I do not agree with the…

I do not agree with the ability of Bill 212 to disallow the need for environmental assessments on new highway projects. It is well documented that the planned Highway 413 poses a threat to birds and fish. The Highway will be disruptive to creeks and other waterways that it will cross and it will have negative impacts on parts of the Greenbelt. The fact that it will increase traffic and sprawl means that there will be more greenhouse gas emissions. An environmental assessment would clearly show how the plan for this highway disregards the future health and well being of all life in the area and beyond. It is irresponsible not to allow environmental assessments that would consider the future impacts of projects such as the Highway 413.