The proposal is very…

The proposal is very concerning and harmful in several ways.
- There is no real need for new lands for building, which has already been amply proven.
- The lack of minimum density requirements means that land can be used without any concern for the very real housing crisis; density is of the utmost importance if we really are concerned about solving the need for housing to meet growth while protecting a livable future for Ontarians with green space and food security: this will lead to unnecessary destruction of green spaces for the benefit of very few, very wealthy people.
- Forcing municipalities to reach agreements with landowners will increase the debt load of already burdened municipalities, lead to increased municipal taxes on all city dwellers, and destabilize our cities. This enforcing of agreements also takes away the option for Cities to act responsibly.
- This is not about protecting tenants - they, too, will have to pay higher taxes (though via their landlords) to finance infrastructure for big new houses.
- The affordable housing crisis will actually worsen, as construction workers who are needed inside the cities will be diverted to construction of those big new houses we can fully expect to be the product of this proposal.
Thank you for your attention.