PARTICIPATE IN THE DIALOGUE ON THE FUTURE OF THE GREENBELT

The National Capital Commission (NCC) invites Canadians, residents and visitors of Canada’s Capital Region to participate in the discussion on the future of the Greenbelt as part of the review process of the Greenbelt Master Plan.

The Greenbelt is a natural and cultural landscape unique to the Capital and is of national importance. It covers approximately 21,500 hectares of green space, forming a crescent-shaped band that surrounds the nation’s capital. With its farmlands, forests and wetlands, it evokes Canadian rural landscape and ecologically sensitive areas. It also provides important space for recreational uses and accommodates specialized functions of the federal government related to research, air transportation and national defence.

As part of the discussion on the future of the Greenbelt, the public and the media will be able to participate in the public forum in person on November 25 at the National Arts Centre (Panorama Room). This forum will also be webcast live, in both official languages, on the NCC’s website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca/greenbelt.

Public Forum: An Evolving Green Landscape in an Urban Environment – Canadian and Foreign Perspectives

Date: November 25, 2009

Time: 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Location: National Arts Centre, Panorama Room

53 Elgin Street, Ottawa

Noted speakers from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, including Maureen Carter-Whitney, Dr. Christopher R. Bryant, John Stokes and Paul Miner, have agreed to share their knowledge, their experience and the lessons learned from other greenbelts in the world.

In addition, the public can participate live, via the web, in the discussions of the Greenbelt’s National Vision Workshop held on November 25 and 26 through the live webcast on the NCC’s website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca/greenbelt.

In January 2010, the public and the media will be invited to take part in further public consultations to discuss in greater detail the next steps to finalize the review of the Greenbelt Master Plan.

For more information about the National Capital Greenbelt, the public may contact the NCC at 613-239-5000, 1-800-465-1867 (toll-free), 613-239-5090 (TTY) or 1-866-661-3530 (toll-free TTY), or visit the website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca.

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