I am writing as a citizen…

I am writing as a citizen and lifelong resident of Ontario to request the removal Schedule 10 from Bill 66, which allows municipalities to override provisions in the Greenbelt Act, Clean Water Act, Lake Simcoe Act, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Great Lakes Protection Act. I am appalled that this government would trample on such acts intended for the preservation of our precious natural resources. Whereas in the past one might have been able to feign ignorance, lacking an awareness of the impact of such careless actions, today knowingly exploiting priceless treasures such as the Greenbelt is grossly irresponsible and downright insidious. You would make a marketplace out of what we all ought to carefully protect and cherish. How shameful! I do not believe this is in the best interests of Ontarians and am certain that if more residents were privy to the government's dirty dealings and intentions, you would be faced with a public outcry. Once our precious nature has been desacrated, what kind of future do our children have? Do the right thing, I beg you. Use your power to preserve, and not destroy.