MPP Toby Barrett has finally received an answer to his request for Land dispute hearings, after Nearly 11 months of waiting; the local representative says the response is far from acceptable. Barrett presented the Petition to the Legislature On December 11, 2007 requesting that the province commence public hearings through a select or standing committee. Barrett said what he asked for on behalf of the people of Caledonia and Haldimand County was not unreasonable. According to the legislative Standings Orders petitions must be responded to within 24 days. According to Barrett, Minister Duguid said a report arising out of the Ipperwash Inquiry included a road map for progress in relations with First Nations and Metis people and the government is following those guidelines.