"I am writing to object in…

"I am writing to object in the strongest possible way to Bill 5 and the proposed change that would exempt Ontario Place from public consultation requirements. The bill would allow all proposals related to the spa project at Ontario Place to be exempt from posting on the Environmental Registry Of Ontario for public review. Registry postings currently are a legal requirement for any project that that could impact ecology or energy in Ontario. from the Environmental Bill of Rights that will remove the right of Ontarians to be advised of, or to comment on, any required permits at Ontario Place, on or off site, to support the project.

The Environmental Bill of Rights exists to ensure that Ontario's environment in all its forms is protected for future generations. This move not only deprives citizens of their rights but the government of valuable community knowledge.

The proposal is not in the public interest, compromises the future of this critical waterfront site and serves only to benefit the private interests of foreign companies. It represents one more blow to environmental protection, and at to the right of Ontarians to be informed.

Ontario, Canada and the planet are in the midst of a climate and biodiversity crisis. Bill 5 is a blatant act of sabotage of the health of the planet. Its a abdication of the government's responsibility to protect our environment for its citizens and future generations.

Gail Fairley
66 Mitchell Ave. Toronto ON M6J1b9