For immediate release:
May 3, 2005

Line up for your say on Ontario Spills Bill

Thursday afternoon deadline for presenters to Committee on Bill 133 mess

Queen's Park - PC Environment Critic, Toby Barrett, is encouraging those
concerned with the approach to industrial spills prevention inherent in Bill
133 - the Spills Bill, to make their voices heard as the Legislative
Assembly Committee holds public hearings next week.

Those interested in making an oral presentation have until Thursday the 5th
at 5:00pm to request to appear.

"This legislation could spell the future direction for industrial spills
penalties in this province, and considering the lack of consultation that
went into it's creation, it's essential that those with concerns make their
views known," said Barrett. "Over the last half year since this bill was
first introduced I have worked in conjunction with many who are concerned
with the penalty-driven, reactive and constitutionally questionable nature
of the Spills Bill - it's now time to make these concerns clear at Committee
Hearings."

The hearings will take place Wednesday May 11 and Thursday May 12. Those
wishing to submit a written presentation are requested to have them in to
the Committee Clerk by 5 pm, on Thursday May 12th.

"I urge all those who are concerned about this Minister's approach to
industrial spills to keep the pressure on," Barrett concluded.

Those interested can contact the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly Committee
at (416) 325-3506.

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For more information please contact MPP Toby Barrett at: 519-428-0446,
416-325-8404 or 1-800-903-8629