Greens stand in solidarity with Grassy Narrows fight for justice

September 18, 2024

TORONTO — Ontario Greens Deputy Leader and MPP for Kitchener Centre Aislinn Clancy released the following statement ahead of the third-annual Grassy Narrows River Run.

“Greens are proud to stand in solidarity with the people of Grassy Narrows and support their push to hold the province accountable for years of toxic mercury poisoning.

Successive provincial governments have ignored the devastating impact of mercury poisoning and left the people of Grassy Narrows waiting far too long for justice. It has jeopardized their health, livelihoods and treaty rights, and it’s long past time to restore justice to the community.

As we join the march to Queen’s Park Today, Greens echo the calls of the Grassy Narrows community to:

• Fairly compensate Grassy Narrows for the ongoing mercury poisoning crisis
• End all industrial threats to Grassy Narrows; and
• Support the people of Grassy Narrows in restoring their way of life and wellness from the damage that mercury poisoning has caused.”

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