CPAC CHAIR STEPS UP FOR WOOLWICH VOLUNTEERS

At last month's (September 25/14) Chemtura public advisory Committee (CPAC) meeting the Ministry of the Environment failed to show for a regularily scheduled public CPAC meeting. They did so with four hours notice and zero reason or explanation given. Dr. Dan Holt read a statement near the beginning of the meeting from which I will quote exerpts.
"The Ministry representatives are paid to attend these meetings and represent the government and people in the proceedings which are designed to clean up the toxic materials in one of the most contaminated sites in all of Canada. If they cannot or will not show up for a clean-up of this magnitude than I can only speculate regarding the professionalism and effort put forth, or not put forth, to investigate and clean up other lesser known and/or toxic sites.
The lack of attendance by the MOE tonight is an insult to those in attendance, especially those who volunteer their time and effort, but it does seem consistent with the way the MOE operates. When faced with difficult situations they ignore their duty. The meeting will continue as if the MOE is present. An email, and registered letter, will be sent to Mr. Karlos as soon as possible listing questions and statements directed to the MOE tonight with any and all time lines as delineated tonight in effect."

Readers: As of a few days after this meeting we were advised that Mr. Karlos is no longer with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. Interestingly we were first advised by the MOE that he was on a temporary reassignment. Then after that we received news of his departure.