-As the Housing Commission…

-As the Housing Commission has found 88,000 acres for the 1.5 homes needed, it is not necessary to use any of the protected lands in the Greenbelt or under Conservative Authorities.

- The definition of Affordable Housing must include low rents, multiplex dwellings, low and high rise homes of varying sized units to accommodate the needs of singles, seniors and families as well be located in urban settings close to existing public transit, schools, stores, medical and recreational facilities and places of work.

- Without the fees paid by the Developers, every tax payer in Ontario will have to pay more. Seniors, people on disability, low income earners and others on fixed incomes might not be able to pay for their homes or other necessities such as food. How is this fair?

- All people deserve to have access to green spaces within their communities and therefore park space inside new developments and the protection of nearby conservation areas, flood plains, marshes, waterfront and the greenbelt must be prioritized as they are crucial to mental and physical health.

- Urban sprawl contributes greatly to climate change. It has been proven worldwide. We see and feel the effects here now. We can fill in, build up and broaden our understanding of “housing” to keep within the established urban boundaries to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren.