{"id":1222955,"date":"2023-09-22T19:08:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/environmentaldefence.ca\/?p=41651"},"modified":"2023-09-22T19:08:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:08:11","slug":"media-advisory-greenbelt-rallies-this-weekend-to-celebrate-premier-fords-reversal-of-greenbelt-land-removals-and-protest-proposed-highway-413","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2023\/09\/22\/media-advisory-greenbelt-rallies-this-weekend-to-celebrate-premier-fords-reversal-of-greenbelt-land-removals-and-protest-proposed-highway-413\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Advisory: Greenbelt Rallies this Weekend to Celebrate Premier Ford\u2019s Reversal of Greenbelt Land Removals and Protest Proposed Highway 413"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Toronto | Traditional territories of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation \u2013\u00a0This weekend, Ontarians will be coming together across the GTA to celebrate Premier Ford\u2019s reversal of the Greenbelt land removals and will also be calling on him to stop the proposed Highway 413, that if built, will pave over parts of the Greenbelt.<\/p>\n

Throughout the past year over 100,000 Ontarians sent emails, signed petitions, made phone calls to their MPPs, with thousands more attending an unprecedented wave of rallies to voice their concerns on the provincial government\u2019s $8.3 billion gift to developers. Mobilization like this has never been seen in Ontario before.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe attack on the Greenbelt was a flagrant example of bad policy designed to benefit well-connected developers at the expense of our environment, but this was just one of many poor policies, including the proposed Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, both of which would pass through the Greenbelt. Although returning the Greenbelt lands is a great first step, there is still much work to be done to restore the many environmental protections that we have lost in recent years.\u201d – Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence<\/p>\n

What:<\/strong>\u00a0Greenbelt Rallies in Richmond Hill and Scarborough<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong>\u00a0A map of all events, with additional information about each event, is available here:\u00a0https:\/\/environmentaldefence.ca\/handsoffthegreenbelt\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Richmond Hill \u2013 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON, L4S 1M5 \u20131 PM – Celebrate the Return of the Greenbelt Lands! and Rally to Repeal Bill 23, Stop Hwy 413!<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are happy that the Premier abandoned the Greenbelt giveaways thanks to the thundering voice of the public. This is only the first step, there are many battles ahead such as Bill 23, Hwy 413 and ensuring environmental protections. We want to keep the momentum going.\u201d – Priya Unnikrishnan, Liveable Richmond Hill<\/p>\n

Organized by:\u00a0Liveable Richmond Hill
\n<\/a>Media contact: Priya Unnikrishnan
\nFor more information:\u00a0https:\/\/fb.me\/e\/L9BVmIlb<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, Sept. 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scarborough \u2013 Gus Harris Trail parking lot, entrance off of Pharmacy Ave
\n11:00 AM \u2013 11:30 AM \u2013 Speeches
\n11:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM \u2013 Group walk towards Danforth Ave<\/p>\n

Organized by Scarborough Southwest Environmental Group.
\nMedia contact: Misha Perozak
\nFor more information, email\u00a0scarboroughsweg@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

*Note the rally organized on Saturday Sept. 23 in Oakville at Glenashton Park, 1051 Glenashton Dr, Oakville for 12 PM\u00a0 has been canceled.<\/em><\/p>\n

ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE (environme<\/a>ntaldefence.ca<\/a>): Environmental Defence is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to request an interview, please contact: Alex Ross, Environmental Defence,\u00a0media@environmentaldefence.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

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Toronto | Traditional territories of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation \u2013\u00a0This weekend, Ontarians will be…Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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