When the legislators insert elements into omnibus bills which are not obviously supportive of the aims of the main intent of the bill, the public can only interpret that these elements would not stand on their own. This leads to public cynicism .
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Absolutely not acceptable! This Government has ignored the people, local councillors and MP’s of this Province regarding the historical designation of the Foundry site here in Toronto.
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I have strong reservations about the proposed changes that will empower the minister to intervene so significantly in local planning decisions. And to do so without even giving notice that he/she is about to do so.
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The Minister is working for the people. Enhance authority over people is an abuse of power. As well when transparency isn't required as part of planning/decision making process, it can fuel corruption. Neglecting the local communities who are directly impacted by MZOs is not civil.
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I am concerned about the recent uptick in the usage of MZOs do short-circuit the usual planning process, and this proposal that further enhances the Minister's authority to bypass good planning practices.
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As an Adjunct Professor of Architecture at the University of Waterloo, I feel strongly that with the current and proposed zoning authority, the Minister has and will continue to make irreversible changes to our built environment that harm the character, livability, and resiliency of our neighborhood
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the changes enacted through Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, that was passed on July 21, 2020.
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Dear Minister,
The proposed changes interfere with community process and give unnecessary power to the minister. There is already sufficient planning oversight. Further consultation with stakeholders is required before a bill of this scope can be passed.
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the changes enacted through Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020, that was passed on July 21, 2020.
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I strongly oppose this initiative. While planning needs to be reformed in our province, in order to build more housing with less delays, it would be destructive for the minister to remove site plan control as part of MZOs.
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January 30, 2021 BY EMAIL
Planning Consultation
Provincial Planning Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 13th floor Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Dear Sir/Madam:
RE: ERO 019-2811 - SCHEDULE 17 OF BILL 197 (AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING ACT)
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