CLEAN UP MIMICO CREEK & HUMBER CREEK

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario

To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
WHEREAS an industrial fire at Brenntag Canada caused chemical sludge to spill and spread rapidly into Mimico Creek and Humber Creek in Etobicoke;
WHEREAS countless local wildlife were injured or killed and  local habitats were contaminated as a result;
WHEREAS local residents and visitors have been impacted and not provided with clear information about what chemicals spilled or how long they will remain in the environment;
WHEREAS the polluter should pay for preventable spills  in Ontario;


Therefore we the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows:

The Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks  publicly reveals  which chemicals were spilled and the risks they pose to humans, wildlife and the environment;

The Minister provides Ontarians with a clear timeline and expectations for the completion of clean-up operations;

Provides the Toronto Wildlife Centre with emergency funding to ensure effective and timely completion of clean-up operations;

To strengthen the monitoring and immediate response capabilities of the Ministry and key collaborators such as the Toronto Wildlife Centre.

Provide a plan to prevent future spills, including setting fines and penalties sufficient to deter unlawful or negligent conduct.

To: The Legislative Assembly of Ontario
From: [Your Name]

Answer our community; ensure this never happens again.