First, the most important thing to do to protect and increase the Greenbelt is to abolish MZOs. Nothing, no order from any minister, should be able to override the existing protections, which were thoughtfully put in place, with consultation with environmental experts.
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To: The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Request : Extend the Greenbelt land zoning to apply to the land assembly in Oakville known as The Merton Lands. The Merton Lands are depicted in the map D65549 -Oakville- Deerfield Disposition Lands. Figure 1 (below)
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Preserving our green spaces and expanding our green belt is incredibly important.
I’m a young professional, with a young family. I understand the economic pressure for development but we can’t sacrifice the natural environment and spaces that we can’t get back for economic gain.
Growing the Greenbelt-ERO #019-3136 - My Submission #3 - April.15.2021
(Corrected and Updated on April.16.2021 to remove any names of persons)
Sent to: greenbeltconsultation@ontario.ca and ERO #019-3136 submission
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I think expanding the Greenbelt is a great idea and something that is greatly needed to stop the eradication of thousands of species endangered due to loss of habitat.
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Growing the Greenbelt - ERO #019-3136 - My Submission #2 - Mar.31.2021
(corrected & updated on April 16.2021 to remove any names of persons)
Citizen Submission to Greenbelt Consultation and Ontario Government
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Growing the Greenbelt – ERO # 019-3136 - My Submission #1 - March.27.2021
(corrected and updated on April.16.2021 to remove any names of persons)
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Too late! Look at what Pelham has going on nonstop development of good farm land It’s all about money and greed Get your ‘fresh’ produce from Mexico! Buy a house in Pelham and tell everyone all about how enviromentally concious you are
The green belt is irreplaceable and needs to be maintained. The developments proposed can be moved to other regions with investment in high speed transit links and, affordable broadband, and business development funds.
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Please build rugged hiking and natural biking trails through greenspace so people can actually enjoy it. If greenspace is left unused it's not appreciated. Outdoor recreation has exploded in ontario and we need more places to hike, mountain bike and bike on gravel/dirt paths.
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Our childrens future depends on these greenbelts. Pls do not let anyone touch them in any way. No short term gain is worth destroying this vital element of our survival.
Although the government has indicated it is supportive of expanding the Greenbelt many citizens of Ontario are skeptical of its true commitment. Much talk recently has concerned the possibility of incorporating the Paris Galt Moraine into the Greenbelt.
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I support including Simcoe County and the remainder of the Lake Simcoe shoreline into an expanded Greenbelt. Our shorelines, forests, wetlands and moraines make Simcoe County a prime candidate to ensure large swath’s of Ontario’s natural heritage, farmland and water are protected.
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As per the attached document, this comment is submitted on behalf of the Joint Working Group - Wesleyville, a volunteer conservation committee supporting local conservation land trusts and conservation organizations.
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AWARE Essa is an affiliate of AWARE Simcoe, an environmental group that works to protect water, the environment and health through transparency and accountability in government.
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If you want to grow the green belt how about you put a stop to forced growth? York region by way of the Ontario government is forcing the town of East Gwillimbury to triple in size by 2030 destroying millions of acres of farm land and natural green space. And for what?
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