As an Ontarian with children…

As an Ontarian with children and grandchildren, I want the province to ensure every citizen has the right to clean air, land and water, not just for now but with protection that will not change with political change. I want to see our lakes and rivers similarly protected. I want strong protection for all species that make Ontario their habitat with special emphasis on our endangered species. I want our province to ensure the destructive practices of fracking is never allowed and extractive resources are highly regulated to minimize the dangers to those who live where these activities happen. I want our First Nations to receive the benefit of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to not only be consulted but with the right to say no to actions that would damage or destroy their lands and culture be part of this Environmental Bill of Rights .  I want Ontario to move swiftly away from dirty energy including fossil fuels and nuclear power.This is a rare opportunity to ensure Ontario and Ontarians have strong safeguards for the present and for the future.

[Original Comment ID: 204799]