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I want to congratulate the government of Ontario (Doug Ford) on respecting private property rights of farmers. Letting farmers have the choice to use their land to have up to 3 building lots (Bill 97) is a great idea.
I am commenting because I am horrified that the OFA (Ontario Federation of Agriculture) an organization I am a member of is against this legislation. It boggles my mind! This legislation is not forcing any farmers to change anything about their farming practices. The PC government are giving farmers options, not virtue signaling with other people's land like the OFA.
What the OFA is saying is that one size fits all in the current legislation and you should be able to stop your neighbour from generational planning through real estate. It is actual tyranny. I have written to the OFA and they have not responded.
Give farmers choice!
In my area (Lindsay Ontario) whole farms adjacent to the town have been purchased by outside developers. They are building 1000's of high density dwellings. I think that is fine.
What is not fine is that I am not allowed to use common sense on my 100 acre farm and do what is best for my family. Your legislation, bill 97, will change that and I congratulate you!
Please stand strong and recognize that the OFA does not speak for all farmers in this particular case.
Giving farmers choice is the right the thing to do!
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Submitted May 24, 2023 3:52 PM
Comment on
Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.
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