I am concerned about the…

I am concerned about the proposed changes in Bill 23. Conservation authorities should maintain their powers to steward and conserve lands and watersheds free of political intervention. Urban growth should be financed by the developers profiting from the housing. The minister should not have the power to override planning decisions, or make changes to the public meeting requirements, appeals processes or restrict public participation in decisions affecting their communities. Current habitat for at-risk species or wetlands that prevent flooding should be protected. We do not need to support more low-density sprawl which contributes to increased pollution - build where there is existing infrastructure.