The Ontario government plans to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park to the local town for tourism development, involving the transfer of nearly 60 hectares of land. Environmental advocates express concerns that this could set a dangerous precedent for other parks, as it suggests a willingness to bypass existing legislative processes. Agency representatives claim that the PPCRA amendments will not affect other parks. Ecojustice lawyer Laura Bowman argues that historical attempts to dispose of public lands indicate a troubling trend in Ontario's conservation policies.
Environmental advocates warn that Ontario's decision to transfer parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park for tourism could set an awful precedent for future provincial park disposals.
Premier Doug Ford's government plans to give $38 million to Wasaga Beach, involving the transfer of nearly 60 hectares of park land to promote tourism and housing.
Laura Bowman from Ecojustice expressed concern over proposed changes to the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, suggesting they allow future land disposals without legislative oversight.
The urge to amend the law raises fears that Ontario is preparing to dispose of more park lands, contrary to existing approval processes which protect these areas.
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