There is a difference…

There is a difference between streamlining and gutting a law.

Toronto’s green roof by-law helped to make Ontario a global leader in environmental construction, but the government quietly killed the mandate without public notice on the night the Blue Jays began their World Series bid. The green roof program has been hailed for its rainwater absorption and flood prevention capabilities, while also reducing heating and cooling bills.

Checks and balances need to be in place for protection of those who have no voice. We need to support and protect the environment for the good of all.