Regarding the proposed…

Regarding the proposed interim combined sewer to support development at 955 Lake Shore Boulevard (Ontario Place): I am strongly opposed to this proposed plan and shocked that it is even considered a possibility. It goes against decades of work by the City of Toronto to separate and replace combined sewers across the city to prevent the discharge of raw sewage into Lake Ontario. It is a middle finger in the face of international agreements to protect water quality and habitat in the Great Lakes. This effluent also risks human health in terms of water quality at beaches, fishing and the quality of the lake as an attraction for Canadian and international visitors. The province has also not held any consultations about this work with the general public. This proposal to benefit private sector initiatives is not in the public interest in any way and threatens the stability of the lake ecosystem in a time of severe biodiversity loss. Please, deny this permit.