Bill 66 seems like a short…

Bill 66 seems like a short sighted idea that will accrue future problems that will be much costlier for short term gain. In that the environmental and societal impact due to loss of green space and clean water protections for industrial and commercial uses. For example, the dumping of waste water, be it full of chemicals, or just heated into the lakes and rivers will greatly impact ecology. It could lead to huge messy green algae buildup which in turn can lead to smelly water, dead wildlife (which will then also be in the water) and other effects. Not to mention where such chemicals could end up. If it got into the groundwater, then it would mean greater costs for the community to make it safe for human consumption. Also factories will lead to increased air pollution, that could lead to larger numbers of people with respiratory sensitivities, asthma and related issues.

More concisely and eloquently stated below:

Remove Schedule 10 from Bill 66, which allows municipalities to override provisions in the Greenbelt Act, Clean Water Act, Lake Simcoe Act, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act and Great Lakes Protection Act.”