Ontario should be a…

Ontario should be a provincial leader in Canada regarding environmental legislature as a means to provide clean air, water and soil to all of its residents. This should be a human right NOT a priveldge of some. Our actions with regard to environmental legislature should be clear and concise. Initiative must be taken by our province. We have an incredible opportunity to create jobs within the technology and energy sectors that are cleaner and more sustainable environmentally and financially. We have the ability to shape the future by contributing renewable energy solutions to global markets. We don't have to "re-invent the wheel" simply shift our focus and expand our renewable sustainable energy ideas and investments. For example;

· Ontario should set a target of moving to 100% renewable energy by 2050

· Ontario should work to collaborate more long-term deals with Quebec to import lower cost and safer water power

· Ontario should close the Pickering Nuclear Station when its licence expires in 2018.

· Ontario should actively plan to take nuclear off ramps from rebuilding Darlington and Bruce as soon as possible to save money and reduce risk

With respect to our environmental legislature, attitudes and ways of thinking, if we were to change nothing then nothing would change. Ontario could stand to set itself up for success with its environmental bill of rights. Failing to address these issues will be detrimental to Ontario, Ontarians and Canadians alike.

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