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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80720

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The proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act are poorly thought out in connection with housing affordability and amount to grave consequences for Ontario's heritage and associated risks to economic development spin-offs, including tourism benefits, construction, jobs and more. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80721

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There is no need to destroy the province's built heritage to provide new housing. Heritage buildings can be repurposed and renovated successfully for housing and/or to enhance new residential buildings. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80723

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This initiative will not help solve th4e housing shortage and it certainly will not protect green spaces. In addition, it will gut protection of architectural heritage. I am personally completely opposed to this bill and suggest the the Ontario government withdraw it immediately!

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80724

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Please re-consider the implications of this Bill, particularly with regards to Heritage and the Environment. Removing properties from Heritage Registers if they are not designated within 2 years will result in mass demolitions. The intent of listings is not to stop development, but to manage it. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80738

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Please reconsider protecting and keeping our heritage sites in Toronto. We can find ways for housing. There are lots of other options. Look at New York and Chicago. The uniqueness of history and new combined is an enticement to tourism. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80747

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The problem with this whole set of amendments is that it is based on a demonstrably incorrect statement: " to make legislative and regulatory amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act to help remove barriers to housing development by updating how heritage properties are identified and conserved by muni Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80755

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Bill 23 is damaging beyond belief . Please stop this Bill and protect our Heritage lands and properties, our Greenbelt , native and endangered species. Climate change is all ready here and we have no hope for the future of Ontario does not stop this careless irresponsible bill. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80757

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I am very disappointed at how this bill was rushed through the legislature without proper consultation. Furthermore, it will not accomplish its putative goal of increasing affordable housing, which is better accomplished means other than attacking heritage sites and structures. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80761

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Bill 23 is an attack on democracy, and must be repealed. If our government does not honour our voices we have nothing. Our environment, and safety matters as well as our vote!!

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80762

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My recommendation to protect heritage buildings for a future generation to see that grandfather's build . Without history we will be varnished extremely fast . Protect a green belt as well as the lungs for all Ontario province

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80768

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I am extremely disappointed in the approach proposed by the Ontario government on two major fronts: 1. The total disregard for environmental protection and preservation of heritage laws. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80770

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City of Guelph

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Attached is the City of Guelph response to Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80774

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While I appreciate the intent of this legislation, its objectives must not be pursued at the expense of other societal priorities, including heritage stewardship—these are not mutually exclusive objectives. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations: Bill 23 (Schedule 6) - the Proposed More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

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80788

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Port Hope is a municipality that depends on its unique heritage status as an economic driver for tourism. Diluting that resource through Bill 23 will affect the town's economy and the value of individual buildings while doing nothing to ameliorate the shortage of housing. Read more

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