Comment
I urge the province to reconsider the proposed policy changes that have weakened the requirements for municipalities to implement an agricultural system and limit their ability to include more restrictive provisions to protect their rich agricultural land base and economies. This will help ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in Ontario and protect the agri-food sector’s significant contributions to the province’s GDP and employment numbers.
Sincerely,
Concerned Citizen
References:
[1] Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 2016. Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas. Retrieved from http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/landuse/facts/permitteduseguide.pdf
[2] Statistics Canada. 2021. Census of Agriculture. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3210015301&pickMe…
[3] Ontario Federation of Agriculture. 2020. Agriculture Matters – A Guide for Municipal Councillors and Staff. Retrieved from https://ofa.on.ca/resources/guide-for-municipal-councillors-and-staff/
[4] Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 2020. Implementation Procedure for the Agricultural System in Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe. Retrieved from http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/landuse/imp2019.pdf
Submitted August 4, 2023 1:16 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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019-6813
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92536
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