I am opposed to the proposal…

I am opposed to the proposal to replace the PPS. The proposed changes are jeopardizing years of progress in land use policies. Removing mandatory intensification and greenfield density targets is directly counter to the Province's efforts to increase the supply of all forms of housing. Removing the requirement for municipalities to plan according to population and employment targets and eliminating the requirement for a comprehensive review before expanding growth boundaries will make it difficult for municipalities to plan for new infrastructure to promote new growth which again, means new housing cannot be built expeditiously. This is especially true with shifting development charge costs to the tax base. It will be more difficult for municipalities to avoid significant increases in property taxes which hurts a wide variety of residents of Ontario. It remains unclear what will be considered affordable and attainable housing. The ability to create new lots in agricultural areas will reduce Ontario's farm outputs and increase imports. Not to mention the potential loss of specialty crop lands to aggregate extraction. I urge you to pause and consult with your partners at AMO, OFA, CFFO, and ROMA before moving ahead.