This is a written question to the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.
1) Would the Minister indicate if any legal opinions have been provided to municipal councils, or the extent of their authority to: a) approve or reject business licences; b) approve or reject permits for access to gravel or granular sources; c) approve or reject permits for land application?
2) Would the Minister provide me with any additional information that is provided by the department or the legal limitations or parameters that might be used in making decisions on these matters?