The Rockcliffe-Smythe and…

The Rockcliffe-Smythe and Mount-Dennis census neighbourhoods have some of the worst asthma rates in the province. We have been asking for years for answers regarding the relationship between the industrial users on Glen Scarlett and the incidence of asthma. We also have higher than average cancer rates in York South Weston. Before the ministry of the environment even contemplates any increases to allowable emissions in the Glen Scarlett area, we need to first understand the impact of current emissions. The applicants need to be thoroughly investigated for current emission levels and the public needs transparent access and freedom of knowledge of what we are breathing in the air of York South Weston. We do not want any increase in chlorine dioxide, lactic acid, nitrogen oxides, noise, or odour in our atmosphere before we get a scientific report that explains the local effects of these emissions and nuisances on the populations of the various census neighbourhoods in York South Weston and Parkdale High Park. This is a serious matter, the Ministry needs to understand that this neighbourhood is already suffering negative health effects that are more than likely due to the industrial presence on Glen Scarlett. NO MORE CONTAMINANTS IN THE AIR before our questions are answered to our satisfaction. The low income and moderate income households of York South Weston, as represented by the local ACORN chapter will not stand idle in the face of these increased emissions; if permission is granted or if the community's questions about the health effect of these contaminants remain unanswered we will resort to direct action to improve our air quality and get satisfactory answers.

[Original Comment ID: 214557]