Ah, the devil is always in the details. It’s the subtle differences that can accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.

Consider a diverse group of community members getting together to save a gold star, MNR certified rehabilitated former gravel pit that is now a migratory refuge for once endangered waterfowl in Ontario. Their work in public and for the common good is considered to be a prime example of cooperation.

Now, consider a group of politicians cooperating with a developer to change a Town By-law to permit the de-watering of a large groundwater lake and permit its infill with waste soil from nearby large city construction projects. That is a prime example of collusion. Collusion is defined as “a secret agreement or cooperation between two or more parties to deceive, mislead or defraud others, often for an illegal, dishonest, or unfair advantage.”

Cooperation is good, Collusion is bad.  And needs to be ridden out of Town on a rail. The way I see it.

Skid Crease, Caledon