Dear Environmental Registry,…

Dear Environmental Registry,
As a resident of Halton, I oppose the changes to the Conservation Authorities Act because both fast-track sprawl-style development, sidestep public consultation and override policies intended to protect Ontario’s natural areas, water sources and farmland.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important these spaces are to our well-being. We rely on natural areas for our mental and physical health, and farmland for the local food that keeps us healthy and our farmers employed. These lands are also critical to conserving biodiversity and enhancing community resilience to the impacts of climate change.

As a resident of this municipality, I am calling on the Ontario government to commit to stopping the misuse of MZOs, opposing changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, stopping sprawl and growing the Greenbelt as part of a Green and Just Recovery.