I’m concerned that the…

I’m concerned that the proposed legislation will make it more difficult for communities to preserve their heritage buildings by eliminating or weakening existing protections like municipal heritage registries. Heritage buildings are irreplaceable assets that add great value to communities throughout the province. People tend to gravitate towards places with a lot of well-maintained heritage buildings, which means increased cultural and economic vitality, more money spent at local businesses and attractions, and a greater sense of communal identity.

Heritage buildings make our province’s rich history apparent to everyone who observes them, including the many who have no time or interest to read history books. Please ensure that the new legislation guides Ontario’s growth in a sophisticated manner that promotes and achieves heritage preservation. Doing so will only make Ontario a better and more prosperous place to live—one with a sense of history and cultural identity.