Firstly, for the sake of all…

Firstly, for the sake of all Ontario residents and its future residents, do NOT allow development on the Greenbelt. This is one of the most precious resources we have in all of Canada, which needs to be protected. We need these lands to stay green, both for people and animals, to sustain biodiversity.

Secondly, Ontario residents and its future residents need to eat. Do NOT develop on lands zoned as agricultural. Keep farm lands for farming, such that we can continue to feed our growing population. Help famers out financially, and keep encouraging them to farm, instead of taking their land away.

Thirdly, limit developments to infill, and existing sites within municipal boundaries.

This proposal is missing development strategies on "smart growth", which should include: 'conservation strategies that help protect our health and natural environment and make our communities more attractive, economically stronger, and more socially diverse'. The problem of bad development practices was already identified back over 20 years ago, approximately the same time the Greenbelt Act was passed - refer to the link below.