COALITION AGAINST THE PROPOSED PRISON
PAST EVENTS
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Oct 11, 2024: A search for Doug Ford and Steve Clark: A group of Kemptville citizens opposed to the construction of a Kemptville prison and the destruction of farmland and farm buildings, assembled to present Ford and Clark with the new University of Ottawa Environmental Impact Study showing the environmental impact that the prison project would have on the proposed prison site. But Ford and Clark snuck in the back door of a facility where a $1000/plate fundraiser was taking place. The group found Ford and Clark, but these politicians ignored their pleas to meet with them. However, one of the Ford's entourage agreed to give him a copy of the report. As a result, Premier Ford cannot say that he doesn't know that:
- Barnes Creek, a Rideau River watershed, will experience multiple detrimental impacts on water quality, the creek’s
hydrological functions, and the disruption/destruction of habitats for over twenty species of fish.
- At least 70 wildlife species will be negatively impacted including several endangered species, including disruptions to the
species’ overall living environment and reproduction, as well as the destruction of feeding and nesting sites.
- The construction of the EOCC will result in the loss of nearly 200 acres of class 2 prime agricultural farmland and existing
farm buildings, contrary to the Provincial Policy Statements protecting prime agricultural land.
- There are also implications for land ownership and Indigenous rights, as the EOCC will be constructed on unceded and
unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory
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May 23, 2024: Chili Cook-Off - A fundraiser for the Coalition Against the Proposed prison
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Apr 22, 2024: Earth Day Webinar and Press Conference - Assessing the impact of the Ontario government's Kemptville prison plan.
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Nov 3, 2023: CAPP hosts a fundraising concert featuring Logan Staats, and Trevor Alguire
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June 3, 2023: CAPP hosts a celebration and provides an update on the Motion to Dismiss case that the Ford government lost. Watch the video.
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December 6, 2022: CAPP responds to Ford Government's Motion to Dismiss (the Application for Judicial Review). See Media Release.
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August 15, 2022: Watch video of press conference. See details here. CAPP and JOG file an Application for a Judicial Review.
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June 4, 2022: Save the Farmland rally, at the site of the proposed Kemptville prison. Watch: A Message to Doug Ford. Amanda Wilson. Kirk Albert. Reeve Bill Dobson. Laureen St Armour. Read Media Release to learn more.
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April 12, 2022: Save the Farmland rally, Kemptville Campus. Visit YouTube (9 videos) to see the videos and read the Media Release to learn more.
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Nov 13, 2021: No Prison rally at the site of the proposed Kemptville prison. Visit YouTube (7 videos) to listen to the concerned citizens who spoke at the rally.
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Oct 15, 2021: No Prison rally at MPP Steve Clark’s constituency office in Brockville. Visit YouTube or Instagram to view.
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Sep 14, 2021: No Prison protest outside the municipality’s strategic planning session.
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June 23, Feb 2, Dec 8, 2020: CAPP public information sessions. Visit Facebook (June 23), and YouTube (Feb 2 and Dec 8) to view.
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June 22, 2021: CAPP/JOG joint delegation, North Grenville Municipal Council meeting. Visit YouTube to view.
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May 13, 2021: CAPP/JOG joint Community Action Event
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Mar 23, 2021: Multiple resident delegations, North Grenville Municipal council meeting. Visit YouTube to view.
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June 14, 2021: Information flyer mailed to over 6400 residents & businesses in Kemptville & area.