I oppose this bill for…

I oppose this bill for multiple reasons.

Bill 23 does not address the housing crisis in Ontario. It is driven by developers who are very powerful in our province. The money will be generated by the production of high priced, low density homes. This bill does not address the affordability component for housing. This will increase greenhouse emissions as the transportation will be automobile rather than public transit.
It is a Bill that reduces the power of our Conservation Authority who are the experts at understanding and effectively evaluating the impact on our wetlands, farmlands, including protected and endangered species.
It is a Bill which reduces the power of municipalities. The costs will be downloaded to local tax bases and the province will have the power to build without public consultation. Municipalities know and understand the needs of their community and should have some decision and put into the best ways to encourage a healthy and safe growth within their communities.

There is no winners in this bill except the wealthy Ford political contributors. Interesting that many of these contributors bought up this land shortly before the introduction of this bill. Inquiry perhaps???
Protection of the Greenbelt should be a non-partisan planning decision. I strenuously object to the passing of such a significant Bill without public consultation.