I am concerned about this…

I am concerned about this proposal. I would like to see a focus on improved public transportation - trains, buses, car share, bike lanes - over fast tracking the building of highways. I am concerned about the proposal to over-ride the Environmental Assessment Act which is in place to protect environmentally sensitive and significant lands and water in Ontario. I am concerned with the statement that "The government is committed to balancing environmental protection with the need to support crucial infrastructure development that will benefit the economy." I believe that environmental protection needs to come first. I am also concerned with this statement, "MTO will continue to maintain existing environmental processes to mitigate environmental impacts and address local concerns on a project-by-project basis." A holistic view and plan is needed to protect the environment, rather than "mitigating" damage on a case by case basis. Please re-consider this proposal.