I am very disappointed at…

I am very disappointed at how this bill was rushed through the legislature without proper consultation. Furthermore, it will not accomplish its putative goal of increasing affordable housing, which is better accomplished means other than attacking heritage sites and structures.
The 2-year timeline attached to the legislation is unrealistic for municipalities to adhere to. Clearly, the intent of the law is to throw the door open to the government's cronies among property developers, who will, no doubt, reciprocate with generous contributions to the PC party's next election campaign.
Also, increasing the threshold for heritage designation will favour the properties of Ontario's past elites and sabotage attempts to preserve those belonging to marginalized communities, such as African Canadians or immigrants. It is disappointing but not surprising to learn that the government seeks further suppression of this aspect of the province's history.
Passage of this act is yet another example of this government's cronyism and duplicity, using the housing shortage as an excuse to further the party's political fortunes, as it sees them. The minister and premier may have noticed that these actions have not fooled anyone and will not be forgotten when the electorate next goes to the polls.