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Aurora	East Gwillimbury	Georgina
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York Region

Environmental Election Questionnaire results

The four key areas addressed were greenhouse gas emissions, planning for sustainability, waste management and pesticide by-laws.

In response to a question on greenhouse gas emissions, most candidates indicated that they would support measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to pre-1990 levels, as outlined in the Kyoto Guidelines. In terms of planning for sustainability, candidates overwhelmingly supported a triple bottom line approach in decision-making and town planning, which would ensure that environmental, social and economic bottom lines are balanced.

The answers to the question on waste management shows that many candidates question the move toward incineration and would like to see more town resources allocated to improving strategies to reduce packaging and divert more waste away from landfill and incineration. Many brought up the need to address waste management in apartments, condominiums, and commercial and industrial buildings.

The final question asked candidates if they would advocate for the implementation of a pesticide by-law in their community. All but 11 candidates responded with an outright ‘yes'. The remainder spoke of the need to improve public education regarding alternatives. See how your elected officials feel about these issues. 

Aurora Markham Whitchurch Stouffville

East Gwillimbury Newmarket York Region

Georgina Richmond Hill

King Vaughan