I am a property owner and…

I am a property owner and resident of Saugeen Shores/Southampton and a member of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. I strongly object to Bill 23 and it’s failure to protect the greenbelt from development and to protect our heritage buildings from demolition.
I strongly support the objections raised against Bill 23 by the Bruce Trail Conservancy and the Staff Report prepared by the Supervisor, Development Services, Saugeen Shores, which was approved by the Mayor and Council.
In the middle of the climate crisis, and at a time when people and communities need more greenspace, the hope of The Bruce Trail Conservancy is that the Province will pause on Bill 23 and meaningfully engage with conservation authorities and other stakeholders to ensure that environmental protections remain in place, that the conservation authorities’ critical role in protecting watersheds and positive environmental outcomes is retained, and that continuity for the Bruce Trail conservation corridor is preserved.
Heritage buildings should be protected and development should be carefully considered and planned, not “fast and loose”.
Our green space and our heritage are not replaceable. They should be protected for our children and grandchildren.