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45321

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It’s not fair that communities will pay more so that developers can make more. The Community Benefits Charge (CBC) is another broken promise. You are giving money to the rich, at the expense of the average person. Read more

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45327

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The last thing I need, is a fresh tax that enables the powers that be to build more subsidized refugee housing in the middle of my town WITH MY MONEY. Read more

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45332

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Tridel

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(1) What happens if a further rezoning application and/or minor variance application and/or consent application is made for a site that is subject to a Section 37 Agreement? Should the municipality be allowed to ask for a CBC payment in those circumstances? Read more

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45333

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Starlight Investments

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Does the “value of the land that is subject to development” scope the “land” to only that which is actually being developed or is it the entire parcel upon which development will occur? Read more

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45348

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Given that public authorities and private organizations are cancelling all in person meetings will the Ontario government be deferring the due date for comments on this matter?

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45355

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Easton's and Gupta Group

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1. Required content of a community benefits charge strategy: Before passing a community benefits charge by-law, a municipality must prepare a community benefits charge strategy. Read more

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45371

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Individual

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The regulations of Bill 108 should contain wording abolishing the need for Master Park Agreements by community land owners of Master Planned Communities. Read more

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45380

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Individual

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In my opinion, the proposal to make the community benefits charge a system where municipalities can choose only one thing to fund is very unfair to communities and too developer-friendly. Clearly, this change is proposed to let developers "give back" less to communities. Read more

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45398

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Town of Tecumseh

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Please be advised that the Town of Tecumseh Council passed the following resolution at its March 24, 2020 Regular Council Meeting: Read more

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45433

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Individual

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I have several observations that relate to current amendments to the community benefits charge provisions under the Planning Act, as set out under Schedule 31 of the Act, new transition provisions for alternative parkland dedication … AND a mechanism to appeal a municipality’s community benefits cha Read more

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45434

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Town of Lincoln

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On behalf of the Town of Lincoln Planning and Development Department, we have reviewed the recently released proposed regulations pertaining to community benefits authority under the Planning Act and Development Charges Act. Read more

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45450

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Individual

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I am president of a medium sized home builder in the Quinte area. The proposal if drafted into legislation will result in potentially significant increased costs to buyers of new homes and a new bureaucracy (overhead costs) set up to support the legislation. Read more

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45453

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Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario

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John, Please find the Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario's comments on ERO #019-1406 attached. Regards, Shira Babins shira@mfoa.on.ca Read more

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45464

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Town of East Gwillimbury

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Please provide clarity on how growth-related studies can be funded. It is clear that growth-related studies for DC eligible categories can be funded through those capital programs, ex: roads, emergency services, etc. Read more

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45465

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Township of Springwater

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April 3, 2020 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Municipal Finance Policy Branch College Park 13th floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M7A 2J3 Dear John Ballantine: Read more