Ontario’s Water Privatization Threat Is Looming—And Proposed Changes To Ford Legislation Don’t Fix It

Water privatization could put Ontario's drinking water at risk: water manager

The Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act opens the door for stealth water privatization in Ontario, putting the province’s drinking water and environment at risk, says Environmental Defence’s water program manager. Rebecca Kolarich says when profit becomes the bottom line, in a privatized situation, public safety and environmental protection “take a back seat.” She adds that although Ontario’s minister of municipal affairs and housing no…

Ontario’s Water Privatization Threat Is Looming—And Proposed Changes To Ford Legislation Don’t Fix It

“When profit is the bottom line, public safety and environmental protection take a backseat. A corporation driven by financial returns has no place running a service (i.e. water treatment) that every Ontarian depends on.” A Statement by Environtamenal Defence’s Rebecca Kolarich, Water Program Manager Posted April 29th, 2029 on Niagara At Large Toronto – Despite recently proposed amendments, the (Ford government’s) Water and Wastewater Public Cor…