I strongly oppose carving up…

I strongly oppose carving up the Greenbelt for use by developers. The proposed swap trading farmland for already-protected areas along rivers is not tenable. The suggestion that these already-protected areas along rivers and streams could be a substitute for valuable farmland is ludicrous. When the Ontario Federation of Agriculture President warns us that these actions will be irreversible, we need to take heed and not jeopardize our farmland and these ecosystems in our province. Additionally, the province just approved 14,000 hectares of land for development outside of the Greenbelt in the GTA and Hamilton area. Yes, our province needs more homes, but this can be accomplished in a less reckless manner and by building smarter in non-Greenbelt areas. It's time for Premier Ford to live up to his commitment that "we won't touch the Greenbelt".