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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20377

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I object to this omnibus legislation that will adversely affect so many aspects of the quality of life of for the people of Ontario by removing or reducing protection of our water sources, air quality, wetlands, and greenbelt. Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20422

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This site states that 'this proposal will cost current facilities an annual average administrative cost of $818,000 to learn about the changes to the regulations and to continue reporting on existing toxics substances until 2021.' Clearly a portion of this cost is staff time to learn the new require Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20479

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As a long time resident of Hamilton/Stoney Creek, I am deeply concerned about the proposed changes outlined in Bill 66. I have lived and worked in this area for many years and have grown to love the social and natural diversity here. Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20540

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I'd like to share my disagreement with the proposed Bill 66 and this repeal. I feel the negative impacts it will have on our environment, water security, air, and health are far greater than the proposed competitiveness gain. Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20656

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I am really concerned about the proposed changes to the Toxics Reduction Act which would exempt facilities FOREVER from having to make a toxics reduction plan, or report on such a plan, including "Facilities that have never planned or reported under the program, but now meet the reporting threshold Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20690

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It is absolutely essential that Ontario reduce its toxins levels if it is truly going to be "open for business" and competitive globally. That is the future of business and healthy economies. To not be required to review or report on toxin reduction plans is to give businesses free reign. Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20735

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I am writing to express my strong opposition to Schedule 5 of Bill 66. For myself as well as for my 4 children (and their children's children...) The position of this government that repealing the TRA eliminates unnecessary duplication of laws is FALSE   Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20754

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As a University of Toronto student and a future engineer, I oppose the proposed changes. They amount to an abdication by the provincial government of its responsibility to regulate harmful substances in the absence of a complete Chemicals Management Plan federally. Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20768

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The Ontario Soil Regulation Task Force

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Submissions on Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018, Schedule 5: “Repeal of the Toxics Reduction Act, 2009 and all associated regulations by December 31, 2021” (ERO # 013-4234) and “Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09” ( Read more

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Planning and reporting changes under the toxics reduction program and Ontario Regulation 455/09

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20805

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Dear Mr. Friesen, I do not support Bill 66 and more specifically do not support the following changes as outlined in section 5: No longer require facilities with existing toxics reduction plans to conduct reviews of those plans; Read more

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