I think that this Bill is…

I think that this Bill is making a false trade-off - that environmental regulation is detrimental to Ontario's economy. A healthy environment means we have healthy people, ecosystems and areas that people want to come visit. By lowering the quality of our environment means there is less value placed on property. Therefore I am opposed to several parts of this proposed bill that are detrimental to our environment. Specifically:

1) Schedule 10 proposed changes means that that section 39 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 (CWA) does not apply to an open-for-business planning by-law. This is absurd. Ontario is known for it's freshwater. People come to Ontario as tourists to experience our lakes, rivers and streams. Further, Bill 66 lets corporations ignore the Clean Water Act which provides protections to the public and standards for clean drinking water. I am opposed to this change.

2) The proposed change to Planning Act to add a new section 34.1, which allows local municipalities to pass open-for-business planning by-laws. Places the Greenbelt at risk of development. I am FULLY opposed to opening any part of the greenbelt for development - industrial or urban. Premiere Ford promised he would NOT open up the greenbelt. This is a clear violation of that promise.