I am opposed to this new…

I am opposed to this new legislation, as I fear that we will lose an important part of our heritage if it is enacted. Over the years, we have lost so much of our built heritage to make way for new construction etc. It is so important that we have these historical reminders of our past. They bring our history to life for our children who are learning about our past in school. It is also important for new immigrants to experience some of the history of their new home.
Furthermore, the process of designating building is a cumbersome process that has mainly been left to volunteers on heritage communities with each community. These changes, especially the delisting of properties that have not been designated after two years, will devalue all the decades of work by these volunteers. I also am concerned that the Act will make it easier to remove properties from the register. We need to protect our heritage.