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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91671

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This comment is on section 2.9 Energy Conservation, Air Quality and Climate Change. I suggest the use for stronger wording for this section, it currently reads "planning authorities shall plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate". Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91672

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The housing affordability for farmers like me looking to take over their family farms is outrageous. We need to be able to build our own homes, on the farm, with severed lots. It doesn’t mean we need to take precious farm land, even an acre of land would do. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91726

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Architectural Conservancy Ontario

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ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) finds that the proposed PPS 2023 substantially weakens the policies in the existing PPS 2020 with respect to cultural heritage. As such, it would undermine a vital part of Ontario’s heritage protection regime. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91728

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The Corporation of Haldimand County

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On behalf of Haldimand County, I would like to submit the attached report and comments relating to the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement and the Provincial Growth Plan. Haldimand County has concerns in particular with the following: Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91741

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Individual

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It has been very saddening to watch entire fields, thousands of acres of farmland, in my hometown dozed over for huge developments. A town where there is one hospital, not enough doctors, clinics, or schools. We are over crowded and our small country town is becoming a city. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91743

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Good day. After hearing the attendees at the meeting in Simcoe there were concerns from farmers with regard to challenges they have encountered with neighbor. The suggestion I have might be a solution. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91744

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I feel there should be middle ground on this issue somewhere, Farmers should be able to severe a lot for a family member to be able to stay close to the farm - with rules, ie: that lot-house can not be resold for a minimum number of years. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91750

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Continue on the plan to sever 3 lots off of farmland. By creating more opportunities for individuals to own their own piece of property, severing land can help to promote stability and pride within communities.

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91753

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I strongly object to any proposed changes to existing legislation which would allow the weakening of regulations that protect Ontario's Green Belt, prime agricultural land, wetland habitats and the authority of regional Conservation authorities. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91763

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Individual

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Allow for the severing of farmland. This will increase the availability of affordable housing: Severing land can create more opportunities for to build homes which can help to increase the supply of affordable housing in an area.

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91764

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On behalf of the next generation of farmers who would like to raise OUR families on the same farm we were raised on – we need help from the government to make this possible. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91765

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City of Toronto

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RE: Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument (ERO number 019-6813) Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91767

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Individual

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Hello I have a 25.9 acre farm, I want to be able to sever off a couple of acres for my son and daughter as they cannot afford to buy a house at the current prices!! Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91770

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Conservation Ontario

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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on “Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument” (ERO 019-6813). Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91771

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Regarding agriculture and housing, I support allowing owners of agricultural lands to create additional housing WITHIN their lot boundaries, to provide housing for family members, farm workers, etc. Read more

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