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We, the undersigned residents of Halton and surrounding area, draw attention of the House to the following:
THAT precious water and habitat resources are being destroyed by quarrying on the Niagara Escarpment;
THAT the Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve;
THAT 40% of Ontario's rare species live on the Niagara Escarpment;
THAT the Niagara Escarpment is home to the oldest trees in eastern North America (eastern white cedar): 1000+ years;
THAT rural Ontarians rely on the fresh water resources that are provided by wetlands and ancient aquifers on the Niagara Escarpment;
THAT a freeze on expansions and new quarries within the Niagara Escarpment Plan is in the greater public interest for protection of valuable Natural Capital in this area;
THEREFORE, your petitioners call upon parliament to freeze expansions and new quarry permits on the Niagara Escarpment.
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