Declaration of Support

The Grand Strategy For Managing the Grand River as a Canadian Heritage River

We, the undersigned, support the designation of the Grand River as a Canadian Heritage River.

In doing so, we commit to:

• adopting the values of openness, clarity, understanding, sensitivity, holism, action, integrity, and accountability contained in The Grand Strategy.

• sharing responsibilities to achieve the goals contained in The Grand Strategy.

• strengthening the knowledge, stewardship and enjoyment of the heritage and recreational resources of the Grand River watershed.

• acknowledging that nothing in the Grand River designation as a Canadian Heritage River abrogates, derogates from, adds to, prejudices, affects, or defines in any aboriginal treaty, or any other rights, privileges, and freedoms which may have accrued or may accrue to any Aboriginal peoples.

• ensuring that the CHRS Objectives, Principles and Procedures are appropriately applied within the Grand River watershed in the management of the Grand as a Canadian Heritage River.

For the Government of Ontario:

Hon. Howard Hampton, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources

Hon. Anne Swarbrick, Ontario Minister of Culture, Tourism and Recreation

Hon. Ed Philip, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs

Hon. Bud Wildman, Ontario Minister of Environment and Energy

For the Grand River Conservation Authority:

Archie MacRobbie, Chairman, Grand River Conservation Authority

A Registry of Endorsements and Commitments containing the signatures of municipalities, interest groups, associations, private businesses, educational institutions, and individuals is being compiled under separate cover.

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