New homes complement our…

New homes complement our provincial heritage when sensitive 'repurposing' instead of destruction is encouraged. All benefit... people get housing, fewer building materials are used and our history, which grounds us, is still a part of our lives. There is NO valid reason to make the protection of heritage structures more difficult with the amendments proposed. Sadly, the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations (Bill 23 (Schedule 6) ) show a government that is not interested in the common good, doesn't understand the value of our heritage, the few structures from the past that still remain and the feeling of community they provide .... not to mention, the draw that they have to visitors. Most insidious is the undemocratic way this omnibus bill is being rammed through!! Shameful and frightening to see decisions made by an oligarchy for the benefit of the 1%.