First Nation says governments failing to protect residents – Sarnia Observer

October 22, 2017

SARNIA – A First Nation in Sarnia’s Chemical Valley says a promised Ontario health study needs to focus on the community surrounded by the petrochemical industry.

That’s among the steps the Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s chief and council are calling for in the wake of Toronto media reports that have raised questions about the reporting of chemical releases from area industries and the province’s enforcement of its own environmental laws.

“Parents want to make sure that their kids are always healthy and safe,” Aamjiwnaang Chief Joanne Rogers said. “That’s what we, as leaders of our community, want to ensure as well.”

Environment and Climate Change Minister Chris Ballard said in a statement the province is “committed to funding a health study to understand the localized impact of air pollution on Sarnia residents, and will be working with the communities in the coming weeks to determine how best to do that.”

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