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Ontario Government Departments and Agencies

This section concerns the work of government departments and the political issues surrounding
these departments; frequently material relating to the subject in general is included, as well as C.C.F. policy statements. Sprinkled throughout is correspondence to and from Robinson.

Lands and Forests

The forestry controversy was a major issue during Robinson's career as legislator. The folders concern the Kennedy Commission (1946), Robinson's brief on behalf of the C.C.F. to same, the battle between lumber and paper companies, as exemplified by Great Lakes Lumber and Shipping Company vs. Great Lakes Paper Company, and the resulting political ramifications. There is a massive amount of promotional material from the former company, from community and political organizations and from the press.

Hydro

These files contain considerable material relating to municipal affairs, as much of the material relates to Port Arthur's relationship with the Ontario Hydro-Electric Power Commission (HEPC) and the Political controversies surrounding the HEPC's projects at Aguasabon and Rat Portage in which Robinson contended the HEPC favoured paper companies over municipalities.

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