Bill 23 outlines plans to…

Bill 23 outlines plans to weaken the power of conservation authorities, which will threaten the ecosystems and communities in Ontario. Conservation authorities have the training to assess sensitive ecosystems, such as wetlands.
CAs understand that damaging different parts of our ecosystem can lead to irreversible consequences
These environments provide valuable services including water filtration, supporting biodiversity, and providing people with a connection to nature. Short-sighted plans to develop over these lands can lead to unforeseen repercussions to humans and the broader ecosystem.

This Bill will harm both the important greenbelt region surrounding Hamilton and the residents of this city. Firstly, this process is undemocratic. I voted against sprawl and the urban boundary expansion as a Hamilton resident. I understand that the greenbelt is ecologically valuable and sensitive land that is irreplaceable if it is lost. I believe there is a lot of potential to build within the urban boundaries of Hamilton and increased density will benefit the city as well. Building outside the current urban boundary encourages sprawl and car-centric communities.