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31614

Commenting on behalf of

City of Mississauga

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The City of Mississauga strongly supports provincial aims to create more housing, a greater mix of housing and efforts to make home ownership and renting more affordable. The City further supports the government’s commitment to reduce red tape and make it easier to live and do business in Ontario. Read more

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31616

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Corporation of the City of Waterloo

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On behalf of the Corporation of the City of Waterloo, please see the two attached documents: (1) A letter from the Deputy City Clerk to Premier Doug Ford outlining the approved Council resolution as it relates to Bill 108, (2) A Report prepared by the Director of Planning Approvals and Growth Manage Read more

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31619

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City of Kitchener

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Schedule 12 – Amendments to the Planning Act Bill 108, as proposed, touches on numerous land use planning policies. Below is a summary of some of the proposed changes, based on information known at this time: Read more

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31623

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Individual

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The proposed changes to the Planning Act will not bring affordable homes faster. It will, rather, enable international capital to invest in real estate in Ontario faster, which will undermine affordability for Ontario residents. This act has nothing to do with providing more housing options. Read more

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31625

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Individual

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These proposed changes are not in the interest of the citizens of the City of Toronto. I do not support the Province's proposed changes to this legislation. Let the City of Toronto govern itself on matters of local significance.

Comment ID

31644

Commenting on behalf of

City of Hamilton

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On behalf of the City of Hamilton, I am pleased to provide this letter as Hamilton’s submission on Schedule 12 of Bill 108. Please find attached to this letter an outline of the key submissions the City wishes to make on the proposed changes to the Planning Act. Read more

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31645

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Individual

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Bill 108 will make it more difficult to secure parks, community services and facilities through development, while simultaneously making it more likely that developers will challenge municipalities through the legal system. Read more

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31652

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Individual

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This bill is a terrible thing for Toronto. The conservative government is putting people last and big business first with this bill. Thanks for showing everyone in the Toronto area how much you disregard their quality of life. Thanks for nothing. Read more

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31661

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Individual

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It is plainly evident to me, to a ridiculous and outrageous degree actually, that the the current bill 108 proposed by the current Conservative provincial government will be a disaster for Toronto. Read more

Comment ID

31670

Commenting on behalf of

Mimico Lakeshore Community Network

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Mimico Lakeshore Community Network, which is an umbrella organization bringing together seven different community groups, supports IN ITS ENTIRETY the position adopted by Toronto City Council regarding Bill 108, and urges the Government of Ontario to adopt ALL of the recommendations passed by Toront Read more

Comment ID

31676

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Individual

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I strongly oppose this Bill. I want less not more control in the hands of developers and want the government to listen to city planners over developers. Please make sure control over development decisions lies with the municipalities in which it will be built.

Comment ID

31680

Commenting on behalf of

Township of Wellesley

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The Township of Wellesley has a number of comments/concerns outlined in the attached staff report. These comments are summarized below: - Changes to the Environmental Assessment Act are generally supported. Read more

Comment ID

31687

Commenting on behalf of

County of Simcoe

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May 30, 2019 Planning Act Review Provincial Planning Policy Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, Suite 425 (13th Floor) Toronto, ON, M5G 2E5 Dear Sirs: Read more

Comment ID

31693

Commenting on behalf of

Town of Arnprior

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The Municipality has concerns with changes proposed to 13 different Acts without sufficient time or information to review and understand the impact the proposed changes will have on local decision making, resources, and efficiencies. Read more