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1 AGENDA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMITTEE Tuesday, April 24 th, :30 p.m. Lanark Highlands Municipal Office - 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario Council Chambers *2:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Chair, Deputy Mayor Brian Stewart 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & GENERAL NATURE THEREOF 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA THAT, the agenda be adopted as presented. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES THAT, the minutes from the March 27 th, 2012 and April 10 th, 2012 Committee of the Whole meetings be adopted as presented. 5. DELEGATIONS & PRESENTATIONS i) Lanark County Tourism County of Lanark ii) 2011 Township Financial Review Howard Allen, Chartered Accountants 6. COMMUNICATIONS i) Request for support for the horse racing industry in Ontario Town of Fort Erie attached on pages 6-12 ii) Request for support for moratorium on wind turbines Municipality of Clarington attached on pages iii) Request for support for tax exemption for Royal Canadian Legion attached on pages iv) Request for support for the Ontario Wildlife Compensation Program Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen attached on page 18 v) Request for support for Canada s National Wall of Remembrance National Wall of Remembrance Assoc. attached on pages Page 1 of 24

2 7. REPORTS General THAT, the Committee of the Whole accepted the communications dated April 24 th, 2012 as information. i) Verbal Report on Changes to Federal Electoral Boundaries Mayor Peter McLaren WHEREAS, Lanark County forms a community of interest; and WHEREAS, in the last electoral boundaries redistribution ten years ago, Lanark County was split between two ridings in order to allow other counties to remain united; and WHEREAS, the potential exists that in the current redistribution, Lanark County will be split again (perhaps in some new way); and WHEREAS, it would be unjust and inequitable to repeatedly subordinate the community of interest in Lanark County to other communities of interest; We resolve to request that the Electoral Boundaries Commission ensure that all of Lanark County be kept within the boundaries of a single riding. AND THAT, the resolution be brought forward to the April 26 th Council meeting. Community Services i) Report of the Lanark Highlands Public Library Board (verbal). Councillor Tom Lalonde. THAT, the Report of the Lanark Highlands Public Library Board (verbal) be received for information. ii) Report of the Lanark & District Museum Board (verbal). Councillor Ken Sinclair. THAT, the Report of the Lanark Museum Board (verbal) be received for information. iii) Report of the Middleville Museum Board (verbal). Councillor Bob Sutcliffe. Page 2 of 24

3 THAT, the Report of the Middleville Museum Board (verbal) be received for information. iv) Report of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre Inc. Board (verbal). Councillor Tom Lalonde. THAT, the Report of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre Inc. Board (verbal) be received for information. v) Report of the Lanark Highlands Business and Tourism Association Board (verbal). Councillor Bob Mingie. THAT, the Report of the Lanark Highlands Business and Tourism Association Board (verbal) be received for information. Corporate Services i) Verbal Report on Lanark Highlands Township Logo. Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk, Rob Wittkie Building, Planning & Protective Services i) Request for Private Road Name (Shaver) Part of Lot 3, 4, Concession 3, Village of Lanark Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk, Rob Wittkie THAT, Staff proceed in preparing a By-law to name the private road in the Village of Lanark, Part Lot 3, 4, Concession 3 Providence Point Road. ii) Request for Private Road Name (Connelly) Part of Lot 22, 23 Concession 10, Geographic Township of Darling Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk, Rob Wittkie THAT, Staff proceed in preparing a By-law to name the private road identified as Parts 2,5,8,11,14, and 17 on Reference Plan 27R Driftwood Bay Road. iii) Request for Private Road Name (Connelly) Part of Lot 22, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Darling Planning Administrator/Deputy Clerk, Rob Wittkie Page 3 of 24

4 THAT, Staff proceed in preparing a By-law to name the private road identified as Parts 3,6,9, and 11 on Reference Plan 27R-8520 Old Pine Trail. iv) Verbal Report of the Lanark Fire Service Fire Chief, Kirk Cannon Public Works & Waste Management Committee i) Verbal Report of the Police Services Board Councillor Derek Love. THAT, the Report of the Police Services Board (verbal) be received for information. ii) Report of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Committee verbal). Mayor Peter McLaren. THAT, the Report of the Mississippi-Rideau Source Water Protection Committee (verbal) be received for information. iii) Report of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Board. Councillor Bob Sutcliffe. THAT, the Report of the Mississippi Valley Conservation (verbal) be received for information. iv) Verbal update on McKinnon Pit Agreement CAO/Clerk, Ross Trimble 8. IN-CAMERA ITEMS None. 9. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS None. 10. DEFERRED ITEMS Site Plan Control By-Law. Report #PWWM-XX-2010 Policy for future development on non-maintained township roads, including maintenance responsibilities (requested April 2010). Page 4 of 24

5 ATV s: Request to Allow on Township Roads (requested December 2008) Delegation of Enforcement of Winter Parking Restrictions (requested December 2008) ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 24

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7 I 0 Office of the Mayor DOUGLAS G. MARTIN February Sent vie emad: dngp1ntvarenhejg.mlca The Honourable Dalton McGuinty Legislative Building, Room 281 Queen s Park Toronto, ON M7A IAI Honourable and Dear Sir: Re: Maintaining the Rural Economy in Ontario by Maintaining and Enhancing the Live Horse Racing Industry The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of February 27, 2012 passed the following resolution in response to the Drummond Report: WHEREAS the Fort Erie Race Track has been in operation for over 115 years. WHEREAS the Fort Erie Race 1 rack, Fort Erie s largest tourism attraction, employs over 300 local residents directly and more than 600 horse people: WHEREAS the Fort Erie Race Track contributes in excess of S24 million in direct annual expenditures to the lort Erie economcy; WHEREAS the Fort Erie Race Track provides $345,000 in properrt taxes to the lown of Fort Erie: WHEREAS the Town of Fort Erie wishes to continue its ongoine moral and financial support of the Fort Erie Race irack as a critical component of the local economs and as one of the communit s largest emplos ers: WHEREAS the Fort I-ne Race I rack is an integral component of( )ntario s horse racing industry shich emplo\s approxiinatel 60,0001 across the Pros ince of Ontario and is a most iniportant economic driver of jobs in rural Ontario: WHEREAS all three levels of government realize substantial revenues from the horse racing and breeding industry expenditures, this revenue having increased by 27 o in the last decade, as follows Our Focus: Your Future /2 tslolnig Address: Office Ibiurs f(( imn. to (Xl p m The ( orporamlon of the Eo n of Fort Erie Munmeipal Centre. Mumcm pal Centre Drive Page 7 of 24 Fort Erie. Ontario. Canada L2A 2S0 Phone (0(15) 7 I - 6)))) Fax (0051 I Weh-site wwsv forterie.on ca

8 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty Page two Federal Revenue Provincial Revenue Local government million S26l million (exclusive of slot machine proms) $138 million (paid to host municipalities where slots are located) WHEREAS a total ofsl.5 billion in wages and salaries in Ontario are sustained annually by the total expenditures of the Ontario horse racing and breeding industry (50% higher than the Si billion in 2000) ; WHEREAS the horse racing and breeding industry is the second largest sub-sector of the agricultural economy, exceeding the contributions of wheat, egg, poultry and hogs in 2010 ; WHEREAS direct and indirect investment stimulates local economies with demand for products and services in rural Ontario provided by veterinarians, blacksmiths, hay and grain suppliers, transport workers and harness and saddle makers, as well as the thousands ofjobs directly in horse racing and race track operations: NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie that it hereby petitions the Province of Ontario to maintain its support and commitment to the horse racing industry in Ontario in order preserve and enhance this historic industry, and further THAT the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario. notify the Town of Fort Erie and its sister communities of the Province s intentions in this regard w ithin a reasonable period of time. and further THAT this resolution be circulated to Fort Erie s sister communities in Ontario who are also home to horse racing facilities or are home to economic sectors related to the horse racing industry, and further THAT Fort Erie s sister communities be encouraged to enact similar resolutions to express their support for Ontario s horse racing and breeding industries in writing to the Premier of Ontario to preserve and enhance the live racing industry in Ontario. 1 The Economic Impacts of Horse Racing and Breeding in Ontario, 2012 by Econometric Research Limited, November Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium, In 2010, as a result of the progressive and proactive efforts of the Fort Erie Economic Development and Tourism Corporation (EDTC) the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium (FELRC) was created as a non-profit corporation to operate and manage the Fort Erie Racetrack. With critical financial partnerships, the EDTC successfully negotiated a 3-year rescue plan with the Province and Town, thereby facilitating continued live racing at the Fort Erie Racetrack and saving hundreds of jobs in the process. In conclusion, the resolution speaks for itself, illustrating the financial dynamics of live horse racing in Ontario. The Province does not subsidize this industry, it is a key partner. Page 8 of 24

9 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty Page three By copy of this letter to Racetrack Host Municipalities in Ontario, the Regional Municipality of Niagara and Niagara Area Municipalities, they are being requested to pass similar resolutions and to notify you and the Town of Fort Erie accordingly of the action taken. We thank you for your attention to this important matter and look forward to an early response. Yours truly, original signed Douglas G. Martin Mayor DGM:dlk cc. The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance dduncan.morj.co(liberal.ola.org The Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rrual Affairs tcmeekin.mp.coliberal.ola.or John Blakney, Exec. Director/CEO Ontario Racing Commission iohn.blakneylontarioracingcommission.ca Gordon McDonald, Chairman, National Capital Region Harness Horse Association ncrhha(rcr.net John Gallinger, President/CEO, Standardbred Canada igalllinger(ästandardbredcanada.ca. Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture mark.walesofa.on.ca Kim Craitor, M.P.P. via kcraitor.mopco(äliberal.ola.org, Tim Hudak, M.P.P. Niagara West Glenbrook and Leader of the Opposition via tim.hudakcoc.ola.or J. Pilon, Regional Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Niagara janet.pilon(niagararegion.ca Clerks of Niagara Area Municipalities: ashleygrigg(iportcolborne.ca, bdunk(stcatharines.ca, carolynianoley(westlincoln.com, christinemintoff(welland.ca, ckett(ãforterie.on.ca, clerk(thoroldcom, diorflda(niagarafalls.ca, hdowd(notl.orcj, hsoady easton(town.grimsby.on.ca, kevin.bain(iniaqararegion.ca, tlamb(townshi.wainfleelon.ca, wkolasa(iincoln.ca, J. Teal, Regional Councillor iohntteakibellnet.ca R. Tripp, Acting Chief Administrative Officer rtripp(forterie.on.ca J. Thibert, General Manager, EDTC & CEO, Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium ithibert(forteriecanada.com Racetrack Host Municipalities via to Mayor and EDO s Town of Ajax steve.parish(aiax.ca Municipality of Central Huron iinn(centralhuron.com lisa.hausz(townofajax.com City of Hamilton mayor@hamilton.ca Municipality of Chatham-Kent CKmayor(chatham-kent.ca michael.burton(chatham-kent.ca Town of Innisfil bbaguley(iinnisfilca deastwoodinnisfilca City of Sarnia mayor(sarnia.ca bh.edcpsarnia.ca, economiccsarnia.ca Town of Milton gord.krantzimilton.ca Andrew.siltala@milton.ca Township of Centre Wellington mayor(centrewellington.ca drushton(äcentrewellington.ca neil.everson(hamilton.ca Town of Hanover kmaskell(hanover.ca dtedford(äthanover.ca City of Greater Sudbury mayorqreatersudburv.ca jean-mathieu.chenier(ägreatersudbury.ca City of Peterborough dbennettneterborough.ca rromanin(opaedc.on.ca City of London jfontana(&london.ca pwhitefãledc.com City of Toronto mayor ford(itoronto.ca imorgani (ätoronto.ca City of Windsor mayorocity.windsor.on.ca wstark(choosewindsoressex.com City of Ottawa Jim.Watson(ottawa.ca m ichael.m urr(ottawa.ca City of Woodstock mayor(tcity.woodstock.on.ca lmagyarccity.woodstock.on.ca cbinciham(county.oxford.on.ca Page 9 of 24

10 Fact Sheet: OLG Slots at Racetrack Program -- Value for Money The OLG Slots at Racetrack Program is a commercial contract between the Government of Ontario, through Ontario Lottery and Gaming, and seventeen racetracks throughout the Province of Ontario. For more than ten years, the OLG Slots at Racetrack Program has been a successful partnership that generates more than a billion dollars a year for the Province. By working with the horse racing industry, the government has successfully avoided significant capital costs, and is able to maximize it s share of revenue through a fixed agreement. The OLG Slots at Racetrack program brings in more revenue for OLG than lottery tickets, bingo or casinos. Impact of the Slots at Racetracks Program by the Numbers: Slots at racetracks generate $1.1 billion dollars in revenue for the OLG, making it the biggest contributor to the OLG s bottom line. OLG provided the Ontario Government $1.9 billion in the fiscal year, 60% of that came from the Slots at Racetracks Program. That money gets invested into hospitals, the volunteer sector and municipal projects; meaning Ontarians get better services without having to pay more in taxes. A Strong Horse Racing Industry Makes a Strong Ontario: 31,441 full time job equivalents exist in Ontario directly because of the Horse Racing Industry. It is estimated a total of 60,000 Ontarians are employed either full time, part-time or seasonally as a result of the Horse Racing Industry in Ontario. Horse Racing is Big Business in Small Communities: The Ontario Horse Racing Industry spends approximately $2 billion dollars per year on goods and services relating to their trade. 80% of that money is spent primarily in rural, agricultural communities. Hosting a racetrack is a real boon for municipal governments who receive approximately 5% of slot revenue for local programs, sports teams, roads & bridges and emergency services. OLG Supports the Slots at Racetrack Program: Payments to racetracks and horse people are a major economic stimulus for the agricultural industry in Ontario, with spin-off benefits for workers who stable and provide care for horses and the farmers who supply feed. For more information contact OHRIA phone: / ohria@ohria.com Page 10 of 24

11 Fact Sheet: Economic Benefits from Ontario s Horse Racing Industry A Partnership That Works! In the late 1990 s and throughout the past decade, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (now the OLG) entered into a r evenue sharing agreement with the horse racing industry and host municipalities in Ontario to allow the placement of slot machines at racetracks. The racetracks provided the OLG with access to their existing facilities, saving the government the massive expense of building their own facilities and hav ing to gain the approval of municipalities and the public to build gambling venues in their back yards. This agreement was not entered into lightly by the horse racing industry. After more than two years of economic review and neg otiation, both the horse racing industry and the Ontario government s Management Board of Cabinet agreed that a 20% share of the slots revenue could offset the loss of horse racing s wagering dollar and customer base to sustain the horse racing industry. This revenue share would also help to offset the cost of operating and maintaining the buildings and properties in which the OLG s government operated slots are housed. For more than 10 y ears, the Slots at Racetracks Program has been a hi ghly successful partnership which has allowed the horse racing industry to sustain itself and continue providing many economic benefits to the rural and municipal economies, while earning the provincial government more than $1.3 billion dollars in revenue every year. Impact of the Horse Racing Industry by the numbers: $261 million dollars in revenue for the province of Ontario exclusive of slot revenue Horse Racing Industry spends more than $2 billion dollars per year in Ontario, with more than 80% of that money being spent in rural Ontario. Estimated 60,000 jobs are attributed to the horse racing and breeding industry. $1.5 billion dollars in wages and salaries are sustained annually by the total expenditures of the horse racing industry. Where the OLG s resort casinos have lost millions of dollars, the Slots at Racetracks Program has returned billions of dollars in revenue. Talk about value for money! * The OLG revenue sharing program has offset the negative financial impact slots at racetracks would otherwise have on the racing industry s bottom line. The ever increasing competition imposed by the slots and other expanded gaming would further erode the wagering dollar to the point that the industry s survival would be at serious risk. The government is looking to reduce the horse racing industry s revenue share at a time when they are looking to expand their own gaming operations in direct competition with horse racing. In addition, if the proposed changes to the Criminal Code are implemented, the provinces will be allowed to operate sports betting, once again in direct competition with the horse racing industry. Out of the more than 60,000 jobs that would be at risk, many of those employed have worked in the industry all their lives, some are even second and third generation racetrack workers who would be unlikely to find jobs in other industries. By preserving the existing program, the government would continue to collect $1.3 billion dollars annually from the race horse industry while ensuring Ontario s horse racing industry remains economically sound for those rural communities and the 60,000 families that rely on t he race horse industry for employment. * Look for OHRIA s next Fact Sheet Talk about value for money! For more information contact OHRIA phone: / ohria@ohria.com Page 11 of 24

12 Be it resolved that: the Municipality of expresses concern about the potential impact ending the OLG Slots at Racetrack Program will have on rural communities, particularly in Eastern Ontario, should Rideau Carleton Raceway be impacted. The Municipality of supports the resolution passed by the Town of Fort Erie requesting the Province of ontario to maintain its support and commitment to the horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario. Page 12 of 24

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19 Friday, March 2, 2012 Mayor Peter McLaren The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street, P.O. Box 340 Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 RE: Canada s National Wall of Remembrance Dear Peter I would like to introduce you to Canada s National Wall of Remembrance project a National monument of international significance that all Canadians will be proud of a gift to last! Organized by a proud and patriotic group individuals from Kingston, Ontario, Canada s National Wall of Remembrance will provide a permanent place of recognition for all of Canada s fallen heroes dating back to the War of Some Canadians take for granted the very rights and freedoms we enjoy today in our society that were paid for by the ultimate sacrifice of our fellow Canadians. With the Township of Lanark Highland s support, you will be validating that their sacrifices were not in vain and you will be honouring their service to this country for all time. I believe The Township of Township of Lanark Highlands will want to stand proud and be counted with other Canadian municipalities that are supporting Canada s National Wall of Remembrance. In our view, it is a noble gesture to recognize those who put themselves in harms way to defend our freedoms. We know the residents of Lanark Highlands, as most Canadians, would agree with this statement. Page 19 of 24

20 Our corporate sponsorship package is attached and outlines the benefits of being part of this most worthwhile and important endeavor. I encourage you to visit our website - to view letters of support, newscasts and the names of those who are the driving force behind this project. As a former municipal councilor, I understand the process this request must follow and I will follow up with you in the next several weeks to answer any questions you might have and to confirm the town s support. You may also contact me directly at or by at worgroup3@bellnet.ca. I would be pleased to speak with you and find you the appropriate fit for the Township of Lanark Highlands in this wonderful Canadian project. It is time that Canada s fallen soldiers and their families have a permanent place of recognition here at home. Will the Township of Lanark Highlands stand proud and be counted as a supporter of Canada s National Wall of Remembrance? Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Gord Gordon Cowie, Director of Fundraising WOR GROUP INC. 26 Beckwith Street East, 2 nd Floor Perth, Ontario, Canada K7H 1B5 Toll Free: worgroup3@bellnet.ca Anyone who fights to preserve our liberties and freedoms deserves our utmost respect. They have done their part, now it s our turn to honour their contributions. Page 20 of 24

21 Remembering Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice For Our Freedom Page 21 of 24

22 THE NATIONAL WALL OF REMEMBRANCE PROJECT This self-funding project will create a single place of remembrance for all Canada's fallen heroes - an installation that families, friends and the people of Canada can visit and pay homage. It will honour the names of our fallen in all conflicts of record starting with the earliest. And though most of our war dead are buried abroad, this marker will bring our boys and girls home. This will not be a war memorial taking the place of local cenotaphs or sacred memorials that already exist. It will have two components: a series of panels portraying the various conflicts Canada has engaged in, and a virtual "Wall," an electronic facility with a search function. A mobile presentation of names of each fallen hero together with biographies and photographs will be augmented from time to time as new material comes to light. Each year a quality publication will focus on aspects of the various conflicts with reviews, editorials, memoirs, stories, verse, and memorials to heroes who paid the supreme sacrifice for our country. The right location for the installation is crucial. The National Wall of Remembrance Association believes that Kingston, Ontario, is the right place, for Kingston is the birthplace of much of the present Canadian Forces. Under the French regime, Cataraqui as it was then known became a defended trading post in 1673 consisting almost entirely of Fort Frontenac and its garrison. After its conquest by General Bradstreet in 1758 it fell into British hands. In 1783, following the American Revolutionary War, it became the "King's Town" and the focal point of British Empire Loyalist settlement. Fort Frontenac has had a military function ever since - after the British troops left in 1871 most notably as Tête de Pont Barracks, home of the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, and then as the Canadian Army Staff College and its Canadian Forces successors. In 1903, Canadian Boer War hero Major Bruce Carruthers established the first independent school of military signalling in the British Empire in Kingston. And today the Communications and Electronics Museum is one of Canada's outstanding tourist and history buff's "must-see" sites. The Royal Military College (RMC), established in 1874, was built on the site of the earliest Canadian civil-marine and naval stations. HMCS Cataraqui, one of Canada's leading naval reserve units, carries on that fine tradition today. Old Fort Henry, along with its associated Martello Towers, was built as part of Canada's defences in the 1830s on the site of an earlier wooden fort and is today one of the country's outstanding tourist attractions. It is a designated National Historic Site guarding the entrance to the Rideau Canal, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston directly employs more than 8,000 regular soldiers, reserves and civilians. It provides support for operations in Afghanistan and training and education through the schools of Military Intelligence and Communications. It provides higher education at RMC and trains staff officers at the Canadian Forces Land Command and Staff College. At any time, some 2,500 students are attending one or other of the base military or educational schools. CFB Kingston also sends some 600 sailors, soldiers, airmen and women on operational duties each year to Afghanistan and in support of United Nations operations around the world. As if that were not enough, a blue-ribbon panel - mainly of retired senior military officers settled in Kingston, their 400 years of combined service to Canada without equal anywhere - has stepped forward to form an advisory board in support of the Canadian Wall of Remembrance project and to work with an organization that has a proven track record in raising funds for national memorials. All in all then, the Limestone City is the natural choice for this noble and patriotic installation - a gesture and gift to Canada's posterity that will only grow over the years as the full potential of this 21st century salute to our fallen comrades is developed and the torch is passed from hand to hand by a dedicated group of public-spirited citizens. This endeavour will be something that all Canadians can be proud of - a gift to last. HIGHLIGHTS Create a single place of remembrance for our fallen heroes Incorporate the names of all Canadian Fallen in all conflicts of record It is not a war memorial it will not take the place of local cenotaphs or memorials that already exist A publication which will review aspects of various conflicts, including editorials, memoirs and the names of some who made the ultimate sacrifice will be produced annually The location of the National Wall of Remembrance will be easily accessible and have ample parking where all visitors are welcome It will be at the Military Communications and Electronics Museum, Canadian Forces Base Kingston, Ontario WHY KINGSTON? Birthplace of much of the Canadian Armed Forces and what was the North West Mounted Police Home of the Royal Military College Home of one of Canada s leading naval reserve units, HMCS Cataraqui Home of Fort Frontenac, and The Fort Frontenac Officers Mess probably the finest traditional army mess still in existence and familiar to all young officers seeking promotion Old Fort Henry, a national historic site Canadian Forces Base Kingston Page 22 of 24

23 LETTERS OF SUPPORT Lt. Col. Ken Carr (L), representing the Base Commander, Allan Jones, Chairman of the Wall of Remembrance Executive and Deputy CO of the Communications and Electronics Museum Maj. Mike Jackson push ceremonial spades into the ground to signify the "ground breaking" of the new National Wall of Remembrance to be built at the Kingston Military Base. Photo Credit: Derek Walter, Taking the act of remembrance into the 21st Century Nov 17, 2011 "Until someone proves otherwise, we believe that this monument is unique," he said. "Unique not just here in Canada but in the world. Nowhere do we know of a monument that will memorialize all of those brave men and women who have shaped this country at the cost of their own lives." NWORA Executive Board Chairman Allan Jones CKWS Television Kingston Chris Harvey Courageous Canadian Soldiers have fought and died in numerous wars and battles to keep our country free. Local veterans are determined to honour every one of the more than 117,000 Canadian Heroes going back to the war of 1812 with a wall of remembrance. There will be a computer type operation with a large screen, that will display the names, biographies where we can find them and as we come forward in time, photographs and any incidental information connected with any of these people. It is hoped the Wall of Remembrance will become a tourist attraction, allowing visitors to search the database for their ancestors. Terence Cottrall Advisory Board, Chairman So many memorials and cenotaphs recognize certain conflicts, World War One, World War Two, Korea. This will recognize them all. All I can tell you is that it s going to be magnificent. That s Our Plan. Allan Jones WOR Association, Chairman The Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Dominion Headquarters 6 Beechwood, Suite 2, Ottawa, ON K1L 8B4 Tel (613) Fax (613) anavets@storm.ca Dear Mr. Jones, The Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans in Canada Association supports and endorses the National Wall of Remembrance project. We are Canada's oldest veterans', ex-service persons' and community service organization with more than 18,000 members and 70 units throughout Canada. We believe that it is imperative for this and future generations to remember the sacrifices of our veterans. The National Wall of Remembrance, a 21st century tribute to the more than 117,000 Canadian heroes, who have given their lives in all conflicts to ensure our freedom, will provide a great opportunity for both remembrance and education. Congratulations. Shoulder to Shoulder, Lorne McCartney Dominion Secretary-Treasurer Office of the Base Commander Canadian Forces Base Kingston P.O. Box Stn Forces Kingston ON K7K 7B4 Dear Mr. Jones, I am pleased to provide a letter of support endorsing the National Wall of Remembrance to be installed at the CFB Kingston Military Communications and Electronics Museum. As Base Commander, I am proud that Canadians continue to honour and remember those who have fallen in the service of their country. Monuments, such as the Wall of Remembrance, play an integral role in keeping the memory of those who have gone before us, and have sacrificed so much, alive. The National Wall of Remembrance wll be a source of pride for Canadian Forces personnel, the Kingston Community and all Canadians. Sincerely, S.M. Cadden Colonel Base Commander Page 23 of 24

24 Corporate Sponsorship As a Corporate Sponsor, you become our partner in making The National Wall of Remembrance a gift to all Canadians, a lasting legacy to the 117,000 Canadians who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our cherished rights and freedoms. We encourage you to stand proud as a Canadian and help make this project a reality. Our levels of support and associated benefits are as follows: Private/Able Seaman $1,000 A quarter page ad, in a regionalized issue of your choice, of the annual review, Remembrance Your business name on the web-site identifying you as a founding sponsor A copy of the annual review, Remembrance Your corporate logo on the virtual component at the site A high-quality commemorative plaque to display in your place of business identifying your business as a supporter A window decal Chief Warrant Officer/Chief Petty Officer $2,500 A half page ad, in a regionalized issue of your choice, of the annual review, Remembrance A copy of the annual review, Remembrance Your business name on the web-site identifying you as a founding sponsor Your corporate logo and brief company bio on the virtual component at the site A high-quality commemorative plaque to display in your place of business identifying your business as a supporter A window decal Captain/Lieutenant $5,000 A full page ad, in a regionalized issue of your choice, of the annual review, Remembrance A copy of the annual review, Remembrance Your business name on the web-site identifying you as a founding sponsor Your corporate logo and brief company bio on the virtual component at the site A high-quality commemorative plaque to display in your place of business identifying your business as a supporter A window decal Major/Lieutenant Commander $10,000 A full page ad, in 3 regionalized issues of your choice, of the annual review, Remembrance A copy of the annual review, Remembrance Your business name on the web-site identifying you as a founding sponsor Your corporate logo and brief company bio on the virtual component at the site A high-quality commemorative plaque to display in your place of business identifying your business as a supporter A window decal Colonel/Captain $25,000 A full page ad, in all regionalized issues of the annual review, Remembrance A copy of the annual review, Remembrance Your business name on the web-site identifying you as a founding sponsor Identification of sponsorship at all events and in promotional materials Your corporate logo and brief company bio on the virtual component at the site A high-quality commemorative plaque to display in your place of business identifying your business as a supporter A window decal In addition to the items listed directly above, the following levels of contribution will be provided naming opportunities for specific aspects of Canada s National Wall of Remembrance. We would be pleased to discuss these with donors at these levels. Major General/Rear Admiral $100,000 General/Admiral $250,000 Commander-in-Chief $500,000 The value of in-kind contributions (advertising and marketing) will be considered in establishing sponsorship levels. For additional information or to contribute, please contact the WOR Group Inc. at or by at worgroup3@bellnet.ca Page 24 of 24