"The Mayor supports the London Assembly's motion in favour of Zane's Law. He shares the Assembly's concerns over impacts on Londoners, and the potential for land which may be contaminated not to be identified as such, particularly given the responsibility sits between the local authorities and the Environment Agency."
Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief Linda Debassige expressed her shock and disappointment at Environment Minister Todd McCarthy's stance against Bill C-61, advocating for clean drinking water rights for First Nations. She stated, ''The environment minister needs to resign, he's got to go.'' This sentiment resonated with many First Nations leaders, who feel let down by the provincial government's opposition to legislation aimed at ensuring access to clean drinking water across their communities.
Buffy Wicks has successfully championed a new bill that streamlines environmental reviews for infill housing development, aiming to address housing shortages and reduce costs in urban areas.