I believe in an Ontario that…

I believe in an Ontario that has embraced a set of values, convictions and actions that will ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment for all of us.
I have 9 grandchildren growing up here in this province. They range in age from 2 to 10. I would like a guarantee from our provincial government that every decision they make has an eye on the future health and well being of these precious souls. To be honest, I do not feel Bill 66 provides this reassurance for me. I feel it is a massive mistake. Actually, it feels like a betrayal of trust.
I am especially concerned about Sections 5 and 10. I get the sense that the passing these sections of Bill 66 will reward big business, not the people and most certainly not the environment. They will weaken many regulations that were passed to protect our environment and drinking water.
Can it be that it will allow municipalities to bypass important environmental regulations as long as at least 50 new jobs are created? And how about the impact it will have on The Greenbelt Act, The Clean Water Act, The Great Lakes Protection Act, The Lake Simcoe Act and The Oak Ridges Moraine Act?
Where does this leave my grandchildren? Someone needs to explain to me why their futures have not been taken into serious consideration. They deserve better! They deserve legislation that does not sacrifice the environment for short sighted economic gain.
Wouldn’t it be better if we had a provincial government that was deeply concerned about protecting and enhancing our green spaces, our air and our water? Wouldn’t it be better if we had a government who cared about the futures of my grandchildren and yours?