At this point I know you…

At this point I know you care nothing for the opinions and voices of the people of Ontario, but I have decided to contribute to this farce of a consultation anyway.

It greatly angers me that the Ford government is considering moving forward with Bill 66, which essentially repeals all legislation that protects the Green Belt from environmental destruction and opens the way for developers to raze and build on this precious space. The Green Belt is to home to 5,500 farms, 78 species at risk and 102 million tonnes of carbon storage. It is a vital part of Ontario's economy. It provides us with land to grow fresh food and offers us a way to connect with the natural world. It protects our flora and fauna and helps reduce our carbon emissions. I do not want to see all of this disappear to be carved up for factories and subdivisions.

You will NOT be making Ontario competitive with this piece of legislation. You will only demonstrate that the precious resources of the Greenbelt and the Ontarians who will rely on them and love them are inconsequential and come second to your need to kowtow to developers and businesses who seek only to make a profit. I implore you not to pass Bill 66.