Institutional Challenges and the Impacted Sectors

Does land use planning and environmental assessment intersect to add value in Ontario?
⏱3:15 pm to 4:45 pm 90 minutes

Closing Remarks
⏱4:45 pm to 5:00 pm 15 minutes

How do environmental assessments resolve differing points of view transparently, fairly, and in an evidence-based manner?

1. Landfill Planning in Ontario – the Past, the Present and the Likely Messy Future
An overview of landfill EAs in the Province of Ontario will reflect on the past including pivotal Hearing decisions and attempts at the Willing Host Siting Approach. An overview of current challenges will include the demand and the right provisions. An overview of the messy future will focus on limited landfill capacity and significant barriers to approving new landfills.