This proposed bill is a…

This proposed bill is a disappointing government overreach by a premier who promised small government and financial responsibility but insists upon wasting tax dollars by fixating on interfering with a single municipality.

I urge our provincial government to pay attention to experts. Bike lanes along Bloor-danforth and in the downtown core have resulted in more patronage to local businesses, reduced response times from emergency services and lower congestion. Invest the estimated $48 million into public transit infrastructure (like finishing the crosstown lrt).

The added schedule exempting highway 413 from environmental assessment is inexcusable. Premier Ford campaigned on the promise of leaving the green belt untouched. Development in our farmlands will only lead to higher food costs and additional flooding as we saw this past summer. This proposed exemption buried in the bill is underhanded and disgusting.

The dishonesty and disregard for the lives and wellbeing of working ontarians will be remembered come election time.