I am writing to oppose Bill…

I am writing to oppose Bill 66!

Please tell Premier Doug Ford to protect the Greenbelt as he promised during his election campaign.

Ontario’s Greenbelt is currently at risk with the introduction Bill 66. This Bill could expedite development of environmentally sensitive lands and negatively affect planning policies such as the Greenbelt Act, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, the Clean Water Act and the Great Lakes Protection Act. The Greenbelt has been recognized internationally as an exemplary example of land-use planning.

The Greenbelt contributes to the health and wellbeing of people and wildlife, a prosperous economy, local food, tourism, recreational opportunities, proper land-use planning and natural capital. For example, it is estimated that the economic benefit of the Greenbelt exceeds approximately $9 billion annually throughout the Province in direct, indirect and induced impacts. The Greenbelt ensures the protection of fertile farmland and our natural heritage and provides ecosystem services such as clean air and water, climate change and stormwater mitigation, carbon sequestration, and habitat for birds, turtles and species at risk, helping much needed biodiversity.

Once the Greenbelt is paved, the damage is irreparable and our quality of life will be compromised for generations to come.