The Federal government thinks that their "robust" Federal Chemicals Management Plan can replace environmental assessment laws in Ontario? Who do these people think they are? Where are all the environmental lawyers hiding?
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I have lived in Waterloo, Ont. for over 45 years. Here in Waterloo, our city and regional government have worked hard to balance growth with environmental protection.
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I disagree with Bill 66, specifically Schedule 5 and Schedule 10. It is undemocratic to repeal and eliminate safeguards found in various acts, calling them "red tape".
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This comment is to express strong disagreement with the proposed Bill 66.
The proposed legislation would reverse protections of the environment, viewscapes and rights of community members in areas where a so-called "Open for Business" By-Law may be passed by a municipality.
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I am opposed to Bill 66 as it is currently drafted. Bill 66 is a large "omnibus" bill that seeks to enable business development by compromising far too many environmental standards and safeguards.
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I am a senior in my mid-70’s and have been a self-employed tax payer for over 55 years. I want to see workers treated justly and with a living wage and adequate affordable housing. Economic development should not benefit the few, but should protect the vulnerable and the disadvantaged.
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I do not support Bill 66. I do not support Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 under this Bill. It is undemocratic and lacks transparency. It would leave citizens without recourse. Community members would not be able to appeal open-for-business by-laws to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
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I do not support Bill 66. I do not support Schedule 5 and Schedule 10 under this Bill. It is undemocratic and lacks transparency. It would leave citizens without recourse. Community members would not be able to appeal open-for-business by-laws to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
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I strongly object to the proposed Bill 66 as it guts our environmental health protection; the Acts that protect our health and sensitive lands must continue to prevail in the case of conflict with other planning tools.
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I strongly disagree with the proposed changes in Bill 66. Areas area already been or being dedicated to employment lands with consideration to transportation, employment, environment, etc. through extensive planning and public consultation.
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I am opposed to Schedule 10 of Bill 66 and urge that it be immediately abandoned or withdrawn by the Ontario government, because I agree with the conclusions in the December 17, 2018 briefing notes on Bill 66 made by the Canadian Environmental Law Association as quoted here:
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I am writing to you to ask that you keep your promise to protect the Greenbelt and therefore call back legislature and introduce a new Bill 66 that stops the attacks on the Greenbelt, Oak Ridges Moraine, Lake Simcoe, Source Water Protection Areas, and other important protected farm and natural areas
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Reject Bill 66!! Open-for-business by-laws would override policies in approved source protection plans intended to protect existing and future sources of municipal drinking water from threats such as landfills, sewage systems and improper handling of fuel, manure and pesticides.
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Bill 66 is a step towards the destruction of wetlands, woodlands, habitats and species across Ontario. It is a step towards the destruction of local drinking water management and in turn our public health. It is a step toward the destruction of farm land and the continuation of urban sprawl.
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This bill is shortsighted and self-serving. This does not service the greater good of Ontario and will put many at risk. Drop this farce and move forward with something better thought out. Don’t sacrifice the future for the many for short-term gains to a few.
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