I am concerned about this…

I am concerned about this bill, as I don't believe that building homes should come at the cost of sensitive natural areas or our cultural heritage. These are things that give a sense of place and of home, and their loss would be significant. Preserving these areas is a continuous effort, and should you move ahead to allow development on these lands, that loss is permanent and irreversible. Even beyond their intrinsic value, the more sensitive lands protected by Conservation Authorities provide may ecosystem services including improved water quality and stormwater management. In my understanding, this bill fails to account for this. Additionally, building over wetlands and floodplains, while possible, is a bad idea as it will result in property damage. I would like to see a bill proposal that builds sustainably and respectfully, up rather than out, and works with not against out land and the organizations that protect it

I think that many of these concerns are communicated in the OMA's and Conservation Ontario's submissions regarding this bill. Please take a look at their thoughts on the matter.

Thank you.