Regarding maintaining a…

Regarding maintaining a clear set of directives toward protecting wetlands although I have not read the entire proposal yet. I admit I have little background in this subject but I have an opinion.

I would hope cities refurbish neglected business areas that are left empty for lack of investments. It is here that city planners could propose building more affordable homes and not in designated wetlands and forests.

I have observed that many wetlands and forests in our area are sacrificed to the construction of single-family dwellings and farming. (Eastern Ontario).

Should municipalities have the ability to reassess wetlands and their boundaries without the supervision of the Wetland Evaluation Technical Team (WETT), the Southern Wetlands Evaluation Review Committee and the Provincial Wetlands Working Group?
I think not.

Cities evaluate progress by their expansion; cities do urgently need affordable housing (well built and near community services) but not at the cost of our natural resources.

Wetlands must be protected for the survival of all its flora and fauna. How we treat these areas determine the quality of all living creatures including humans.

Large centres like Toronto need also conserve their green belt by including the echo system in planning quality living.

I feel that the province needs a vision of how we could live well in a healthy environment. Be creative. Environmental supervision by conservation authorities with clear directives needs to be part of this.