It is unconscionable to…

It is unconscionable to think that this is up for debate. The wetland evaluation system is based on science and facts and has been in place for many years …it is not about tree hugging it is about protecting that which protects us. Wetlands as you have all heard already mitigate the effects of climate change /provide a carbon sink, produce oxygen , absorb toxins, prevent flooding events, cleanse water and the list goes on …they provide for FREE that which would cost millions …even if none of you care about the environment or wildlife, the fact that wetlands saves millions of dollars and provides a place of beauty is more than enough reason to protect them .
This is all documented science there is 40 years of wetland evaluation system in Ontario based on facts and science and should not be altered with in order for more homes to be built when there is more than enough space without destroying these very unique natural areas.
There is more than enough space on which to build that you don’t have to fill in wetlands.
90% of Ontario’s wetlands are already destroyed can you not leave the remaining 10% for future generations ?
Wetlands are full of life rich in biodiversity and are home to many endangered species (all of ontarios turtles are species at risk and 1 is extinct ! Turtles have been around for millions of years and we wipe them out in decades? Is this our legacy?) …future generations deserve and the people of Ontario deserve the right to visit wetlands to have wetlands protecting us for free , to see species they would not see otherwise …what child doesn’t delight in seeing a turtle basking in the sun or see a frog jumping across a lily pad or tree branch…children and everyone of all ages deserve have the constitutional right to be able to see this …
Wetlands are priceless , provide priceless protection ..offer priceless enjoyment and beauty and it’s not just my feelings it’s also based on science and facts …trillions of dollars would not replace what wetlands give what nature gives ….please leave the wetland evaluation system alone not only for the species that call it home or use it during migration but for future generations..for your children , for your nieces nephews cousins grandchildren ..friends … what do you want to be remembered as ? The ones who destroyed or the ones who were heroes/had the intelligence and character to be real leaders … if you don’t care about any of that then do you want to be re-elected at all? Destroying wetlands costs more money, and our health and during this climate crisis the planet is in I thought being a so called global leaders we should be saving that which saves us for free.
Please look inward and do the right thing. You will be remembered with honour. Thank you.