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OLA Recommendations for a New Animal Care Act in Ontario – Draft 4
Introduction: The Ontario Landowners Association has been taking calls for help from animal owners across Ontario for the past fifteen years. Because of our experience in this area, and with the OSPCA Act now being ruled “unconstitutional”, we feel that…
Court Declares OSPCA Enforcement Powers Unconstitutional by J. Paul Stevens
The Ontario Superior Court released an important decision on January 2, 2019 concerning the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). Justice Timothy Minnema declared that some sections of the OSPCA Act violate the Canadian Charter of…
The Docket – Conservation Authorities Part 2 – Wetlands Defined by Jeff D. Bogaerts
Good Morning your Worship, my name is Bogaerts, initial J. I am representing Mr. Smith, line number 1 on your Worships docket this morning. The following is an excerpt from an actual trial transcript. John Doe, you are charged between…
Not One Inch – The Battle Cry for Property Rights by Tom DeWeese
I have been pushing hard lately to let people know that, no matter how big and powerful the opposition, the assault from big government forces can be stopped. That’s why I want to tell you about a recent major victory…
A Hectic First Month of 2019 for the OLA by Shirley Dolan
We couldn’t have asked for a more tumultuous start to the new year! On January 2, barely into the new year, we received the news that Justice Minnema had issued his decision to the case Bogarts v. the Attorney General…
OLA 5 Year OSPCA Court Challenge Over – Almost
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Wednesday January 02, 2019, the 5-year Superior Court Application by the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) challenging the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (OSPCA), with three Constitutional questions reached a major milestone. The…
Mandatory Septic Tank Pumping – A story of Government Incompetence by Steve Connolly
History In 1981, the Quebec government invoked law Q-2, r.8 (now referred to as law Q-2, r-22) to introduce mandatory septic tank pumping for rural communities in the province. This law has never been supported by research or documented evidence…
Carbon Tax Grab Must be Stopped by Cheryl Gallant, MP, Renfrew – Nipissing – Pembroke
What a beautiful site! Amid all the scandal, resignations and lies of a federal government that should be on its death bed, came a glimmer of sunshine to brighten up our hopes that maybe it is not too late for…
Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy 2019 by Shirley Dolan
Best wishes from the Ontario Landowners Association to our friends, neighbours, members, and supporters for a healthy and happy new year. The OLA has had another successful year promoting property rights and advocating for legislative change to bad laws. Many of…