The common thread running through these roles is my strong belief in the importance of safe communities. This means not only safe streets, but also safe air to breathe and water to drink. I want to people to have confidence in the ability of their government to work with its partners to address these safety issues effectively. Drive Clean is an integral part of our strategy to fight smog and other forms of air pollution. There are several reasons why we don't share this view.
Older vehicles represent about three per cent of Ontario's car fleet.
Of these, to be sure, there are so-called stinkers on our roads. But some of these cars are in such poor mechanical condition that they will not be in use for long. These vehicles can be ticketed or even taken off the road. I know that you take great pride in your ability to keep these automobiles in the best possible shape. Your vehicles are extremely well-maintained and are, in general, driven only occasionally and for short distances.