By Pam Wright, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Chatham Voice When it comes to the proposed York 1 dump project at Dresden, municipal officials hope the federal government is listening. To that end, Chatham-Kent has submitted additional information to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), clarifying information put forward by York1 with regard to the controversial proposal. Along with reaffirming the municipality’s opposition, the letter from its external legal counsel states the project would require several planning approvals under Ontario’s Planning Act, including changes to zoning and the Official Plan. The letter, outlining Chatham-Kent’s position, also states Ontario’s processes do not provide a full or adequate review of potential impacts on the environment or Indigenous rights, noting C-K continues to support a federal assessment under the Impact Assessment Act. Plus,…
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