Hello I am a resident of…

Hello I am a resident of Bradford and I live on the Greenbelt and the Holland Marsh. I am strongly opposed to Bill 23 and the More Homes Built Faster Act. I am concerned for the well-being of future generations, current generations and for the huge loss of ecosystems and farm land that will arise from this legislation. Please listen to the voices of the people and DO NOT PASS these proposed amendments.

Bill 23 is not an adequate response to the housing crisis, it’s an attack on our wetlands, green spaces, communities and the climate.

Bill 23 will greatly reduce environmental protection for wetlands, woodlands and other sensitive green spaces, and prohibit conservation authorities from protecting these areas. It will leave vast swathes of Ontario’s few remaining and most important habitats largely unprotected.
It will also drive low-density, sprawling development in the suburbs and weaken Toronto’s Green Standard, which is essential for the city to lower its building emissions. If we really want to address the housing crisis, we need well-designed, low-cost family homes and climate friendly communities supported by transit.

By passing these amendments, the Ontario government is putting the climate and our communities at risk when it’s crucial to protect them. We must prioritize sustainability, livability and affordability, not profits and sprawl.

I want sustainable communities built for people and the planet, not unchecked sprawl, and I know that the majority of Ontarians want this as well. Please do right by the people and the land here.

Thank you,

Bradford resident