This proposal sets Canada as…

This proposal sets Canada as a country back many years. Climate change and environmental protection are a very pressing matter that needs to be addressed in order to keep a country, economy and even the world in proper working order. The amount of protected waterways in Canada have already been cut drastically and by opening the greenbelt to development more waterways will be affected. Water is an essential to life and is already becoming increasingly difficult to access for many people. The government needs to address environmental problems first and look at more sustainable options which will, in the long run, have high economic value as the ecosystem services provided are irreplaceable. Pollution is a major concern to the future of the planet and should be seen as a priority to minimize the effects on Earth. It is economically beneficial to take in to consideration the protection of the environment and this proposed bill does not do that. Agriculture, drinking water and the environment will be impacted by the passing of this bill and it should be the governments responsibility and priority to protect the citizens and the environment we REQUIRE for life above all other matters, including but not limited to increased jobs and further development. I do not support this bill for these reasons among others.