As an Ontario resident and…

As an Ontario resident and voter, I am strongly opposed to Bill 66, which will weaken protections for the environment, and in some cases remove them entirely. Lessening or removing what the government calls administrative burdens, in order to make things easier for business, at the expense of the protection of our land, water, and air, is sheer folly. Climate change and the deterioration of the environment is without exception the most massive crisis we have ever faced. We're talking about our very existence. Ontario is not exempt. It is no longer a matter of business as usual, yet the current government acts as if it is not aware, or does not care, that we live in a world that is in existential peril.
Bill 66 is a dangerous backward step that flies in the face of what more and more countries, municipalities, people, and even business and industry are recognizing: that we must act in favour of--not against-- the environment.
A grave responsibility is being thrust upon every member of the Ontario Parliament. I call on all members, including those of the governing party, to rise to the challenge and vote against Bill 66.