This policy is beyond offensive. Sacrificing rural Canadians and the health of future generations so a Toronto-based corporation can profit - this is not the Canada I know and love.
I very strongly disagree with this proposal! As noted by Environmental Defence:
"The unilateral termination of the environmental assessments for both the Eagle’s Nest mine
and the (York) Dresden landfill will rob the public, Indigenous communities and right-holders, the
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I am extremely concerned by the erosion of democracy in Ontario. Decisions about the environment and human health, e.g. regarding landfill sites, should not be concentrated in the hands of a few ministers.
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I am opposed to the passage of Bill 5 as I feel it gives too much power to government, developers and corporations, while removing safeguards which are there to protect the public. It was rushed through without sufficient public education, input and debate.
I am all for streamlining Environmental Assessment processes for improved efficiency but streamlining should not mean eliminating the Environmental Assessment process altogether.
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This is an assault on Species Protection, The Rule of Law, Renewable Energy and Indigenous Rights. I do not support these changes. We must take care in environmental assessment protocol - and respect that it ought to be a slow, thorough process.
To remove the environment assessment requirement for the York1 waste disposal site is just plain nonsense and inept. Bill 5 is proposing there is no value to the Sydenham’s River most species-rich areas, home to 33 species at risk.
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Using old permits. Tiny permits for different materials. In a tiny section of this property.
Keep the integrity of the environmental minister positive and put the environment first.
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