The Greenbelt is too…

The Greenbelt is too important to dismantle just for some short term profit.

I support job creation and building more housing to accommodate the growing Ontario population, but pulling back protections for the Greenbelt is too high a cost! It serves to provide clean water for many Ontario residents, farmland for local food production, economic gain from tourism, and an effective barrier to deter urban sprawl.

Single family homes on half used large lots in single use zoning subdivisions is not an effective answer to the shortage of housing in many areas of South Western Ontario. We know that urban sprawl is a poor planning choice and has an upward effect on property taxes. We need better funding for local planning & development departments to expedite projects and to make sure new developments serve the community properly.

As for commercial developments; they should be following strict environmental guidelines. Protections for the environment should be playing a greater role now more than ever. Not having more regulations slashed and jeopardizing our well being and safety.

Doug Ford promised he wouldn't open up the Greenbelt, and now that's exactly what the Ontario government is pushing for. The People of Ontario don't want it to be opened up! The government should listen and serve the people of Ontario. It's their job.