Dear Mr . Helfinger, Please…

Dear Mr . Helfinger, Please find enclosed my comments regarding Bill 66, The proposed legislation would override critical requirements, under several provincial laws and policies that are designed to protect water, farmland, natural heritage and human health. It would do so in a fashion that undermines fair, consistent and transparent public engagement in decision-making and sets the stage for costly property tax increases to subdize economically inefficient sprawl development.I am concerned for instance in particular about underground pipes leaking and causing toxic contamination to our ground water and soil. If Bill 66 is passed it will put the Oak Ridge's Moraine ground water in Danger, this system of wetlands kettle lakes and ponds covers over 1900 square kilometers the headwaters to more than 30 rivers. Bill 66 puts our natural areas and water sources at risk. These and other outcomes of Bill 66 would run contrary to interests and desires of the people of Ontario: a 2016 Nanos poll found that 90 percent of Ontarians believe the government is responsible to ensure a healthy environment for all, and 97 percent support the right to clean air and water. I am concerned if Bill 66 passes municipalities will face uncertain outcomes and unpredictable cost in relations to water clean -up, natural heritage, toxic spills to agriculture lands, well water contamination ( my mom is on well water in Newcastle ON). I am concerned if bill 66 is passed, this will cause even more harm and destruction to our threatened species habitat. We have valued country side, the Greenbelt legislation protects areas like the Holland March which produces over $50 million popular vegetable in very fertile soil. Bill 66 would open up precious farmland . I would appreciate you advising on updates on this issue and also let me know any other interested parties who may be approaching you with their concerns. Thank you