Because it is not possible…

Because it is not possible to swap lands as each section of land contributes uniquely to the overall ecological health of Ontario
Because Bill 23 will increase the tax burden on taxpayers up to 80% according to Markham Mayor and Councillors
Because the Chiefs of the First Nations have not been consulted on Bill 23
Because we need housing that is affordable, situated within towns using infrastructure already in place, and within a 15 minute walk of amenities to reduce car pollution
Because none of the projected housing will cost less than 1.5 million
Because we need more affordable apartments for people inside of towns and available to public transit
Because the Federal National Housing Strategy offers 4 billion to CITIES because cities know where new affordable housing is best situated
Because we cannot replace the fragile ecosystem of the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine
Because the Oak Ridges Moraine supplies over 250,000 humans with clean water
Because countless species including those endangered and on sensitive-to-endangerment lists currently live in the area Bill 23 proposes to develop and cover with concrete
Because Bill 223 panders to a few developers and does not represent the needs and requirements of the majority of people in Ontario
Because Bill 23 benefits only a few friends of the Premier, Doug Ford
Because the AMO have had no say in Bill 23
Because we have more than enough land in Ontario that is NOT in the Greenbelt or the Oak Ridges Moraine
Because Bill 23 does not address the real housing crisis
Because Bill 23 strips environmental advocacy groups and individuals of the right to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal
Because Bill 23 strips the Conservations Authorities of their current impact within municipalities
Because Bill 23 sets precedent for further abusive development on the precious lands and water systems that distinguish Ontario and provide healthy living to the citizens
Because the medical costs of decreased health among residents of Ontario should this bill go through will be enormous
Because developers pay nothing toward parks, infrastructures, libraries, sports areas and more
Because this sets a dangerous precedent for all future developers to pay nothing toward the towns and cities they build in and around
Bill 23 must be stopped.