I do not believe the…

I do not believe the solution to housing crises is to develop the Greenbelt. We risk the biodiversity of our native flora and fauna which are valuable in culture and in pleasure to those who call Southern Ontario home. Having grown up south of Lake Simcoe, much of my science education was based on learning about the environment around me, and being in nature (I grew up surrounded by the York Regional Forest and took walks weekly through the area) enriched my childhood more than I can say in words. We cannot lose this vibrant area to development.
Actionable measures to address the housing crisis that do not involve developing the Greenbelt include repurposing empty office buildings across cities like Toronto and Ottawa, of which there are many, and turning them into low-income housing. This works to benefit those in poverty, who are most affected by the housing crisis, and the biodiversity of the Greenbelt.
Thank you for your time.