I am deeply concerned and…

I am deeply concerned and opposed to the proposed water permitting changes as they will remove the power of municipalities to determine what is best for their community, violate Indigenous Rights by eliminating consultation with Indigenous Nations, allow corporations to buy access to groundwater like real estate, eliminate an opportunity to reassess environmental impacts; and prioritize private convenience over public and environmental safety.

Our water should not be for sale and it should be treated as public trust not a private asset. Please do the right thing and reject the proposed changes to permits to take water regulations. I also urge the ministry to require new owners to apply for a new permit through a public, scientific, and Indigenous-informed review process. Finally, the government must uphold the duty to consult Indigenous Nations as required by provincial and constitutional law.