I am not in support of any legislation that allows key environmental legislation to be bypassed in favour of development. It is short sighted and potentially places at risk our drinking water and natural public spaces.
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I have reviewed the proposed changes carefully. In general, I support streamlined bureaucracy - I work in municipal government and have first hand knowledge of the competitive edge that communities gain when they are able to respond quickly and effectively to development opportunities.
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Bill 66 proposes to take away the democratic right of citizens to know what is happening in their own backyard, provide input and, if necessary, oppose poor planning. Transparency is a key and fundamental issue, and it's missing from Bill 66.
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Regarding, ERO-013-4293 Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act 2018
We need to stop or at least amend Bill 66 in its current form. Transparency is a fundamental right of democracy and this Bill, if passed would remove that.
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We feel it is absolutely essential that Bill 66 be revised. The proposed amendment to the Planning Act takes away the democratic right of citizens to know what is happening in their own backyard, provide input and if needed oppose the development.
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I am very disturbed by Bill 66 as currently proposed. During the election the stated Conservative platform was to "protect the Greenbelt in its entirety". There is no room for this legislation in that statement.
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I am very concerned about the provincial government's shortsighted view of important issues facing all of us.We must protect our environment -particualy sensitive areas such as wetlands and water sources - from harmful development.
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Why gut environmental regulations for short term gain? Protecting ground water, farmland and clean air is more important than sprawl and a quick buck isn't it?
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I am strongly opposed to the idea of permitting Municipalities to fast track development of businesses and avoid process that involve public consultation and assessments such as Environmental assessments. Good decision making and consultation takes time.
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Ontarians, myself included, care deeply about the Greenbelt, Lake Simcoe, the Oak Ridges Moraine and clean water. It is home to farmland, forests, watersheds and wetlands.
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Water is critical to human survival. Opening areas that have been protected for the safety of our drinking water to development threatens our long term health and increases flood risks.
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As a Waterloo Region resident, I agree with Sam Nabi, Director of HOLD THE LINE that bill "66 is a serious threat to Waterloo Region’s water quality and supply, agricultural and rural communities, natural ecosystems, and the continued smart growth of its urban cores.
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Water does not stop at municipal boundaries, and pollution emanating from one municipality can damage an area well beyond the originating municipality.
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I am NOT in favour of some aspects of Bill 66. The Green Belt is an area that has to be protected at all costs. NO development should take place on the Green Belt, and it should even be expanded. As well, any changes to our water protection should be to enhance , not to detract.
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I believe that Bill 66 is a bad idea that has the potential to undermine many of the strong provincial Acts that have done much to achieve a balance between development and environmental protection.
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The following resolution and comments are taken from the January 8, 2019 Wellesley Township Council meeting where Bill 66 was considered by Council.
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I think that the Bill 66 Open-for-Business regulation is the wrong approach to attracting business in Ontario. You should not be removing environmental protections to attract business. The fact that this regulation will override many of our environmental acts is very disappointing.
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