Buried within the provincial governments’ Bill 60, the newly adopted Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act paves the way for water privatization in Ontario—a dangerous move.

Entrusting local water management to corporate bodies threatens to erode transparency and accountability, and can lead to higher water bills, contaminated drinking water and dirty waterbodies.

History also reveals a track record of failure for water privatization efforts. Since the 2000s, hundreds of attempts to privatize water management worldwide have failed, including in Hamilton, ON, where it led to disastrous environmental and financial consequences.

Water security—including safe, clean drinking water—is far too precious to gamble with. Sign on now to urge the provincial government to repeal the Water and Wastewater Public Corporations Act.

Water is a public right. For the health of the water and our communities, we can’t afford to test the waters of privatization. Add your voice to insist that Ontario ensure water and wastewater services in Ontario remain public.

Your letter will be sent to Premier Doug Ford and The Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, cc your MPP.