TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO,
WHEREAS Ontarians rely on safe, affordable, and accessible public transit to get to work, school, and community activities; and
WHEREAS Bill 98 enables the Minister of Transportation to determine fares and service standards for municipal transit systems without meaningful consultation; and
WHEREAS the government refused to accept amendments that would have ensured fares remain affordable and collective agreements are respected, leaving the door open to privatization; and
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to: immediately withdraw Bill 98, properly fund our transit systems, and work collaboratively with municipalities, transit workers and riders to build a robust, accessible public transit system that is accountable to Ontarians.