We don’t need another highway

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The federal government quietly announced that they’re not willing to run an environmental review of Highway 413. This gives the greenlight for Doug Ford to pave over the Greenbelt with Highway 413 and it means we’re the only ones left standing in Doug Ford’s way to stop this highway.

That’s why we need your help to stand up for the people and places we love.

Internal documents show the proposed route for Highway 413 will cut through protected wetlands and prime farmland and slice through the Greenbelt.

It will increase flooding by destroying wetlands, hurt local farmers, increase air pollution, and damage water quality. All to save commuters an estimated 30 seconds at most.

Ontarians don’t need another highway. They need a government that will stand up for the interests of local communities, farmers, the environment, and future generations.

Ontario Greens are calling on Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria to reconsider his decision and to conduct an environmental review on Highway 413.

Will you stand with us?

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Dear Minister Sarkaria,

I’m incredibly disappointed by the federal government’s recent decision not to conduct an environmental review on Highway 413. And I’m asking you to carefully reconsider the environmental and fiscal impact of this project before proceeding.

Your own internal documents have highlighted that the proposed route for Highway 413 will cut through protected wetlands and prime farmland, negatively impact water quality, and damage the Greenbelt – all to save only 30 seconds on the road.

It will increase flooding by destroying wetlands, hurt local farmers, increase air pollution, and lower water quality.

An estimated 29 endangered species will also be negatively affected by the highway, including critically endangered species like the Western Chorus Frog.

I’m calling on you to listen to the experts and reconsider your plan to pave the greenbelt.

Ontarians don’t need another highway. We need a government that will stand up for the interests of local communities, farmers, the environment and future generations – not billionaire developers who own land near a highway.

Sincerely,

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