Schellenberger speaks out on windmills

Perth-Wellington MP Gary Schellenberger, spoke  in the House of Commons on Sept. 30 about the lack of due consideration given to windmill construction and the lack of respect and proper consultation experienced by many rural Ontarians.

Schellenberger delivered the following statement in the House of Commons:

‘‘Health Canada announced a study in 2012 to research the impact of wind turbines on the health of Canadians. The results of this study, expected later this year, may come too late for some.

‘‘Though the study remains incomplete, windmills have been constructed at unprecedented levels.

‘‘While I applaud our government for launching such a study, I ask those responsible locally to reflect before prescribing a policy they would never want in their own cities and penthouse apartments.

‘‘Wind turbines continue to go up in many ridings throughout rural Ontario, despite objections from countless community members. Wherever windmills go up, so does the price of electricity, while neighboring residents see their quality of life and property values lowered.

‘‘The people in rural Ontario are tired of having our communities ignored, our health jeopardized, and our rights denied.’’

Schellenberger stated in a press release that despite his impending retirement, “he will continue to fight for what is right.”