This act gives…

This act gives municipalities too much power by allowing them to permit development on the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is extremely important in preserving important ecosystems, wildlife habitat, prime agricultural land, protecting groundwater and surface water, and curbing urban sprawl. Premier Ford was criticized during the election for saying that he would open up the Greenbelt to development, the citizens of Ontario were vocal about their opposition t o this action and as a result Premier ford said that he would not tough the Greenbelt. Through this Bill he is going back on his word.

There is plenty of room within existing urban areas to create employment lands. The province should encouraging the development of brownfield sites,, and vacant former manufacturing facilities as places for development, not allowing the greenbelt to be paved over.