Monday, March 17, 2014

Industry Opposing Bill 83

Northern Ontario municipalities and the forest industry are voicing their opposition to a bill aimed at avoiding lawsuits that are filed simply to muzzle environment groups who speak about against industry practices.

Bill 83 is currently in second reading.

President of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Jamie Lim says the bill is pointless.

Lim worries it will allow groups to spread malicious information without penalty.