This bill as it pertains to…

This bill as it pertains to bicycle lanes is a terrible government overreach as well as a completely ineffective way to tackle gridlock and traffic. Bike lanes offer far more capacity for traffic compared to the small amount of space they require and they encourage people to use alternative modes of transport which reduces the number of cars on the road.

But lets move onto some of the more serious issues with this bill. The naked attempt to circumvent the Environmental Assessment Act in order to build highway 413 at the absolute lowest cost possible is a slap in the face to every Ontarian. Safety and environmental impacts cannot be overlooked in favour of trying to save money, especially not after the debacle of selling off parts of the Greenbelt. Not only that but the bill will also strip away bargaining power for engineers working on the highway who are already woefully underpaid.

To be clear, I unequivocally oppose this bill.