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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1996 - 7:45 P.M.
_ PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
D. Ryan
S. Senis - Chairperson
ALSO PRESENT:
C.M. T. Sheffield
B. Taylor
N. Carroll
L. Taylor
D. Kearns
- Town Manager
- Town Clerk
- Director of Planning
- Manager, Current Operations Division
- Coordinator of Council Services
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lD ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of December 11, 1995.
lID MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1/95
COMMERCIAL DEVCO INC.
(pREVIOUSLY STANDARD TRUST AND LONDON TRUST
LOTS 8,9 AND 10, PLAN 489
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND WALNUT LANE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 1/95
In Planning Recommendation Report 1/96, it is recommended that Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 1/95, submitted by Standard Trust and London Trust,
and revised by Commercial Devco Inc. be APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit
the development of 41 condominium townhouses on lands being Lots 8, 9 and 10,
Plan 489.
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Annroved
See Recommendation #1
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1. Larry Brien, representing the Liverpool West Community Association
advised of the Associations support of the plan as it has been submitted,
providing there are no alterations without consultation with the association.
The communities comments have been positive and they appreciate being
notified of this matter.
2. Ian McCullough, Agent for the Applicant was available to answer any
questions.
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2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/93
DEPENDABLE INCORPORATORS
PART OF LOT 32, CONCESSION I
(EAST SIDE OF ALTONA ROAD, NORTH OF SHEPPARD AVENUE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 4/93, 18T-89106
In Planning Recommendation Report 2/96, it is recommended that Draft Plan of
Subdivision 18T-89106 (Revision 2) submitted b Dependable Incorporators on
lands being Part of Lot 32, Concession 1, be APPROVED AS REVISED and that
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/93, be APPROVED to implement
development as proposed by Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-89106 (Revision 2).
Referred to staff for three months to address noise
rebound setbacks from the too of bank and other
enviornmentallv sensitive matters.
3.
REVISIONS TO ZONING BY-LAW 4655/95 TO ADDRESS AN ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL RELATED TO ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/95 (STEELE VALLEY
DEVELOPMENTS); ON LANDS KNOWN AS BLOCK 22, PLAN 40M-1365
(SOUTH EAST CORNER OF FINCH AVENUE AND DIXIE ROAD).
FILE NUMBER - B 1000
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In Planning Report 1/96, it is recommended that Council request that the Ontario
Municipal Board delete "medical dispensary" and amend the retail store definition
in Zoning By-law 4655/95 to clearly prohibit a medical dispensary and drug store
use as a retail store.
Aooroved
See Recommendation #2
4. REPORT ON THE TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE
BROOKRIDGE GATE/DALEWOOD DRIVE AND
ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS
FILE NUMBER - E 4000
In Public Works Report PW 11/95, it is recommended that the report as prepared
by Read, Voorhees & Associates Ltd. dated October, 1995 be received for
information and that the recommended actions as outlined in Section 6.3 of the
report be adopted.
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Referred To The Durham Re~ion
Works Deoartment For Resoonse
By March 1st. 1996
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1. Dan Cherepacha, representing the consulting firm Read, Voorhees &
Associates Limited gave a brief summary of the results of the study carried
out by his firm. A high percentage of traffic uses Dalewood Drive and
Rougemount Drive. The following recommendations were outlined: 1)
widen Altona Rd. to four lanes; 2) Region should be requested to review
signal timing at Kingston! Altona intersection and RougemountlKingston
intersection; 3) introduce turn prohibitions; 4) add temporary sidewalk on the
east side of Rouge mount; 5) enforce speed limit on Rougemount Dr.
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2. Anne White, representing the Rouge Valley Community Association advised
of the Associations support of all recommendations but 3(a). The widening
of Altona Road would discourage crossing to Dalewood Dr. She requested
Executive approval of recommendation #'s 1,2,4 and 5.
3. Enzo Girardi, representing the Dalebrook Neighbourhood Assoc., stated that
road closure and traffic study were previously requested. Road patterns are
questionable, residents are not stopping at the stop sign and the volume of
cars is unacceptable. The Association are in support of recommendations 1,
2,4& 5 and 3(b) - through traffic restriction.
4. Alan May, Acting-Chair of Dalebrook Neighbourhood Assoc., advised that
the original request was for a cul-de-sac. He outlined the various accidents
and incidents which have occurred at the intersection which have not been
reported to the police. He requested that only left or right hand turns onto
Altona Road be allowed from Brookridge or Valley Gate, no through traffic.
5. Ryan May, 1023 Dalewood Drive advised that most cars to not stop at the
stop sign.
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6. Marc Charette, Rougemount Drive Ratepayers Association pointed out that
no recommendations are outlined in the report to reduce the traffic situation
on Rougemount Drive. Narrowing Rougemount has been suggested and he
questioned why the sidewalk would not be placed between the ditch and the
road rather than between the ditch and the properties. He requested
restricting left hand turns from Altona onto Rougemount and right hand
turns from Rougemount onto Altona.
5. EXPROPRIATION OF TOWN LANDS
ROUGEMOUNT PUBLIC LIDRARY SITE (PART)
PARTS OF LOTS 1,2 AND 18, PLAN 350
(pART 1, PLAN D443329 AND PART 1, PLAN D443340)
FILE NUMBER - D 3310
In Legal Services Report L 01/96, it is recommended that a draft by-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement as to Compensation and Possession for
Land required by the Minister of Transportation respecting the Town's lands
which were recently expropriated by the Minister of Transportation, be forwarded
to Council for enactment.
Bv-Law Forwarded To Council
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6.
TO FIX THE SALARIES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE
PICKERING HYDRO-ELECTRIC COMMISSION FOR THE
PERIOD COMMENCING DECEMBER 1, 1995 AND EXPIRING
ON NOVEMBER 30, 1996
FILE NUMBER - F 2710/02
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In Clerk's Report CL 46/95, it is recommended that the draft by-law to fix the
salaries of the Commissioners of the Pickering Hydro-Electric Commission for the
period commencing December 1, 1995 and expiring on November 30, 1996 be
forwarded to Council for enactment.
Bv-Law Forwarded To Council
7. ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE
FILE NUMBER - A 1900
In Clerk's Report CL 44/95, it is recommended that Councillor Brenner be
appointed to represent the Council of the Town of Pickering on the Rouge Park
Alliance.
Approved
See Recommendation #3
1. Ron Christie, Chairman, Rouge Park Alliance, addressed the Committee with
respect to the Town's participation on the Rouge Park Alliance. He outlined
the participants and advised that funding comes from the Province and the
municipalities.
8.
PICKERING CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TO STUDY GT A REFORM
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.26
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In Clerk's Report CL 47/95, it is recommended that the Report of the Town Clerk
dated December 15, 1996 regarding appointments to the Pickering Citizens'
Advisory Committee to Study GT A Reform and the first meeting of that
Committee be received.
Approved
See Recommendation #4
9. "COMPO STING AWARENESS WEEK" - MAY 6 - 12, 1996
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"COMPOSTING AWARENESS WEEK" - MAY 6 - 12,1996
Approved
See Recommendation #5
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10.
LAND TRANSACTION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
In Legal Services Report L 115/95, a land transaction is discussed.
Approved
See Recommendation #6
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11. LAND TRANSACTION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
In Legal Services Report L 116/95, a land transaction is discussed.
Approved
See Recommendation #7
(lID OTHER BUSINESS
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1.
Councillor Brenner advised that Public Information Centre NO.3 will be holding a
Public Information Meeting Open House on January 31, 1996 and 6 p. m. at the Chief
Dan George Public School in Scarborough.
2. Councillor Brenner advised that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Report
has been received and he questioned the timing of the response concerning the Planning
Act.
3. Councillor Brenner questioned if a submission would be made by staff concerning the
Omnipus Bill.
4. Mayor Arthurs advised of the procedures which will take place concerning the vacant
Ward 2 Regional seat.
5. Councillor Pistritto requested a report from the Town Manager explaining why an
election was held to fill the Regional Ward 3 seat when a previous Councillor became
M.P.P.
6. Councillor Pistritto questioned whether the Municipal Act would state whether an
appointment may be made to the Region for an interim with an election to follow.
7. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting:
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a. The Town Manager distributed a memorandum concerning the requests made by
Council with respect to the 1996 Budget.
b. The Town Manager advised that the Durham Region Bureau of Excellence Annual
General Meeting will be held on January 29th, 1996, Guest Speaker to be Art
Eggelton.
c. The Town Manager commented on Resolution 238/95 concerning the retention of
an Environmental Consultant to study Gandatsetiagon Creek.
IV) ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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DATED
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CHAIRMAN
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APPENDIX #1
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on December 11, 1995,
presents its seventeenth report to Council and recommends:
1.
DUNBARTON NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AND DESIGN STUDY
AMENDMENT NO.3 TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE DUNBARTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE DUNBARTON
NEIGHBOURHOOD
FILE NUMBER -B 1000
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That Amendment No.3 to the Development Plan for the Dunbarton Community,
as outlined in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 18/95, which establishes a
new special design precinct and associated development and design guidelines for
certain lands within the Dunbarton Community, be adopted with the following
amendments:
a) the Plan is to provide for a minimum lot frontage for single detached
dwellings on intenal streets of twelve metres.
b) the provision for semi-detached dwellings on internal roads be deleted.
DEFERRED TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19. 1996
2.
1996 ANIMAL CONTROL BUDGET ESTIMATES
FILE NUMBER - C 2200
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That the 1996 Animal Control Budget Estimates as adopted by the Pickering, Ajax
and Whitby joint Animal Control Committee be approved.
3.
CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR
REFUND OF TAXES
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.293
WHEREAS Section 446 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O, 1990., c. MA5. transfers the
responsibility for the hearing of the applications for cancellation, reduction or refund
of taxes to the Council of the Municipality;
AND WHEREAS notices in writing of applications have been received by the Clerk of
the Municipality for the cancellation, reduction and refund of taxes for various
reasons;
AND WHEREAS upon investigation and receipt of reasonable explanations all claims
have been substantiated;
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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Pickering accept
the following list of applications and authorize the adjustment of taxes in the amount
of $7,250.76
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ROLL # PROPERTY APPLICANT REASON ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
020-022- #11 City and State Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 245 days
06541 896 Brock Rd S Development Corp. Residential on an assessment of$II,057, an
38/95 170 The Donway W adjustment of$140.19(R)
Ste.307
North York, Onto
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020-022- #1 City and State Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 245 days
06540 896 Brock Rd S Development Corp. Residential on an assessment of$33,755, an
......... 39/95 170 The Donway W adjustment of $427. 99(R)
Ste. 307
North York, Ont.
M3C 2G3
020-022- #220 - Neal, C.N. & Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 306 days
05841 1885 Clements Brandford, W.A. Residential on an assessment of $11,494, an
71/95 Road 229 Overbank Drive adjustment of$182.02(R)
Oshawa, Ont.
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010-040- 1851 Sandstone Fisons Corp. Ltd. Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 157 days
00210 Manor 2235 Sheppard Ave. Residential on an assessment of$419,366, an
78/95 East, Atria #11 adjustment of$3,407.45(R)
18th Floor
North York,Ont,
M2J5B5
020-022- 905 Dillingham 718439 Ontario Ltd. Commercial to Reduce 1995 taxes for 365 days
06582 Road 4160 Midland Ave. Residential on an assessment of $10,475, an
79/95 Scarborough, Ont. adjustment of$197.87(R)
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010-018- 1167 Kingston 1141059 Ont. Inc. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days
20800- Road TIA Car Tech on an assessment of $19,717, an
80/95 1199 Kingston Road adjustment of $ 156.12(R)
Pickering, Ont.
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010-018- 1167 Kingston Wildwood Ford Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days
20800- Road Sales Ltd. on an assessment of $5,455, an
0100 adjustment of $288.02(B)
81 a/95
010-018- 1167 Kingston Wildwood Ford Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 153 days
20800- Road Sales Ltd. on an assessment of $385, an
0105 adjustment of$20.32(B)
81 b/95
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ROLL # PROPERTY
APPLICANT
REASON
ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED
020-024- 935 Liverpool Shell Canada Ltd. Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 188 days
97600 Road P.O. Box 100 on an assessment of $22,538, an
83/95 Station M adjustment of$219.28(R)
Calgary,AB
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020-024- 935 Liverpool Uzelak, Steve T/A Reduced space Reduce 1995 taxes for 291 days
97600- Road S.l Auto Service on an assessment of $6,760, an
."-'" 0001 935 Liverpool Rd. adjustment of$678.87(B)
84/95 Pickering, On
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020-025- 1275 Wharf St. Gardner, Simon John Building Reduce 1995 taxes for 184 days
26100 1275 Wharf St. demolished on an assessment of $10,112, an
85/95 Pickering, Ont. adjustment of$545.79(R)
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DUFFINS CREEK CO-OP NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
FILE NUMBER - F 2300
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That the recommendation of the Durham Regional Police Service for the
implementation of the Duffins Creek Co-op Area Neighbourhood Watch be
approved.
5.
"BE A LEADER WEEK" - FEBRUARY 18 - 24,1996
"KIDNEY MONTIf' - MARCH, 1996
FILE NUMBER- A2111
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That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"BE A LEADER WEEK" - FEBRUARY 18 - 24, 1996
"KIDNEY MONTIf' - MARCH, 1996
6.
PICKERING/ONTARIO HYDRO
LIAISON COMMITTEE
FILE NUMBER - F 2710.02
That the following be appointed to the Pickering/Ontario Hydro Liaison
Committee:
1. Councillors Senis and Brenner for a term to expire on November 30, 1997.
2. Representatives of Ontario Hydro's Nuclear Generating Station:
Pierre Charlebois, Station Director
Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs
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Representative of Ontario Hydro's Non-Nuclear Operations:
G.L. (Bud) W oodfine, Acting Manager, Cherrywood District
3. Representative of Pickering-Ajax Citizens Together (PACT):
Evans Enyolu
4. A representative of the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade who is a
resident of the Town of Pickering
5.
Representative of the General Public:
Helen Break
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6. A representative of Durham Nuclear Awareness who is a resident
of the Town of Pickering.
AS AMENDED
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APPENDIX #2
TOWN OF PICKERING
That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on January 8, 1996, presents its
fIrst report to Council and recommends:
1.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1195
COMMERCIAL DEVCO INC.
(PREVIOUSLY STANDARD TRUST AND LONDON TRUST
LOTS 8, 9 AND 10, PLAN 489
(NORTHEAST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND WALNUT LANE)
FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 1/95
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That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1195, submitted by Standard Trust and
London Trust, and revised by Commercial Devco Inc. be APPROVED AS REVISED,
to permit the development of 41 condominium townhouses on lands being Lots 8, 9,
and 10, Plan 489, Town of Pickering, subject to the following conditions:
1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, the landowner satisfy the
Town, pursuant to section 42 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.l3,
regarding the payment of money to the value of the land otherwise required to
be conveyed for park or other public recreational purposes.
2.
REVISIONS TO ZONING BY-LAW 4655/95 TO ADDRESS AN ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD APPEAL RELATED TO ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4195 (STEELE VALLEY
DEVELOPMENTS); ON LANDS KNOWN AS BLOCK 22, PLAN 40M-1365
(SOUTH EAST CORNER OF FINCH AVENUE AND DIXIE ROAD).
FILENUMBER-B 1000
1. That Town Council request that the Ontario Municipal Board delete "medical
dispensary" and amend the retail store defInition in Zoning By-law 4655195
to clearly prohibit a medical dispensary and drug store use as a retail store.
2.
That Town Council authorize staff to ensure the necessary documents are
provided to the Ontario Municipal Board to fInalize this matter, should be
Board agree with Council's request contained in Recommendation #1.
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3.
ROUGE PARK ALLIANCE
FILE NUMBER -A 1900
That Councillor Brenner be appointed to represent the Council of the Town of
Pickering on the Rouge Park Alliance.
4.
PICKERING CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITIEE
TO. STUDY GTA REFORM
FILE NUMBER -A 2310.26
That the Report of the Town Clerk dated December IS, 1995 regarding appointments
to the Pickering Citizens' Advisory Committee to Study GTA Reform and the fIrst
meeting of that Committee be received; and
That the Chair of the Library Board be invited to sit on this Committee.
AS AMENDED
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5.
"COMPO STING AWARENESS WEEK" - MAY 6 - 12, 1996
FILE NUMBER - A 2111
That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation:
"COMPO STING AWARENESS WEEK" - MAY 6 -12,1996
6.
LAND TRANSACTION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
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WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various
Consultants for the purpose of advising and assisting it in connection with the Town's
preparation for the commencement of legal action to close the Brock West Landfill
Site; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of certain Consultants' invoices
respecting fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection therewith
(Payment Approval W4404/95/08);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. That Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves
payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for services
rendered in 1995 in connection with the Town's preparation for the
commencement oflega! action to close the Brock West Landfill Site:
Consultant
Amount
Alston Associates Inc.
HCI WastePlan
Jagger Hims Limited
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
$ 6,148.76
18,649.93
24,566.42
42,063.71
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LAND TRANSACTION
FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Pickering has retained various
Consultants for the purpose of advising it and assisting it in opposing the designation
by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EEll as the Preferred Site in the Durham
Region Landfill Site Search; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to authorize payment of Consultants' invoices respecting
certain fees and disbursements for services rendered in connection therewith (Payment
Approval W4502/95/08);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Council of The Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby approves
payment of the following amounts to the Consultants listed below for services
rendered in 1995 for the purpose of advising and assisting it in opposing the
designation by the Interim Waste Authority of Site EE 11 as the Preferred Site
in the Durham Region Landfill Site Search:
Consultant
Amount
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
$ 4,267.46
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