Canada

Initiated by: Terri Jackman from Stayner, Ontario

Whereas:

The Department of National Defence (DND) purchased approximately 288 hectares (711 acres) of prime agricultural land in Clearview Township for a proposed Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) Preliminary Receive Site

The purchased lands overlap and are adjacent to the Minesing Wetlands, a wetland of international importance within the Nottawasaga River watershed that provides flood mitigation, groundwater recharge, water filtration, wildlife habitat, and other critical ecological functions

DND has issued solicitations to landowners regarding potential acquisition of additional lands for two Permanent Receive Sites that could remove thousands of acres of prime farmland from production

Prime agricultural land is a non-renewable national resource, and Ontario continues to lose farmland at an alarming rate

Food security is an important component of Canada's national security and agricultural lands should be protected wherever feasible alternatives exist

Changes to lands connected to sensitive wetlands may affect groundwater systems, agricultural drainage networks, species at risk, wildlife habitat, and downstream communities

Canadians support a strong national defence while expecting responsible stewardship of agricultural and environmentally sensitive lands.

History:

Open for signature: May 28, 2026

Closed for signature: September 25, 2026

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