This bill unacceptably…

This bill unacceptably places short term economic interests ahead of Ontario residents' interest in preventing environmental harm and degradation. In addition to damage to the physical environment, the bill proposes protections that can have very real and very serious health implications caused by compromised quality of water and environment by allowing businesses to be exempt from compliance with provisions meant to protect the environment. Blatant disregard for protections meant to curb water pollution fails to place Ontario residents best interests first. Land and water are public resources that ought to be preserved as much as possible in economic activity. This is short sighted business oriented outlook does not take into account the precautionary principle nor sustainable development business policy.

Other proposed changes are equally stunning as the bill casts aside health and safety regulations in favor of business profit. Ontario is more than just the business entities who stand to benefit from these changes, it is comprised of individuals who benefit from robust labor standards protecting their health and safety. This bill is deplorable. It is clear who this bill is intended to benefit, and that is not the majority of Ontario residents who will also suffer from the removal of consumer protection provisions.