SUMMARY IN A NUTSHELL

The Thane Smelter closed its doors in 1997 after depositing toxic and damaging chemicals and by-products for 23 years into the Georgina ecosystem.

Its location, only 650 metres from the Maskinonge River, provides all these chemicals and by-products with an eventual waterway into Lake Simcoe. It’s not a question of IF, but rather WHEN !

According to an environmental assessment undertaken by the Ministry of the Environment some 10 years ago, the pollutants we can expect to arrive in Lake Simcoe will contain arsenic, chromium, iron, lead, silver vanadium, zinc, phosphorus, phenols and a large quantity of salt.

It’s been 21 years since the smelter closed and other than some cosmetic surface grading, the Province has done nothing to resolve the problem.

A clean-up order by the MOE in 2002 against the bankrupt previous owner went nowhere and was eventually withdrawn.

Numerous outraged citizens have voiced their concerns, committees formed and lawsuits initiated, but despite the hue and cry from every angle, the site remains contaminated.

The Liberal Party simply ignored the citizens of York Simcoe.

In October 2014 the City of Barrie, along with 18 other Towns and Regional governments, called upon Patrick Brown, then MP in Barrie, to take action and help with the Thane Smelter clean-up.

The Conservative Party also ignored this call for action.

NOT A SINGLE MPP FROM EITHER PARTY SPOKE UP – THEY SIMPLY FOLLOWED THE LEADER LIKE SHEEP !

I’M DIFFERENT !

I guarantee that I will be the most vocal representative that York Simcoe has ever had in the Provincial Legislature in fighting to have the Thane Smelter site cleaned up at the cost of the Province.

I will not shut my mouth just because the issue is not on the agenda of any Party leader as has proven to be the case.

I’m asking you to try something new.. ENERGIZE YOUR BALLOT !

…… and trust me to make your voice heard loud and clear !

ONTARIO SEX – ED CURRICULUM

Kathleen Wynne introduced the Province of Ontario to her version of a sex education curriculum that commences in Grade 1 .. yes … that’s Grade 1 -…with emphasis on genitalia. At the time, Kathleen was the Education Minister in the Dalton McGuinty government back in 2010 and Ben Levine was the Deputy Minister of Education.

The Ontario Liberals would have us believe that Ben Levine had no input into the sex –ed program although Ben himself says otherwise.

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/child-sex-offender-ben-levin-said-himself-that-he-was-in-charge-of-crafting

The program was allegedly revised in 2015 but a careful scrutiny reveals that it remained virtually word for word.

https://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/sex-ed-curriculum

Following his arrest in 2013 Ben Levine ultimately pled guilty “to three of the seven charges, namely one count of possession of child pornography, one count of making written child pornography, and one count of counselling a sexual assault.” — Wikipedia

In addition, “Levin also informed undercover officers (who were impersonating mothers of young girls) that he and his wife had been sexually active with their daughters.” – Wikipedia

…… Let’s see now….. we have a pervert who is convicted of making written child pornography, having admitted to incest and, in his own words, has crafted the Ontario Sex-Ed program …..

What can possibly go wrong ?

This program, along with so many others, has simply been shoved down the throats of Ontario citizens.

 THE LIBERAL GOVERNMENT JUST WON’T LISTEN !

“ As many as one in six Ontario parents remains so unhappy with the province’s new sex education curriculum that they have either pulled their children from class or have considered it, a new poll shows.” … National Post – June 3, 2016

THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY DOESN’T EITHER !

 “ In a continued trend of changing his mind, Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown has now promised that if elected, he won’t be overturning Premier Kathleen Wynne’s recent changes to Ontario’s sexual-education curriculum.” … Globe and Mail – March 24, 2017

NOT ONE MPP FROM EITHER PARTY LISTENED TO THE PARENTS AND SPOKE UP — EVERYONE FOLLOWED LIKE SHEEP !

THE TRILLIUM PARTY LISTENS TO YOU !

The Trillium Party agrees that sex education should be taught in schools but we think that Grade 1 is far too early. We will argue strongly for revisions to the current program with both teacher and parental input.

Why are so many parents rebelling at this program ? … The answer is simple – they weren’t consulted, they weren’t considered and their voices were neither heard nor were they respected.

Personally I have a grandson who will soon be entering Grade 1. Presently he shuffles along on his single blade skates with his friends at a local rink. I think that I’d like him to learn how to shoot a puck, throw a football and ride a bike before he is subjected to the world of  “ menstruation and spermatogenesis.”

I WILL SPEAK LOUDLY AGAINST THE CURRENT PROGRAM – THAT YOU CAN COUNT ON !

In the most humble way possible, I’m asking for your help – I’m asking for you to energize your ballot and turn it into a loud and clear statement by trusting me with your vote on June 7^th.

To the Chippewa Nation of Georgina Island

AND

To all residents of York Simcoe who rely upon Lake Simcoe for pleasure and commerce,

The Provincial Government (s) and the history of Grassy Narrows

 MERCURY POISONING

In the case of mercury poisoning, as has happened at Grassy Narrows,  the procedure lasts years and is anything but painless. In fact it is tortuous !

Mercury, is a potent neurotoxin, and has sickened generations who consider walleye a dietary staple. Physical symptoms of mercury poisoning include loss of muscle co-ordination and tunnel vision. Fetuses are particularly vulnerable to cognitive damage. The younger generation at Grassy Narrows continue to have symptoms of mercury poisoning.

The severe effects include paralysis, coma and death.

A Japanese scientist, Dr. Harada and first tested community members of Grassy Narrows in 1975. He found people with mercury levels more than three times the Health Canada limit in Grassy Narrows and seven times the limit in nearby Whitedog. When Harada returned after 20 years, all of the people who had tested over the limit were dead.

Grassy Narrows Chief Simon Fobister said: “For decades I have been seeking justice for my people for mercury poisoning, searching for answers, searching for help. Never once was I told that mercury poison is still under the mill, right next to our river. I was told over and over that the mill site was cleaned up and that the problem ended in the ’70s. I now see that was a deception and my people have paid the price with their health.”

Since the problem of mercury poisoning was discovered in the late 60’s, the Province of Ontario has been governed by the following Premiers …

• John Robarts
• Bill Davis
• Frank Miller
• David Peterson
• Bob Rae
• Mike Harris
• Ernie Eaves
• Dalton McGuinty
• Kathleen Wynne.

And over these past 47 years what has happened to protect and serve the plight of Indigenous People when and where it seemed to matter most ?

What have the affected received ?

Well …. Indigenous People have received promise after promise, delays ad nauseum, the odd meaningless handout here and there, falsehoods galore, another government study now and then, — but absolutely nothing to correct the injustice and return the lands to their original state.

A payment of $ 16.7 million was made in 1986 … 32 years ago … and the governments then washed their hands of the issue.

But the mercury poisoning remains to this day and the First Nation members continued to suffer and die over these additional generations.

The recent announcement that $ 85 million is being set aside to clean up the mess is a typical government announcement with an election on the horizon. …. Too little – too late…..and who knows if it will actually get done in a reasonable time frame.

Compare this financial commitment to the $ 41 million, seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ( $ 41,750,000.00 ) that the Federal Liberals have given to:

Abdullah Almalki,

Ahmad El Maati,

Muayyed Nureddin

and Omar Khadr.

Sitting governments of every stripe and color have dodged and evaded the Grassy Narrows / Indigenous issue for half a century. They’ve been able to do this because no-one in the Provincial Legislature had the nerve to shout out on behalf of the effected. Those muted elected officials simply played “ Follow the Leader “ to keep their political careers.

And when the newly proposed Keswick waste treatment plant egests it’s 40 million litres of alleged “ high purity reclaimed water “ into Cook’s Bay and Lake Simcoe,…. EVERY DAY…

 Will the whole process start all over again ?

 There is a significant difference in having me – David Loft – as your elected representative when compared to any other candidate.

HERE’S THE DIFFERENCE …..

An elected candidate from any existing party is compelled to vote in the manner that the Party leader dictates. This candidate can only follow the wishes of said Party leader. To voice an opinion contrary to the whims of the leader is political suicide. Such an elected candidate, if in power, is virtually helpless other than to have the ear of the Party leader on occasion. He or she cannot criticize nor embarrass the sitting government into action nor bring media attention to the failings of any particular issue. You are at the mercy of the Party leader.

This issue is also easy for any political leader to avoid for the simple reason that there were 9 leaders before him upon which to transfer the blame.

I GUARANTEE THAT I WILL HARRASS THE SITTING GOVERNMENT OVER ISSUES SUCH AS THIS AND THE POOR AND INADEQUATE TREATMENT AFFORDED TO ONTARIO’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.

I have absolutely nothing to gain by avoiding the issue ! … no Party favours, no plum appointments, and no wrath from a Party leader. I can criticize, ask embarrassing questions, draw constant media attention to the issue at hand and, every day, every single day, I can demand action.

I’ll MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD AND MAKE IT MATTER !

 As your elected MPP, I promise you that I will energize your ballot !