Protest Uranium Mine Exemption from Mining Act Reform

Anyone interested in going please message me.. maybe we can carpool or take a train...

I apologize for the late notice.


Community Coalition Against Mining Uranium, (CCAMU)
Call to Eastern Ontario municipalities, community groups, and concerned citizens to:
Protest Uranium Mine Exemption from Mining Act Reform,
Radisson Hotel Entrance, 1 Johnson Street,
Kingston, Ontaqrio,
Thursday, August 28th, 6 PM.

The Ministry of Mines and Northern Development is holding hearings on the proposed reform of Ontario's antiquated Mining Act. While we support restrictions on the "free entry" of mining companies and prospectors on land claimed by aboriginals and private land owners, we question why uranium mines should be exempted. Uranium mines pollute watersheds. The proposed mine in North Frontenac County, near Sharbot Lake, would adversely affect the Mississippi and Ottawa rivers. Twenty two regional municipalities, including Ottawa,Kingston and Frontenac County have voted for a moratorium on Uranium mining in Eastern Ontario. How many does it take for our government to act on our concerns?

It is hypocritical for the provincial government to claim federal jurisdiction on uranium whilst it has granted the permits to Frontenac Ventures for exploration and would collect revenues from these mines. In addition the Ministry of the Environment has charged Frontenac Ventures with multiple breaches of provincial environmental regulations. How do you grant the permits, collect the revenues, and regulate the operations if you have no jurisdiction?

We propose an information picket at the entrance to the hearings. Of course the event will be peaceful and non disruptive. Speakers, such as Bob Lovelace, and municipal representatives will voice their objections to the exemption of uranium mines. The 6 PM protest will include music and street theater.

Contact Information: Paul Gervan, gervan@sympatico.ca Tel: 613-387-3579

Source Water Protection (SWC) committee)

Hi everybody (wonder if the ppl of u @ the cottage with or without internet are the lucky ones...;)),

hope u enjoying the sunshine and the beautiful water of Canada's lakes and rivers - I have an addition to my previous post, came in yesterday with the U-news (www.ccamu.ca), in case you were wondering about the exact location in Plevna:


SOURCE WATER PROTECTION (SWC) COMMITTEE MTG, AUG 7TH, 1 PM

The next monthly public meeting of the Source Water Protection (SWC) committee will be held on August 7, 2008 @ 1:00 p.m in Plevna at the Clar-Miller Hall, 6598 Buckshot Lake Road, Plevna, Ontario.

The SWC reports to the ministry of the Environment (MOE) via their chairperson and is sanctioned through the 'Clean Water Act' to represent the Mississippi and Rideau watersheds.

This is an important meeting since a response from the MOE based on actions taken from a member inquiry and public input is on the agenda. The Ministry of the Environment will be making a presentation responding to the motions of the SPC passed in February regarding Uranium. There will also be representatives present from the local Health Unit(s) and Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

Persons can book a five-minute time slot if they wish to address the committee. For more information on the SWP committee for our region and to see the meeting agenda (when posted) please see
http://www.mrsourcewater.ca/welcome/index.html (click on 'Source Protection Committee' then 'Agendas, Minutes & Dispositions')