I am writing to express my…

I am writing to express my opposition to the proposal to allow Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) to override legal and policy protections for farmland and natural heritage features and areas across Ontario. If the changes go forward, lands currently protected under the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) would become vulnerable to development at the whim of the Minister (Municipal Affairs and Housing), without public consultation or any opportunity for appeal. At risk are the many benefits provided by Ontario’s farmland and natural areas, including flood control, local food, water purification, carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, recreational opportunities and more.