This move to remove vast…

This move to remove vast swaths of protected Greenbelt land for development while designating a laughably small amount to "replace" what is taken away is deceitful and abhorrent, especially to announce it while removing workers' right to protest so as to ensure the people of Ontario are adequately distracted to notice the other egregious activities Ford's government is trying to undertake.
As a resident of Hamilton in the lower city, I see so much underutilized land and vacant buildings that I'm sure with the right remediation would be more than suitable for homes. Not to mention these properties already have access to critical infrastructure, eg roads, hydro, water, sewer, internet etc. Surely this is the case with the other proposed areas.
Why are we looking to put people AWAY from urban centers where the primary places of employment are? Has there been no consideration for the additional traffic congestion this will cause? This will also drive up GHG emissions.
This and related amendments to push the More Homes Built Faster Act is nothing but a thinly veiled attempt to seem proactive but it's a clear handout to construction buddies who benefit enormously with Ford.
I truly hope these amendments do not move forward for the sake of the land, the surrounding ecosystems and our own future.