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35662

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I strongly oppose several of the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), particularly those which allow resource extraction at the expense of natural heritage sites. I would like to comment on the following sections of the proposal (ERO# 019-0279): Read more

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35663

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Association of Professional Archaeologists (Ontario)

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We are aware of the need to balance the need for affordable housing development with significant cultural and heritage resource preservation for the future of all people in Ontario. Read more

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35665

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Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA)

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The Provincial Policy Statement provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development. A key part of land use development is planning for the waste management needs of Ontario residents, businesses, municipalities and institutions. Read more

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35666

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Architectural Conservancy Ontario, provincial charity dedicated to education and advocacy work to to encourage the conservation and reuse of structures, districts and landscapes of architectural, historic and cultural significance

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General Comments • Categorizing Cultural Heritage Read more

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35670

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Submission to: The Premier of Ontario, The Minister of Municipal Affairs, The Ontario Cabinet and The Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Subject: Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) Proposal and Review (also officially known as ERO case file # 019-0279) Read more

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35675

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My biggest concern is over the increased reliance on "the market" to determine the type of housing which gets built, e.g. the addition of the term "market demand" as a determinant for the creation of new settlement areas (1.1.3.8.(a) and the type of housing options to be developed (1.4.3 and 1.7). Read more

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35676

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I am very pleased to see that the words "are encouraged to" has been replaced by "shall" when it comes to planning authorities consulting with Indigenous communities. 1.2.2 Planning authorities shall engage with Indigenous communities and coordinate on land use planning matters. Read more

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35684

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I have read the ERO Provincial Policy Statement Review ERO Number 019-0279 PPS and I am very concerned. This is a very slippery slope. The proposed changes will slowly and incrementally wreak havoc on natural landscapes, and reduce amounts of arable land. Read more