I am deeply troubled by the…

I am deeply troubled by the inclusion of the “Proceedings Barred” (s5-6) clauses of this bill. The changes proposed to bike lanes in Toronto and throughout Ontario carry substantial risks to road users, including cyclists, pedestrians and drivers, as well as real property owners. The Ontario Superior Court has repeatedly ruled municipalities can be held liable for failing to uphold their duty of care in cases where cycling infrastructure was established to be unsafe and allowed to result in injury. As the province assumes responsibility for deciding how such infrastructure is to be built, why are they being shielded from liability? How will victims seek remedy for potentially life-altering injustices caused by this legislation?