In this episode of Local Mattes with Mike Cluett, I invite Conservation Halton President and CEO Hassaan Basit on to discuss the Province of Ontario’s Bill 229 and more specifically “Schedule 6” which proposes many changes to the Conservation & Planning act. Hassaan outlines how, if passed as is, will negatively impact conservation efforts and potentially the safety of local residents and the environment.
The Halton area Mayors of Halton Hills, Burlington, Oakville and Milton have written to the Premier and MInister Yuerek about their concerns with the full support of all councils and Conservation Halton. Hassaan is calling on the province to pull “Schedule 6” and have a discussion on how to truly strengthen the core mandate of the conservation authorities, which is what is intended, but if passed will only hamper those efforts.
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