For immediate release:
November 6, 2008

MPP Barrett invites all to Jarvis for “Energy Generation
and our Environment” symposium

Queens Park – Haldimand Norfolk MPP Toby Barrett stood in the Legislature today to invite, “all to Jarvis on Thursday, November 20, for a symposium I’m hosting on energy generation and our environment.”

Barrett went on to list the wide array of topics to be covered in an attempt to give attendees a full picture of the energy debate:

“Once again, this year’s symposium will have a full slate of presenters and exhibits covering all aspects of the energy generation spectrum: carbon sequestration, natural gas, combined cycle power generation, biomass, geothermal, wind power, solar, clean air technology, nuclear and conservation,” Barrett reported.

The Opposition Environment Critic then noted that this, and the previous 2007 symposium, are steps toward providing area residents with an avenue for input and information; as to this point the McGuinty government has ignored requests for consultation.

“After writing the Premier twice for answers and requesting consultation with our area residents before energy-generation decisions are made without those being impacted being allowed to have a say, I’ve taken it upon myself to, yet again, hold the consultation and have the symposium,” Barrett concluded. “So I invite all—the Premier, the Minister of Energy and the Minister of the Environment—down to our area for a lively evening of information and debate.”

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For more information please contact MPP Barrett at 1-800-903-8629

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO

Thursday 6 November 2008
MEMBERS’ STATEMENTS

Energy symposium

Mr. Toby Barrett: As questions and new power proposals continue to surface, I invite all to Jarvis on Thursday, November 20, for a symposium I’m hosting on energy generation and our environment.

Once again, this year’s symposium will have a full slate of presenters and exhibits covering all aspects of the energy generation spectrum: carbon sequestration, natural gas, combined cycle power generation, biomass, geothermal, wind power, solar, clean air technology, nuclear and conservation. Those speaking and presenting will travel to Jarvis from all parts of the province, representing Farmers for Economic Opportunity, Competitive Power Ventures, Ontario Power Generation, Norfolk Energy, the Clean Affordable Energy Alliance, Grand Erie Energy Quest, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Canadian Environmental Law Association, the Canadian Nuclear Workers Council, Bruce Power, as well as individuals.

After writing the Premier twice for answers and requesting consultation with our area residents before energy-generation decisions are made without those being impacted being allowed to have a say, I’ve taken it upon myself to, yet again, hold the consultation and have the symposium. So I invite all—the Premier, the Minister of Energy and the Minister of the Environment—down to our area for a lively evening of information and debate.