b'C O N T E N T SFeaturesWelcoming Mike McSweeneyOSSGAs new Executive Director . 6Powerfully built 16To meet its ambitious infrastructure goals, Ontarioneeds a strong aggregate industry. 10 By Matthew BradfordTax headacheOSSGA demands a more equitable approach tocalculating taxes on aggregate sites 14 By Warren HeeleyMinding the mythsSharing our rehabilitation successes is crucial for telling our story 16 By Ashlee Zelek 20Balancing growth and responsibility Understanding the Auditor Generals report on the MNRFsmanagement of the aggregate industry . 20 By Ashlee Zelek & Carly HolmsteadLove thy neighbourTaking a proactive approach to developing goodrelations with nearby residents . 25 By Kelly ParkerMinnows & memoriesCBM Aggregates McMillan Pond hosts kids 25and cops for a fun day of fishing 28 By Sarah B. HoodTurning a vision into realityCDE commissions its largest C&D waste plant inCanada for Calgary Aggregate Recycling .31Investing in a better futureAs president of Arro Crushing, Jared Kuepferloves playing the long game 32Challenging but rewarding 28Amanda Little embraces the fast pace of herwork at Walker Aggregates . 33SectionsProfessional Services Directory 36The Final RehabSmith PitCaledon, Ontario. 38314 AVENUESWINTER 2024'