I strongly object to the…

I strongly object to the Ontario government's proposed exemptions from the Environmental Bill of Rights. As outlined, those exemptions will remove the right of Ontarians to be advised of, or to comment on (among other projects), any required permits at Ontario Place, on- or off-site, in support of the site's demolition or the construction of the Therme boondoggle, er, spa.

The Environmental Bill of Rights exists to ensure that Ontario's environment is protected for our and 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."