Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Tuesday April 10 2007
Petitions

Ms. Lisa MacLeod (Nepean–Carleton): I’m so excited to read this petition into the Legislature particularly since you’re in the chair right now and you were able to visit this wonderful location I’m about to speak to.

“We Call on the Government of Ontario to Ensure Dickinson Square Remains a Public Place

“Whereas the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, a provincial regulatory agency, is scheduled to move out of Dickinson Square, Manotick, in the summer of 2007; and

“Whereas the designated buildings of Dickinson Square are steeped in Canadian and Ontario history and are the city of Ottawa’s only and one of the few remain¬ing working industrial heritage sites in the province of Ontario; and

“Whereas these five buildings of Dickinson Square are now at risk to potential non-heritage use development; and

“Whereas recent public consultation has resulted in overwhelming support to retain all five buildings in public ownership and management; and

“Whereas community agencies have formed a non-profit organization, Dickinson Square Management, to build upon the successful management of Watson’s Mill and create a vibrant, public-owned arts and heritage cultural space within the square;

“That we, the residents of Manotick and surrounding areas in the city of Ottawa, call upon the government of Ontario to take a leadership role in working with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and the city of Ottawa in order to ensure the historic site of Dickinson Square remain under the auspices of public ownership and management.

”I fully support this petition, and present it to page Alistair.