The Ontario Federation of…

The Ontario Federation of Agriculture says the province is facing an increase in the rate of farmland loss as urban sprawl swallows up land previously used for growing. Data from the 2021 Census of Agriculture suggests Ontario is losing 319 acres of farmland daily, equal to the loss of one average family farm per day.

Also when the world is facing a climate crisis, urban sprawl is the worst option to combat this issue.

Given how the good chain has been interrupted by the war in Ukraine and the climate has the world on the brink of disaster, i urge the Ontario government to stop bill 23 and find another solution to the housing crisis I. E. High density housing, rather than paving over wetlands.