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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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71943

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The Corporation of the County of Brant

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the changes proposed through Bill 23, and specifically Schedule 6. The County of Brant generally supports changes proposed to listed properties. Currently, the Act only prevents demolition and not alteration. 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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71963

Commenting on behalf of

Museum and Heritage Advisory Committee, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County

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From Heritage Grey Highlands (HGH), a sub-committee of the Museum & Heritage Advisory Council, Municipality of Grey Highlands (MGH): https://www.greyhighlands.ca/en/visit-and-explore/heritage-grey-highlands_copy.aspx 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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71964

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Individual

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Bill 23 and related changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and to the process for amending or repealing heritage conservation district plans threaten to undermine the province's cultural heritage. 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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72120

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Individual

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Good evening, I am writing in opposition to the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act but I am no means against more housing or affordable housing. While protecting the Greenbelt is important, 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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72149

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Individual

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I cannot believe how many components you have brought into Bill23. I am shocked that you do not feel that Ontario's heritage is worth preserving to build new houses. An example is a stone-built home in Ancaster that was knocked down recently overnight with no permit. 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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72152

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Individual

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It is imperative that the consultation period for Bill 23 be extended at least to the end of December 2022. My special concerns are that there will be unintended consequences due to the changes you propose to the Ontario Heritage Act and related regulations. 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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72184

Commenting on behalf of

Archaeological Research Associates Ltd.

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As with Bills 108 and 109 we are troubled by the fact that the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act did not involve engagement/consultation with the heritage community (i.e., heritage planners, local municipalities, heritage volunteers), indigenous communities the public. 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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72222

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Individual

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I oppose this bill, as it opens the door to irresponsible or corrupt procedures for selling land and buildings to developers for projects that will be detrimental to the community. 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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72290

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Individual

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I am opposed to all aspects of Bill 23. Working goups on housing have determined that destruction of the Green Belt and heritage properties is NOT NECESSARY to acheive the goals of housing needs. Stop this bill 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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72305

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This Bill's effect on heritage will be devastation of communities' identity, history and character. Since 1975 the Ontario Heritage Act passed and has helped to preserve through protection and resuse of our historic sites and landscapes. Read more

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