In reviewing this document…

In reviewing this document and its proposed changes, the changes remove the substance of the this document and its extensive protections of Ontario's wetlands. It removes the powers of both the Conservation Authorities and the local municipalities to preserve & protect wetlands, their species and biodiversity. It will further reduce Ontario wetlands at a time when they are most needed to protect against flooding, preserve water quality, and act as a carbon sink.

This Government seems intent on removing many, many environmental protections and carbon reductions initiatives. I do not believe that any changes to our wetlands will help with the housing crisis which is the presumed basis of these changes. It will increase sprawl, increased commuting distances and pollution. There are many lands already allocated to future housing that have not been developed yet, and in any case, we need to be increasing the density of housing within cities and not expanding in to agricultural lands or wetlands.

I strongly urge this government to do the right action, listen to the protest against these changes, and protect Ontario's wetlands.