The CLA is a chapter of the Ontario Landowners Association. We believe in the right of private property owners to use, profit from, and dispose of (sell) their property.

We also believe in the “do no harm to your neighbour” principle. Also described as a tort of private nuisance, this is caused by a person doing something on their own land which they are lawfully entitled to do but that becomes a nuisance when the consequences of their act extend to the land of their neighbour.

We believe the risks of harm from a BESS to people, animals and property are very real and that these types of installation should only be considered for industrial areas.

Therefore, we do not support the proposed site for the BESS on Marchurst Road, also known as the South March BESS.   

Many landowners bought into the promise of wind turbines during the McGuinty/Wynne government in Ontario. Reports of contaminated wells and health issues from those living in proximity to wind turbines are numerous and largely go unaddressed. As a result, many of those communities have become “Unwilling Hosts”. As of September 2024, 159 communities (mostly rural) have passed resolutions to say they are not willing to host new industrial wind power sites.

If we must have BESS, let’s get it right and ensure they are in industrial areas such as the already approved Trail Road BESS.

We look forward to attending Evolugen’s open house on February 23 in Dunrobin and encourage others to attend as well.

Carleton Landowners Association

A Chapter of the Ontario Landowners Association

www.ontariolandowners.ca

Nothing can be further from the truth!!  What started with a text message has blossomed into a new chapter for the OLA - The Haliburton County Landowners Association was born.

Starting your own chapter allow you to do a number of things...

1. bring together others in you community with the same concerns
2. allows community experts to voice their opinions (you have a wealth of knowledge trapped in seniors minds - and no one asks them their viewpoints)
3. you unlock critical opinions and can test theories
4. you can mobilize - once the train starts...people will clamber on!!!
5. your council will find out who you are!!
   • make delegations to express your views!
   • introduce yourself to your local councilors
   • hand deliver documentation for them!!!
     1. Councilors guide
     2. Municipal Act
     3. Planning Act
   • MAKE SURE YOU INFORM THEM YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!!!
6. ***LEAN ON THE OLA FOR SUPPORT EARLY TO PREVENT PITFALLS***

Organizing members in your community for a common good can only result in positive change.  Educate yourself and learn your rights...and don't be afraid to stand up for them!!  

Lastly, who I consider a wise man once told me..."If it doesn't feel right, it likely isn't"

Join the OLA today...make positive change and make a difference in your community!!

Where does your municipality stand?

Did you know that 155 communities are now unwilling hosts to new wind power sites?  See the story here: 

Why 155 Ontario communities are now "Unwilling Hosts" to new wind power sites : CTV News - Wind Concerns Ontario