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From: Anne Walkinshaw [mailto:awalkinshaw@execulink.com]
Sent: February-04-13 10:23 PM
To: Carol McKenzie
Cc: External - Davis-Dagg
Subject: for consideration by council
February 4, 2013
Mayor Weber, Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg
& Members of Council
c/o Carol McKenzie, Clerk
Municipality of Lambton Shores
7883 Amtelecom Parkway
Forest, Ontario
N0N 1J0
Dear Mayor Weber, Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg
& Members of Council
I am extremely appreciative for everything the mayor, the deputy mayor and members of the
Lambton Shores Council have done with regards to stopping the cell tower in Port
Franks. Given that private members Bill C-429, An Act to Amend the Radiocommunication Act
and the Telecommunications Act (Antenna Systems), failed to pass a second reading, I am not
hopeful that asking our MP, Bev Shipley, to obtain a cease and desist order will be successful.
Although cell towers come under Federal legislation, health concerns are the purview of the
provinces. Our provincial members of parliament may be uninformed about the health effects of
these new generation cell towers. With growing provincial debt and skyrocketing health care
costs, perhaps it is time that Deb Matthews, the Minister of Health, and Premier Designate
Kathleen Wynne are made aware of the future health care concerns and costs that will result
from cell towers being built in residential areas.
When the Council of Lambton Shores passed the Resolution recommending changes to the
Federal guidelines for Telecommunication (cellular) Towers, Carol McKenzie sent these
guidelines out to all municipalities and Members of Parliament. However, our provincial
politicians may not be aware that Lambton Shores Council has been receiving calls, emails, and
citizen delegations about the health concerns resulting from the Electromagnetic Radiation
(EMR) emitted by cell towers in residential areas. They may not be aware of what our council
has done to respond to the health concerns of its residents. This is one rural issue that needs
to be brought to their attention. I am asking that a package of information be sent to Premier
Designate Kathleen Wynne and the Minister of Health Deb Matthews.
I have written to Premier Designate Kathleen Wynne asking her to speak to the Prime Minister
with respect to placing a moratorium on cell towers until the health implications can be further
studied. As well I am asking that Safety Code 6 be strengthened to reflect the latest research
and International standards. Perhaps the Lambton Shores Council would want to request the
same.
I thank you in advance for your consideration of the above.
Yours truly,
Anne Walkinshaw 65