2009-05-28 Source: Miranet (www.miranet.ca)
A Public Meeting was held by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to review the "adequacy" of the Clarkson Airshed Study findings according to the "scientific opinions of the experts", and to revise the terms of reference of the Clarkson Airshed Study Advisory Committee (CASAC).

Approximately 300 residents from Mississauga South and Oakville attended in an effort to understand what is transpiring, given that the Minister of Energy has authorized a gas-fired power plant to be built within the already-stressed Clarkson Airshed Study area. A 'Synthesis of Expert Responses: Clarkson Airshed Expert Consultation', was presented by Dr. Isobel Heathcote, technical faciliator and editor of the report, who admitted under public questioning that it was "tough to synthesize differing expert opinion."

The findings of the experts will be posted on the MOE website on May 29, http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/air/swgta-air/index.php. 

For a complete summary of the meeting, including public questions and answers, click here.