I am commenting on the…

I am commenting on the proposal for an interim combined sewer to support development at 955 Lake Shore Boulevard (Ontario Place).

I am opposed to the proposal. It goes against decades of work done by the City of Toronto to separate and replace combined sewers across the city to prevent the discharge of raw sewage into Lake Ontario, as well as, international agreements to protect water quality and habitat in the Great Lakes. This effluent also risks human health in terms of water quality at beaches and for fishing, and will potentially impact the attraction the lake holds for Canadian and international visitors. Additionally, the province has not held any consultations about this work with the general public which will be directly affected.

This proposal does not serve the public interest, but rather benefits private initiatives. Moreover, it threatens the stability of the lake ecosystem at a time when we should be protecting biodiversity not destroying it. Please deny this permit.