Thursday, October 10, 2013

Environmental Commissioner Criticizes MNR Changes

Ontario's environmental commissioner is critical of the provincial government's and what it calls a transformation of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Gord Miller accuses the Liberal government of deliberately dismantling environmental protection.

In his annual report, Miller says changes to the MNR "cast doubt on the ministry's ability to properly manage and protect Ontario's natural environment."

Miller says budget cuts and regulatory changes have reduced the Ministry's effectiveness.