Bill 108 proposes full range…

Bill 108 proposes full range of legislative changes intended, by the Province, to increase the supply of housing that is affordable for Ontario families while providing them with more choices on where to live, work and raise their families. Providing residents with affordable housing options within Burlington, is something the City supports. However, our review of the Bill 108 and the proposed changes do not clearly indicate how the Provincial objectives will be achieved.

While, there is limited details on how the changes will be implemented our review clearly indicates that there will be significant impacts to the City of Burlington; financially; our ability to secure parkland and community services and facilities; the opportunity to conduct meaningful consultation with community and conservation of heritage resources. Overall the changes proposed in Bill 108 are unsubstantiated and largely disconnected from the underlying intent of the legislation to create more housing supply and choice in the GTHA.

Our comments and recommendations regarding Schedule 12 along with the staff report to Burlington City Council are attached below.