Bill 66 can best be…

Bill 66 can best be described as Premier Ford's reward to business interests. Opening up the Green Belt to developers in a way that puts clean water and food production at risk just doesn't make sense. Builders will continue to build homes on those lands that are out of reach of minimum pay wage earners, contribute to urban sprawl and reduce our ability to feed ourselves with produce grown in Ontario. The worst part is not requiring consultation before allowing development and encouraging municipalities to ignore environmental legislation that was enacted after public consultation. Add to that, Mr Ford did say hypocritically during his campaign that he would not touch the Green Belt because the public had spoken. Normally I have respect for our elected representatives at Queens Park, but this bill is very transparent in its intent as a reward for Ford supporters. Protecting our environment should be our first priority, not the last after profit taking.