
as legal pest control substances
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Reduce pesticide use to meet city targets
Community associations and federations which promote
pest management methods without use of pesticides
Farmers complete individual Environmental Farm Plans
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| Soil Decline and Erosion |
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Rural Clean Water Program
Construction and sediment control
Stormwater management
Education
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Promote best management practices and land stewardship
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Research and development
Funding programs
Educational programs
Fisheries Act through Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Conservation Authorities promote best management practices
and land stewardship
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association promotes
soil conservation
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Development community is required to implement sediment
and erosion control plans
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Private land stewardship and implement best management
practices i.e. streambank stabilization, conservation tillage.
Farmers complete individual Environmental Farm Plans
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| Surface Water |
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Comply with Certificate of Approval for wastewater discharge
and water takings
Monitoring programs
Subwatershed planning
Rural Clean Water Program
Construction and sediment control
Stormwater management
Education
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Provincial Water Quality Objectives
Permits to take water
Certificates of Approval for wastewater discharge
Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network
Ontario Water Resources Act
Environmental Protection Act
Conservation Authorities Act
Environmental Assessment Act
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Canadian Water Quality Guidelines
Research and development
Funding
Education
Mapping & databases
Fisheries Act through Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Conservation Authorities (Agencies established by Provincial
legislation) promote private land stewardship programs, monitoring initiatives,
drought / flood management, Fill Construction and Alterations to Waterways
regulations.
Agricultural organizations promote land stewardship practices
Cottage associations promote environmental protection
Pollution Probe
Ottawa River Keeper
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Comply with Certificate of Approval for wastewater discharge
and water takings
Development community required to implement sediment
and erosion control plans during construction
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Private land stewardship and implementation of best management
practices such as streambank naturalization and stabilization, nutrient
management plans, conservation tillage.
Farmers complete individual Environmental Farm Plans
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| Urban Sprawl |
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Significant and direct control through:
Official Plan Policies and future community design plans
- firm urban boundaries and density targets
Infrastructure investment decisions (e.g. roads vs. transit)
Locational decisions for city facilities
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Land use planning and Planning Act provides tools
Provincial Policy Statement
Provincial Smart Growth Panels
Infrastructure funding decisions on transit
Provincial projects can help contain or aggravate sprawl
(Queensway, By-pass)
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Indirect federal role
Funding for infrastructure projects
Locational choices for federal facilities
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Provides input into the planning process - i.e. Community
Design Plans
Can support or object to infill and community design
plans and influence outcomes
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Development industry has direct control over what gets
built where within the confines of planning policies
Must pursue creative infill, mixed development
Higher densities in new communities
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Consider sustainable housing choices - do you live where
you work?
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| Vector Borne Diseases
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Intervention i.e. mosquito control, control of rodents
Education
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Measure, mitigate and educate the public with help from
the Federal government
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Measure risk, mitigate risk
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The Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Centre
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Private industry is performing tests, developing vaccines,
screening blood supply. This sector is the most active.
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Prevention
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