Good Day!
The October 26th municipal elections are rapidly approaching with advance voting already underway in many municipalities - lots of election information and details are below.
Doug Ford has begun the very concerning bike lane removals in parts of Toronto to large protests and citizen action including police even arresting people in wheelchairs. The police presence has been significant with more than 30 police cars and a huge army of officers to escort construction crews in a colossal waste of resources and taxpayer money.
In a shocking announcement Ontario has committed to buy dirty, expensive, oil-fired US electricity to make up for bad planning and electricity shortfalls as our nuclear and gas plants can't meet demand this winter. So much for cutting off exports to the US...
The Ontario Place battle is heard before the Supreme Court of Canada and the RCMP Greenbelt investigation continues.
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1) Municipal Elections 2026
Advance voting has already begun, or will begin shortly in some municipalities with the official election day - October 26th - rapidly approaching. There is a wide variety of ways to vote across the Grand River Watershed for the 2026 municipal elections; in some municipalities traditional voting methods, in other municipalities in-person voting is no longer available - voting is only by mail, or only online and by phone. Please be sure to check the voting information for your local municipality (see list of websites below) to find out when, where, and how to vote. All municipalities offer assistance with voting. Contact your local municipality if you have any questions.
Voter Turnout
The graph below shows voter turnout across our region for the 2018 and 2022 municipal elections. It is worth noting that the highest turnout for any municipality was only 42.73% (Wellington North in 2018), and turnout decreased in 2022 for almost all municipalities with the exceptions of Wilmot and Woolwich. North Dumfries had the lowest turnout - just 18.51% in 2022. Yikes! There is definitely a lot of room for improvement.
Source: AMO Association of Municipalities of Ontario 2018 and 2022 Election Results
When you make your plans to vote, we encourage you to have conversations with people in your network, and if possible offer neighbours and family assistance, especially in municipalities where the voting system has changed.
Are you registered to vote?
Check here:
If you need to register to vote or update your details, contact your municipality. Voting registration can be done right up to election day, October 26th. Find the contact info here:
Latest Articles:
The Waterloo Region Record - Luisa D’Amato - Waterloo Regions’ School Board Races Are Wild:
CBC News - Can social media engage apathetic young voters in Ontario's elections?
CBC News - Why some Waterloo region candidates who withdrew from municipal election are still on ballot:
5 candidates decided against seeking office after August deadline have withdrawn
The Waterloo Region Record - North Dumfries Mayoral Race: Road Safety And Local Services Major Concerns:
The Waterloo Region Record - The Untapped Voting Bloc That Would Sway Waterloo Region's Municipal Elections:
Tens of thousands of students are eligible to cast ballots.
Community Groups & Resources with an Election Focus (Non-partisan):
VisionWR - New grassroots volunteer organization dedicated to promoting education, dialogue, and debate on the issues that will shape our shared future in Waterloo Region: climate change, housing, transportation, water, biodiversity, food security, wellbeing and local democracy.
Check out VisionWR’s site to see how candidates responded to surveys and pledge requests from community groups concerned about a caring, inclusive, and climate-safe future at:
Learn more at:
Debate Videos - Also be sure to check out all their YouTube Videos of Debates and All Candidates meetings for Wellesley, Woolwich, Waterloo, Kitchener, Wilmot, and Cambridge:
Cambridge Elects - A terrific election resource for Cambridge residents. Ten Town Hall events were held, featuring the candidates for Regional Councillor, Ward Councillors and Mayor. Recordings are posted on their website:
Waterloo Region Votes - Great information for Waterloo Region voters:
Candidate Information for Waterloo Region - Information for all municipalities, organized into a neat chart format by Bob Jonkman
Melissa Bowman - Citified - Municipal Election 2026 - Lots of election resources for Kitchener & Waterloo Region highlighted by Melissa Bowman @dtkmelissa.bsky.social:
Wilmot Township - Recordings of recent Ward 1, 2, 3, 4 and Mayoral debates:
BrantVotes - Excellent non-partisan candidate and election information for the County of Brant residents organized by John Monkhouse (registered as a third party). Recordings of interviews (done as a podcast) are posted on YouTube. Learn more:
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrantVotes
Get Involved Guelph - Municipal election resources, coordinating survey of candidates with 18 local organizations.
Guelph: One Page Summary of Election Information
Created by Mitchell Tremblay @odspoor.bsky.social See poster in Section C below.
Municipal Election Events
There are still a few remaining debates, candidates meetings and town hall events. Recent turnout has been impressive with many events filled to standing-room only.
City of Waterloo:
Wednesday, October 21st from 6:30pm to 9:00pm - Ward 5 All Candidates Meeting - Lincoln Road Chapel, 145 Lincoln Road, Waterloo
Province-wide Organizations & Toolkits for Municipalities:
Ontarians Against Corruption (ONAC) - An excellent resource! This network of volunteers is compiling sourced information about the mayoral candidates to inform voters for a growing list of municipalities. For each municipality there is an excellent toolkit that provides candidates' policies and records, including fundraising - provides the ability to do side-by-side candidate comparisons. In addition there is a downloadable printable poster that can be posted to help inform local voters. Currently toolkits are available for Brantford, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Barrie, Niagara Falls, Greenstone, Hamilton, Kingston, Markham, Mississauga, Windsor and Sarnia. Other cities are in progress. If your city is not listed, consider volunteering to help! Visit:
Vote Compass (Toronto Star) has created an excellent online tool to query how candidates align with your own views and perspectives for 50 large municipalities including several in the Grand River Watershed:
Voting Info for Municipalities
City of Brantford:
City of Guelph:
County of Brant:
Region of Waterloo (Regional Council):
Township of North Dumfries:
Township of Wellesley:
Township of Wilmot:
Woolwich Township:
Town of Caledon:
Wellington County:
Township of Centre Wellington:
Town of Erin:
Township of Guelph/Eramosa:
Township of Mapleton:
Township of Puslinch:
Township of Wellington North
Haldimand County:
Norfolk County:
Greenbelt Pledge
Ask candidates to commit to protect water, farmland, green space, and future. Have them sign the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance pledge to show voters first-hand where they stand and what they will commit to protect:
Action Required: Let's help protect our democracy by helping to ensure there is a strong voter turnout for the 2026 municipal elections. Make a plan to vote and have conversations with family and friends about the election, the issues, and the importance of voting. Take advantage of advance and online voting where available.
2) Ontario To Import Dirty US Electricity To Address Energy Shortfalls
In a confounding move just weeks after Doug Ford threatened to cut off exports of electricity to the United States, the provincial electricity system operator has signed a massive deal to import dirty oil and gas fired electricity from New York to make up for shortages, out of commission nuclear plants, and Ontario gas plants that can't secure enough fuel in cold weather. So much for buy Canadian....
Doug Ford should have regrets about cancelling so many clean, green energy projects - wasting hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars in the process. While the rest of the world enjoys power generated from abundant, free sunshine and wind, deploying record amounts of clean energy, due to Ford's disastrous choices, Ontario is going to be dependent on costly US electricity this winter.
The Hamilton Spectator - Ontario signs contract to import electricity from U.S.:
The Waterloo Region Record - After Doug Ford's Threats To Cut Power To States, Ontario Set To Import US Electricity This Winter:
The article quotes our own Mike Marcolongo on the absurd plan for Ontario to buy US energy to make up for the failures of our gas plants, nuclear plants, and the provincial government to properly plan for the clean energy we need.
The Waterloo Region Record - Buy Canadian? Why Does The Province Keep Handing US Companies Contracts?:
Elbows Up For Canada - Former Member of Parliament Charlie Angus doesn't mince words when he claims that Canada needs to truly understand how real the threats being made by the United States are, and how we need to rapidly develop independence and the ability to stand strong for what we believe in. He's also quick to point out how quickly "Captain Canada" Doug Ford has capitulated and backed down any time he has been threatened and how far too much is still being outsourced, purchased from, and dependent on America:
Charlie Angus - The Resistance - They Threatened To Invade By Sundown:
Lame Duck! - Another Great Alex Huot Animated Video - Just when we are all in need of a good laugh, the amazing Alex Huot has just released his latest animated video with another extremely catchy soundtrack. Learn about the Lame Duck who loses the midterms and how the beavers and Canada geese stood up for their country:
Action Required - Understand the magnitude of the threats being issued by the United States, demand that Ontario gets the clean, reliable, green, independent energy we need, and stand strong for our country and values!
3) Bike Lane Removals Start Despite Protests and Arrests
The Ford government brought in a very heavy police presence the second day of large protests against the absurd removal of bike lanes in Toronto. Kudos to the many citizens and cyclists taking action to demand safe roads and routes for active transportation. On the third day of protests, once again there was the heavy police presence, another arrest was made. This is an astonishing waste of resources - for what purpose?
CityNews - Person in wheelchair arrested at protest as bike lane removal work underway in Etobicoke:
Please watch the video of the arrest of the person who was in a wheelchair:
She is a paralympian swimmer.
Aly Van Wyck-Smart: ‘Her meteoric rise to fame came quickly when she won a Silver medal at the 2019 Para World Swimming Championships in the S2-100m backstroke & a bronze 50m. With those results she quickly moved the target from Paris 2024 to Tokyo 2020.’
Lanrick Bennett
Ford should not be able to brush this off. Ontario should not accept this.
Analysis of bike lane battles by Desmond Cole of the Breach
The Trillium - Bike Lanes Removed Amid Heavy Police Presence and Protests:
CBC News - Cyclists delay province's bike lane removal start in Toronto, 2 arrested:
Global News - Bike Lane Advocates To Challenge Ford Government's Removal Plans At Supreme Court:
Action Required - Keep speaking up and ensuring we have the active transportation infrastructure we need. Help to support the upcoming Supreme Court case on Bike Lanes.
4) Ontario Place Battle goes to Supreme Court
Ontario Place Protectors is a broad coalition of groups going to the Supreme Court of Canada to challenge the Ford government's Rebuilding Ontario Place Act (ROPA). The hearing began on October 15th. Learn more:
Media Release: How Far Can Governments Go in Shielding Themselves from Legal Claims?
Media Coverage:
CBC News - Supreme Court to hear challenge of legislation for Ontario Place redevelopment:
Help support the fight to save Ontario Place at the Supreme Court Of Canada - more than half of the needed funds have already been raised:
Action Required: Support the community groups fighting for the greater public good and speak up for the future you want to see for Ontario Place and the Toronto waterfront.
5) Oppose The GRCA Sale Of Niska Conservation Lands - Comment Deadline October 18th
The GRCA is moving to sell of 8 ha of conservation land in Guelph that was acquired in 1977 at the request of the City of Guelph to serve as parkland and conservation land in perpetuity. The archival record unequivocally documents this fact, however, the GRCA concocted a false narrative that the land was acquired for flood control, and is therefore no longer needed.
Please register your opposition to this sale.
Consultation on this disposition has taken place over a 45-day period with comments due by 4:30 p.m. on October 18, 2026.
Comments should be provided by e-mail to: property@grandriver.ca.
Learn more about the Niska Lands at:
Action Required - Speak up to ensure conservation land holdings are increasing - not decreasing.
6) Greenbelt RCMP Investigation
More media outlets are reporting on extreme length of the RCMP investigation into Doug Ford and the Conservative provincial government's actions on trying to carve up and sell off the Greenbelt to well-connected developers in a multi-billion dollar scandal. The RCMP state that they have "no updates at this time and that the investigation is ongoing." A former Ontario attorney general has stated the Mounties should properly update the public on the status of the probe.
The Waterloo Region Record - Three years later, RCMP says investigation into Doug Ford's Greenbelt Scandal is still ‘ongoing’:
The Trillium - ‘It’s unfair’: Silence and uncertainty define RCMP’s Greenbelt investigation at 3-year mark:
Action Required - Keep speaking up and demanding answers about this investigation into the egregious attempt to sell off the Greenbelt.
7) Waterloo Water Crisis Update
The Region of Waterloo has successfully brought the first side-stream filtration unit online with three more units to connect in the coming months, helping to address some of the water shortage in the Mannheim Service Area of Waterloo Region. However, issues have arisen at the Greenbrook Water Treatment Plant that will require significant repairs.
The Region feels that it can meet about 80% of the anticipated demand for tens of thousands of new residents by 2031 and there is agreement with the development community that we have enough water within our region to address our needs for at least the next 30 years or at least to 2051, which is fantastic since it negates the need for any sort of unsustainable and unaffordable Great Lakes pipeline for decades.
Media Coverage:
CTV CKCO News - Waterloo Region Adds Drinking Water Capacity Three Years Ahead Of Schedule:
The Waterloo Region Record - Development Backlog Cleared In Waterloo Region
Public events continue regarding the ongoing Waterloo Region Water Crisis. Plan to attend this upcoming presentation which promises to be excellent:
Better Groundwater Management in Waterloo Region - Featuring well known local expert hydrologist Dr. Hugh Simpson, this presentation will focus on how and why our groundwater management approach has contributed to water uncertainty, and explore opportunities for our communities to better manage groundwater resources for greater water security. Dr. Simpson is an excellent presenter. Please make plans to attend.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Woolwich Memorial Recreation Centre, 24 Snyder Ave S., Elmira
To learn more and Register, visit:
Town of Erin Blocks Water Taking For Bottling - The Town of Erin has passed a motion letting the province know that they do not support bottled water companies taking water from their municipality:
CTV CKCO Television News - Erin An Unwilling Host For Bottled Water Operations:
Action Required - Keep speaking up and ensuring we have the future water sustainability and security we need.
8) More Ford Provincial Scandals
The scandals and costly choices of the Ford government continue. In addition to the healthcare, OSAP and the Skills Development Fund scandals costing tens of millions of dollars, there are some new findings about who the provincially appointed Toronto District School Board supervisor is meeting with, a concerning study hidden about online gambling and some consequences for the business leader who accused the Premier’s office of using leverage to get favourable media pre-election media coverage. And let's not forget about the Greenbelt scandal :
The Trillium - Postmedia ex-CEO alleges Doug Ford’s office used ‘leverage’ over son’s company to get newspaper chain to publish pre-election letter:
The consequences of making this allegation did not take long.
CityNews - Ford government removes Paul Godfrey from Order of Ontario advisory council over ‘false public claims’
Trillium - TDSB supervisor’s calendar shows more than twice as many meetings with $20B real estate arm as parent groups
Spectator - Ontario government hid study on rates of problem gambling, internal documents reveal:
But perhaps the biggest scandal is still the Greenbelt...
The Toronto Star - Doug Ford Is At The Middle Of An Actual Scandal, But This Isn’t It:
Action Required - Speak up and demand better of our provincial government.
9) Recent Articles
As we approach the end of daylight savings time, there is lots of debate about changing the clocks and time zones. Goats are great - at least at eating invasive species. There are lots of concerns about Great Lakes and how Doug Ford loves corporate welfare:
CBC News - Time zones in Canada are getting complicated. These maps lay them out:
CBC News - The 'leap second' could disappear. How a minor time adjustment became a major problem:
Susan Koswan - The Waterloo Region Record - Goats Grazing Helps Control Invasive Weeds, Wildfire Spread:
The Narwhal - Lake Ontario: Donald Trump And The Great Distraction:
The Waterloo Region Record/Hamilton Spectator - Ford Government Is Wasting Vast Sums Of Taxpayer Money On Corporate Welfare:
"the results demonstrate once again the Ford government’s penchant to throw vast sums of taxpayer dollars at just about anything, especially in the name of “economic development.” In other words, corporate welfare.
10) National Water Security Strategy
The federal government has initiated a public consultation period for the National Water Security Strategy. It is a simple survey that is fast and easy to fill out:
Water Canada - Feds launch public engagement on Canada’s National Water Security Strategy
Learn more about this proposed strategy:
Overview by McMillan - Federal Government Seeks Public Input on First National Water Security Strategy:
Direct link to the public survey:
The survey closes October 25th.
Ontario Headwaters Institute Submission - Please take a minute and support the Ontario Headwater Institute's submission on Canada's proposed National Water Security Strategy due October 25th. Overly centered on water for people and economic considerations, the OHI recommends that it be re-focused on watershed security and ecological integrity, that it include a commitment to science-based protocols, and that its implementation play a significant role in assessing projects of national interest. A link to the full submission can be seen on the NewMode Campaign, below, where your support will send emails to Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Dabrusin, the Canada Water Agency, and your MP:
Action Required: Take advantage of this opportunity to speak up and provide feedback on Canada's National Water Security Strategy before October 25, 2026.
11) Pacific Link Pipeline Petition
The Pacific Link pipeline was designated on October 1st by PM Mark Carney as the first project in the national interest. Estimated completion will be in 2032-33 at a cost of $35.2B to $43.7B. The announcement is not being warmly received by First Nations or environmental groups.
CBC News - Cold Lake First Nations seeking judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation:
Narwhal - Carney’s expensive Alberta truce: the Pacific Link pipeline:
CBC News - West Coast oil pipeline becomes 1st project designated in national interest:
New Petition! - Speak up and express your concerns along with thousands of citizens using this new petition just launched by Stand.earth:
Action Required - Speak up and let the federal government know your priorities and how you would like your tax dollars spent.
12) Good News - EV Sales Grow 55%
It is great to see the news that electric vehicle sales continues to grow in Canada with sales this past August increasing 55% over the previous August. Of course gas and diesel fuel nearing record highs only helps to highlight the significant cost savings and benefits of EVs. Unfortunately, sales are not growing fast enough to meet federal goals for phasing out gasoline powered vehicles but things are certainly trending in the right direction in Canada and around the globe:
Global News: Canada EV Sales Are Growing But Not Fast Enough:
Sales increased 55% from last August.
Action Required - Keep promoting the clean, efficient transportation we need.
13) Next GREN Zoom Meeting
Please make plans to join our next meeting online today, Friday, October 16th at 5:30 pm.
Topic: Grand River Watershed Zoom Meeting
Time: Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 5:30pm EST.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 826 4469 5701
Passcode: 713374
Thank you for reading, and for all the great efforts so far. Please share any questions or ideas.
Kevin Thomason @kthomason.bsky.social , Mike Marcolongo @mikemarcolongo.bsky.social
and Joan Faux @joantelferfaux.bsky.social on behalf of all our community groups.
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A) Upcoming Events
Friday, October 16th at 5:30pm - Grand River Environmental Network Zoom Meeting -
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09
Friday, October 16th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm - All Candidates Meet and Greet - The Canadian Dream Forum Theatre, Victoria Park (Willow River) Pavilion, Kitchener
Sunday, October 18th at 4:30pm - GRCA Niska Lands Sell Off deadline for submission of comments - https://www.grandriver.ca/who-we-are/grca-properties/property-management/niska-landholdings/
Wednesday, October 21st from 6:30pm to 9:00pm - City of Waterloo Ward 4 All Candidates Meeting, 140 Lincoln Road, Waterloo
Monday, October 26th - Municipal Election - Province wide.
Tuesday, October 27th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Better Groundwater Management In Waterloo Region - Woolwich Memorial Recreation Centre, 24 Snyder's Road S., Elmira - https://rwlibrary.libnet.info/event/17311828
Saturday October 31 - Province -wide Fight Ford Protest - For locations and times see Section D below.
B) Water and the Election - Questions for Candidates
Download and print the poster below from the Ontario Headwaters Institute here:
C) Election Resources
City of Guelph Election Information at a glace - Created by Mitchell Tremblay @odspoor.bsky.social
Local Municipal and Regional Election Candidate information:
City of Guelph:
Wellington County:
https://www.centrewellington.ca/township-services/2026-municipal-election/
Waterloo Regional Council - Note: Regional Chair is no longer an elected position:
City of Waterloo:
https://www.waterloo.ca/council-and-committees/municipal-elections/find-election-candidates/
Kitchener:
https://app2.kitchener.ca/election/candidates.aspx
Cambridge:
https://www.cambridge.ca/mayor-city-council-government/elections/nominations-candidate-profiles/
Woolwich Township:
https://www.woolwich.ca/learn-about/election/list-of-candidates-financial-statements/
Wilmot Township:
https://www.wilmot.ca/township-office/elections/
Wellesley Township:
https://www.wellesley.ca/council-and-administration/election/
County of Brant:
https://www.brant.ca/council-and-county-administration/elections/certified-candidates/
City of Brantford:
https://brantfordvotes.brantford.ca/en/candidates/candidates.aspx
Haldimand County:
Norfolk County:
https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/vote/filed-candidate-nominations/
Caledon:
https://www.caledon.ca/en/government/election-landing-page.aspx
If your municipality is not listed above, visit the official municipal website and search “candidate list 2026”.
D) Province-Wide Ford Protests
Make a sign and join in one of the many rallies taking place across Ontario on the last Saturday of the month! These events are organized locally.
Learn more:
Facebook - Fight Ford Protests:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/999677935818616
Instagram - Fight Ford Ontario Protests:
https://www.instagram.com/ontarioprotest?igsh=eHgwNnl2azRsYXB5
Website - Protest Doug Ford:
E) Contact Info:
Speak Up and Ensure Your Voice is Heard
Wilmot Township Council
All Wilmot Councillors can be reached at a single simple address: council@wilmot.ca
Letters should also be sent to: clerks@wilmot.ca to be included as part of the public record.
Natasha Salonen, Mayor, Wilmot, natasha.salonen@wilmot.ca or 519-634-8519 x 9351
Stewart Cressman, Councillor Ward 1, Wilmot, stewart.cressman@wilmot.ca
Kris Wilkinson, Councillor Ward 2, Wilmot, kris.wilkinson@wilmot.ca
Harvir Sidhu, Councillor Ward 3, Wilmot, harvir.sidhu@wilmot.ca
Lillianne Dunstall, Councillor Ward 4, Wilmot, lillianne.dunstall@wilmot.ca
Steven Martin, Councillor Ward 4, Wilmot, steven.martin@wilmot.ca
Region of Waterloo Council
All Regional Councillors and Mayors can be reached at this single address: regionalcouncillors@regionofwaterloo.ca
Karen Redman, Regional Chair, kredman@regionofwaterloo.ca
Berry Vrbanovic, Mayor, Kitchener, berryv@kitchener.ca
Dorothy McCabe, Mayor, City of Waterloo, dorothy.mccabe@waterloo.ca
Jan Liggett, Cambridge Mayor, Cambridge, liggettj@cambridge.ca
Sue Foxton, Mayor, North Dumfries, sfoxton@northdumfries.ca
Natasha Salonen, Mayor, Wilmot, natasha.salonen@wilmot.ca
Joe Nowak, Mayor, Wellesley, jnowak@wellesley.ca
Sandy Shantz, Mayor, Woolwich, sshantz@woolwich.ca
Doug Craig, Regional Councillor, Cambridge, dougcraig@regionofwaterloo.ca
Pam Wolf, Regional Councillor, Cambridge, pwolf@regionofwaterloo.ca
Colleen James, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, CJames@regionofwaterloo.ca
Michael Harris, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, MHarris@regionofwaterloo.ca
Matt Rodrigues, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, mrodrigues@regionofwaterloo.ca
Joe Gowing, Regional Councillor, Kitchener, jgowing@regionofwaterloo.ca
Jim Erb, Regional Councillor, Waterloo, JErb@regionofwaterloo.ca
Chantal Huinink, Regional Councillor, Waterloo, CHuinink@regionofwaterloo.ca
City of Kitchener Council
Mayor - Berry Vrbanovic - berry.vrbanovic@kitchener.ca
Ward 1 - Councillor Scott Davey scott.davey@kitchener.ca
Ward 2 - Councillor Dave Schnider dave.schnider@kitchener.ca
Ward 3 - Councillor Jason Deneault jason.deneault@kitchener.ca
Ward 4 - Councillor Christine Michaud christine.michaud@kitchener.ca
Ward 5 - Councillor Ayo Owodunni ayo.owodunni@kitchener.ca
Ward 6 - Councillor Paul Singh paul.singh@kitchener.ca
Ward 7 - Councillor Bil Ioannidis bil.ioannidis@kitchener.ca
Ward 8 - Councillor Margaret Johnston margaret.johnston@kitchener.ca
Ward 9 - Councillor Debbie Chapman debbie.chapman@kitchener.ca
Ward 10 - Councillor Stephanie Stretch stephanie.stretch@kitchener.ca
County of Brant Council:
Mayor David Bailey david.bailey@brant.ca 226-387-2490
Councillor Ward 1 Jennifer Kyle jennifer.kyle@brant.ca 519-242-0898
Councillor Ward 1 John MacAlpine john.macalpine@brant.ca 519-757-9359
Councillor Ward 2 Steve Howes steve.howes@brant.ca 519-442-4955
Councillor Ward 2 Lukas Oakley lukas.oakley@brant.ca 226-216-3037
Councillor Ward 3 John Bell john.bell@brant.ca 519-209-2277
Councillor Ward 3 John Peirce john.peirce@brant.ca 519-442-7134
Councillor Ward 4 Robert Chambers robert.chambers@brant.ca 519-449-2633
Councillor Ward 4 David Miller jedamiller@sympatico.ca 519-449-1240
Councillor Ward 5 Brian Coleman brianatbridgeview@gmail.com 519-753-2798
Councillor Ward 5 - Ella Haley ella.haley@brant.ca 226-802-2801
Province of Ontario
Premier Doug Ford - doug.fordco@pc.ola.org or 416-325-1941 - available 24/7 - all calls confidential,
Call or text Doug Ford’s Personal Cell Phone - 647-612-3673
Andrea Khanjin - Minster of Environment, Conservation and Parks - andrea.khanjin@pc.ola.org or 705-722-0575
Vic Fedeli - Minister of Economic Development- vic.fedeli@pc.ola.org or 416-326-8475
Rob Flack - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing- rob.flack@pc.ola.org or 416-326-3074
Michael Parsa - Associate Minister of Housing - michael.parsaco@pc.ola.org
Local Conservative MPPs:
Mike Harris Jr - Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, MPP Kitchener-Conestoga - mike.harris@pc.ola.org or 519-669-2090
Brian Riddell - MPP Cambridge - brian.riddell@pc.ola.org or 519-650-2770
Jess Dixon - MPP Kitchener South - jess.dixon@pc.ola.org or 519-650-9413
Will Bouma - MPP Brantford-Brant - will.bouma@pc.ola.org or (519) 759-0361
Joseph Racinsky- MPP Wellington-Halton Hills - joseph.racinsky@pc.ola.org or (519) 787-5247
Ernie Hardeman - MPP Oxford - ernie.hardeman@pc.ola.org or (519) 537-5222
Matthew Rae - Associate Minister Energy-Intensive Industries, MPP Perth-Wellington - matthew.rae@pc.ola.org or (519) 272-0660
Local NDP MPPs:
Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo - cfife-qp@ndp.on.ca or 519-725-3477
Local Green Party MPPs:
Mike Schreiner - MPP Guelph - mschreiner@ola.org or (519) 836-4190
Aislinn Clancy - MPP Kitchener Centre - aclancy-co@ola.org or 519-579-5460
Independent MPPs:
Bobbi Ann Brady - MPP Haldimand-Norfolk - babrady-co@ola.org or (519) 428-0446
Federal Members of Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Carney - mark.carney@parl.gc.ca
Local Liberal MPs:
Tim Louis - MP Kitchener-Conestoga - tim.louis@parl.gc.ca or (519) 578-3777
Bardish Chagger - MP Waterloo - bardish.chagger@parl.gc.ca or (519) 746-1573
Dominque O-Rourke - MP Guelph - dominique.orourke@parl.gc.ca or (519) 837-8276
Local Conservative MPs:
Michael Chong - MP Wellington-Halton Hills - michael.chong@parl.gc.ca or (519) 843-7344
Dan Muys Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North - Dan.Muys@parl.gc.ca or (519) 448-1483
TBA - MP Brantford-Brant South Six Nations - (Note: Larry Brock resigned effective Sept 18, 2026)
Connie Cody - MP Cambridge - connie.cody@parl.gc.ca or (519) 624-2828
Matt Strauss - MP Kitchener-South Hespeler - matt.strauss@parl.gc.ca or (519) 571-5509
Kelly Deridder - MP Kitchener-Centre - kelly.deridder@parl.gc.ca or (519) 746-8867
John Nater - MP Perth-Wellington - john.nater@parl.gc.ca or (519) 273-1400
Kevin Thomason
Vice-Chair, Grand River Environmental Network
www.gren.ca
Phone: (519) 888-0519
Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
Twitter: @kthomason
E-mail: kevinthomason@mac.com