Local by-laws exist for a…

Local by-laws exist for a reason; local government knows what is required in their area. This act is yet another instance of the provincial government trying to circumvent established procedures in the interests of private profit, with no thought to the knock-on consequences for Ontario in the future. Environmental assessment must be preserved, and property expropriation should follow the current standards. The infrastructure proposed is unnecessary, and stands to profit associates of the provincial government in ways that contravene the principles of anti-corruption. If the government wants to improve infrastructure, it should repair the infrastructure which is already in place. If it wants to reduce congestion, it should spend more money on public transportation infrastructure. Improving service on the GO train is one way in which car use could be minimized. Additionally, greater monitoring of highway speeding would reduce congestion caused by accidents.