March 28, 2017 - Melanie Irwin, Blackburn News - The leader of Ontario�s Green Party says he�s very impressed with how Sarnia is embracing the clean economy.Mike Schreiner held a roundtable discussion at the Lochiel Kiwanis Community Centre Tuesday as part of his spring tour of southwestern Ontario.He says Sarnia is leading the transition away from fossil fuels.�I know it�s not going to be an easy transition,� says Schreiner. �Change is never easy. But, the fact that Sarnia is taking such a leadership position, I think is pretty inspiring and it�s a story that I want to learn more about and talk about.�Schreiner adds, however, that he supports NOVA Chemicals proposed building of a second polyethylene plant in the area, as long as regulations are followed.�We need economic development that meets strict guidelines that protect our communities and so as long as you�re bringing in technology and you�re doing it in a way that isn�t contributing to climate change and isn�t threatening our drinking water and the health and well-being of our communities, we�re all for it,� says Schreiner.A site on Rokeby Line south of NOVA�s existing Corunna plant is under consideration for the potential $2-billion plant.Schreiner visited London Monday and will travel to Windsor Wednesday.
