I am writing to object in…

I am writing to object in the strongest
possible way to the proposed
exemptions from the Environmental
Bill of Rights that will remove the right
of Ontarians to be advised of, or to
comment on, any required permits at
Ontario Place, on or off site, to
support the project.

The Environmental Bill of Rights exists
to ensure that Ontario's environment in
all its forms is protected for future
generations. As this applies to Ontario
Place, thousands of Ontarians have
spoken out about their concerns
related to protection of this fragile
waterfront ecosystem. They have
provided well-informed, intelligent
commentary along with realistic and
reasonable alternatives to the
government's current plans. This move
not only deprives citizens of their
rights but the government of valuable
community knowledge.

The proposal is not in the public
interest, compromises the future of
this critical waterfront site and serves
only to benefit the private interests of
foreign companies. Instead it
represents one more compromise in
environmental protection, and citizen's
rights to be informed, at a time when
Ontario along with the rest of the
planet is facing a climate and
biodiversity crisis.