Community Sessions
The Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) has designated a day and an evening
for members of the general public to address the Board regarding the proposed SmartCentre's application in Leslieville.
The public day and evening will both take place at the OMB's offices,
655 Bay Street, Toronto, 16th Floor
The time will be divided as follows:
Thursday, June 12 - Morning Session - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 12 - Afternoon Session - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, June 16 - Evening Session - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To pre-register please contact Leesa Kwong via email at Leesa.Kwong@ontario.ca
THE BOARD HAS INDICATED IT IS WILLING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY INDICATED YOUR WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. However, if the person is a member of the East Toronto Community Coalition (ETCC), please contact Eric Gillespie, legal counsel for the ETCC at ekg@cunningham-gillespie.com first.
THE BOARD HAS ALSO ASKED PEOPLE TO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE MONDAY JUNE 9TH AT 4PM. **THIS INCLUDES ANYONE WHO IS ALREADY LISTED AS A PARTICIPANT.
There will be 25 speaking opportunities in each of the 3 sessions (morning, afternoon and evening - totaling 75) so it is important for people to pre-register early if they wish speak. If more time is required the Board has indicated it will consider at least one more evening session.
People who wish to register should be advised that they will be giving evidence. As a result, before speaking they will be asked to swear an oath or affirm their testimony. Each speaker should be clear and concise about what their views are. Evidence should be based on their own direct experience and knowledge and not on speculation. Their evidence should not repeat the comments of others, if a speaker agrees with a point made by a previous speaker that is all they need to say. Once they finish each speaker may be asked questions by any of the lawyers participating in the hearing and/or by the Chair.
The ETCC will be onhand before the sessions selling NO BIG BOX T-shirts, a great way to show the OMB that this community is opposed to this development. If any more information is required please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you there!
The public day and evening will both take place at the OMB's offices,
655 Bay Street, Toronto, 16th Floor
The time will be divided as follows:
Thursday, June 12 - Morning Session - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, June 12 - Afternoon Session - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, June 16 - Evening Session - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
To pre-register please contact Leesa Kwong via email at Leesa.Kwong@ontario.ca
THE BOARD HAS INDICATED IT IS WILLING TO HEAR FROM ANYONE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY INDICATED YOUR WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. However, if the person is a member of the East Toronto Community Coalition (ETCC), please contact Eric Gillespie, legal counsel for the ETCC at ekg@cunningham-gillespie.com first.
THE BOARD HAS ALSO ASKED PEOPLE TO PRE-REGISTER BEFORE MONDAY JUNE 9TH AT 4PM. **THIS INCLUDES ANYONE WHO IS ALREADY LISTED AS A PARTICIPANT.
There will be 25 speaking opportunities in each of the 3 sessions (morning, afternoon and evening - totaling 75) so it is important for people to pre-register early if they wish speak. If more time is required the Board has indicated it will consider at least one more evening session.
People who wish to register should be advised that they will be giving evidence. As a result, before speaking they will be asked to swear an oath or affirm their testimony. Each speaker should be clear and concise about what their views are. Evidence should be based on their own direct experience and knowledge and not on speculation. Their evidence should not repeat the comments of others, if a speaker agrees with a point made by a previous speaker that is all they need to say. Once they finish each speaker may be asked questions by any of the lawyers participating in the hearing and/or by the Chair.
The ETCC will be onhand before the sessions selling NO BIG BOX T-shirts, a great way to show the OMB that this community is opposed to this development. If any more information is required please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you there!