To Whom It May Concern, The…

To Whom It May Concern,

The City of Brampton (hereinafter referred to as ‘the City’) appreciates the opportunity to
provide comments on the proposed changes outlined in the Environmental Registry of
Ontario posting 019-6821 – Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Act Changes (Schedules 2, 4, and 6 of Bill 97
– the proposed Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023).

The City is supportive of efforts by the Province to address housing supply and
development challenges, and remain committed to working with the Province towards
their ambitious goal of delivering more housing. However, the City provides a number of
recommendations below in response to the proposed changes.

The City recognizes the changes made to the Employment Area definition to protect
traditional industrial uses and separate sensitive uses from these Industrial lands in
alignment with the D6 Guidelines. However, there are other employment-supportive
uses that help to create more ‘complete’ employment areas, which include the
integration of some commercial and institutional uses in close proximity to these
locations.
The City proposes that the Province set criteria for how to integrate
supportive employment uses in close proximity, while also protecting integral office
lands within the Province. The proposed changes to the Planning Act, City of Toronto
Act, 2006, and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Act could lead to potential
economic, social, and environmental impacts.
Therefore, it is recommended that the
Province continue further dialogue with municipal partners like the City of Brampton
prior to final approval of the proposed legislative changes. This will result in a more
balanced and strategic plan that aligns provincial and municipal goals and outcomes.

Please see the attached document for specific comments on individual aspects of the proposed
legislative changes.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and we look to work with the Province.