I got a couple too. The one from my local MP was exactly what I expected; you could sum up the content in a few brief words = "I'll pass it on". Hey, Phil, next time you send that PC promo literature out (junk mail), I'll be sure to pass it on too. Not what I pay you for my friend.
I recieved this from the Minister of Abroginal Affairs. Canned, spammed and devoid of any form of material content:
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Premier Kathleen Wynne shared with me your message to her regarding the preliminary draft Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) for the Algonquin land claim negotiations. I am pleased to respond.
Our government appreciates learning about your concerns. We recognize that hunting and fishing are important activities for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Ontario will be seeking workable solutions that respect the interests of all society, provide continued public access to Crown lands and natural resources, and protect biodiversity, resource sustainability and conservation.
The preliminary draft AIP is not a final product. Ontario will continue to consult with the public and stakeholders to ensure that their interests are understood and considered fully as part of these negotiations. There are still several years of work ahead before a Final Settlement Agreement can be reached. The provincial negotiation team will continue to consult extensively with:
municipalities;
sport, recreational and environmental groups;
local and resource based businesses;
Aboriginal communities; and
others across the claim area whose interests may be affected.
You also asked about the 2007 Algonquin Land Claim Declaration Order. The order is a process through which all affected Ontario government ministries will screen and evaluate potential environmental effects and carry out public, agency and Aboriginal consultation. The public consultation related to the 2007 Algonquin Land Claim Declaration Order will take place after a draft Agreement-in-Principle has been ratified and approved by all three parties.
I encourage you to review the full content of the preliminary draft AIP, the other resource materials, and to keep up to date on the latest developments in the Algonquins of Ontario negotiations through the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs’ web site.
Please contact the Ontario Information Centre for the Algonquin Land Claim if you have additional questions or comments regarding these negotiations.
Ontario Information Centre Algonquin Land Claim 31 Riverside Drive Pembroke ON K8A 8R6
Phone: 613-732-8081 Toll Free: 1-855-690-7070
Email:
[email protected]
Once again, thank you for writing and sharing your concerns.
Sincerely,
David Zimmer
Minister
www.ontario.ca/aboriginal
www.twitter.com/ONAboriginal
So far I haven't told him it is because of my awareness of the process that I contacted him, but I am sure that time too shall come.