As a local Durham region…

As a local Durham region resident, parent and human being, I’m extremely disappointed in the short sightedness of this plan. The protection in these lands is suppose to be just that PROTECTED. Yes we have a housing crisis, yes we have to find suitable housing for low income families, but we need to be looking at existing/under-used space already developed, such as under occupied building downtown Toronto - property owners are looking for ways to boost their ESG - tap into existing plans and let’s partner with corporate organizations. Strategically it’s a better call for the govt, Ford, who wants to be the face of bringing opportunity to Ontario. I didn’t vote for this party, and will do everything I can to share my opinion on this plan, but ALL residents, regardless of political affiliation, needs to stop and pause on what this means for our children, as stewards of this land.