I strongly oppose the…

I strongly oppose the passing of Bill 66, parts of which would jeopardize the Greenbelt and other environmental protections; Schedule 10 would proposes to override important planning, water agricultural and environmental protections contained in the Clean Water Act 2006 and the Greenbelt Act, 2005; Schedule 5 proposes to repeal the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009.

We need to protect our farmland, our natural water sources, forests, wildlife habitat, and to ensure that toxic chemicals do not poison our drinking water. The public needs to have the right to oppose any new business which would jeopardize their safety and quality of life.

This Bill 66 is a giant leap backwards as far as environmental protection is concerned, not to mention the potential loss of lives. The e coli outbreak in Walkerton is an example of how fragile our water supply can be. We have a right to have clean air and water. We have a moral obligation to protect the planet for future generations.