On November 1, 2019 the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry published a statement in response to the Special Advisors Report on Flooding:
“Our number one priority is the safety of the public and the protection of our communities. We understand the impacts flooding has on our communities and the lives of the people of Ontario, and acted quickly by seeking the expertise of Special Flood Advisor Doug McNeil in July. In addition to reviewing Ontario’s current flood mitigation strategies, he conducted community tours to learn firsthand the effects of flooding as part of his independent review.”
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