Bill 108 should not be…

Bill 108 should not be passed. The Development Charges changes will significantly restrict the ability of municipalities to secure parkland and community facilities, force them to choose between parkland and community facilities and substantially limit the overall value of parkland and community facilities/benefits. As communities intensify, these facilities and parkland are integral to creating health and economically successful communities. The proposed Development Charges changes removes the ability for municipalities to secure development charges for important community matters such as libraries and day care centres. The proposed deferral of development charges for rental apartments is of questionable benefit given virtually all new rental units (apart from government subsidized units) are luxury units.