(Toronto, ON) – The following is a statement made by Simcoe North MPP, Garfield Dunlop in the legislature on October 2, 2006. The statement is regarding the manner in which the McGuinty Liberals approved the expansion of the Green Lane landfill in St. Thomas and the draft design approval for Site 41 in the Township of Tiny.

Garfield Dunlop (Simcoe North):

I understand the Premier is embarking on his “Thank you for putting up with my broken promises tour”. Yes this is a man that will say and do anything to get elected.

As you are well aware the Green Lane Landfill is about to receive the garbage of the city of Toronto with the blessing of Minister Peters, Minister Bentley, MPPs Ramal, Matthews, VanBommel and of course the Premier who is prepared to sacrifice the London area ridings.

What is truly interesting, Mr. Speaker is the manner in which the Green Lane Landfill received approval to expand. Immediately after the House adjourned for summer recess last June - Green Lane received approval for a huge expansion. A few days later, The Site 41 proposed landfill in the Township of Tiny also received draft design approval.

Wouldn’t you think that a Premier who talks about transparency would have had the courage not to hide behind the summer recess? In a sneaky, secretive manner both Site 41 and Green Lane received approvals – obviously with the intention that any negative publicity would be covered up by summer activities. At a time when Ontarians expect their Premier to protect their valuable water sources, Dalton McGuinty and former St. Thomas Mayor Steve Peters are finding sneaky ways to approve landfills that sit upon some of the most pristine water on our planet, like the water below Site 41.

To make matters even worse, the Liberals held committee hearings on the Ontario Clean Water Act, thinking they can fool other Ontarians.

Dalton McGuinty will say anything and do anything to get elected. I wonder if he will take his “Thank you for putting up with my broken promises tour” to Site 41 and Green Lane.

Thank you very much Mr. Speaker.

For further information contact:

Garfield Dunlop: 705-327-4500