I am extremely concerned…

I am extremely concerned that the passing of Bill 66 will allow large industrial developments to be shielded from LPAT appeals. Currently, our air, soil, water and forests are protected. If this bill is passed, legislation such as the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario and the Clean Water Act could be ignored. Also, there would be no means for taxpayers to appeal approved projects. In the past, without environmental regulations, the Sudbury basin was treated as a dumping ground for toxic waste and the city was a bleak expanse of black rock.
I believe that Bill 66 puts economic concerns before people and does not include community engagement and public consultation. To that end, I strongly oppose the passing of this bill.