These proposed changes are…

These proposed changes are immensely concerning. Firstly, they appear to divest power from local planning and yeritage groups, and may contradict decisions approved by the province previously.

These proposed changes seem to benefit only developers and counteract the will of municipalities, as is the case with the proposed change to the heritage property on the greenbelt in Ajax.

As a graduate student who is concerned about maintaining local history, I am appalled. I am also aware of the fact that there are multiple proposals for towers in Scarborough which have gone through on properties that are of little historical value, and yet, no development has begun. There are also parcels of land for sale within city borders. With planning and cooperation between the province and municipalities, I am confident that Ontario can solve its housing problems without removing its own heritage.