Working to protect and promote our Great Lakes

By MPP Toby Barrett

To The Haldimand Press

Recently I have been publicizing my Private Member’s Bill, the Great Lakes Protection and Promotion Act, 2019, which, as the title implies, is constructed to enhance the promotion and protection of our Great Lakes.

As previously written, my goal is to develop a collaborative framework and action plan to serve as a model for all interested Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin/Ecosystem agencies, jurisdictions, communities, and governments.

The aim is to promote tourism, recreational activities, and sustainable economic growth and development while protecting the pristine environment, ecological diversity, and the scenic, cultural, and historical beauty of North America’s Great Lakes.

Since December 11, 2019, when I introduced my Private Member’s Bill, I’ve been spreading the word.