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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54078

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Yes, by all means, grow the Greenbelt in these proposed areas and beyond. Suggestions for areas to also consider include: areas between the urban areas and the current Greenbelt, Forests, wetlands, class 1 soil areas, and historic rural landscapes. Read more

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54080

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Growing the Greenbelt - ERO #019-3136 - MY Submission #2 - Mar.31.2021 I urge the government to embrace this timely opportunity to safeguard our regional resilience by Growing the Greenbelt into an expanded area of the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH). Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54081

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on expanding the Greenbelt. Protecting the vital benefits provided by farmland, water resources and natural areas within the Greater Golden Horseshoe should be a concern for all of us who call Ontario home. Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54083

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Grand River Environmental Network (GREN)

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On behalf of the Grand River Environmental Network (GREN), a diverse group of citizens and community groups across the Grand River Watershed, please find below our input on the Provincial Growing The Size Of The Greenbelt Consultation. Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54085

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Thank you for this opportunity to comment on this important issue. Our family of 6 have academic and applied hands-on experience in: farming; health/ science risk assessment; industrial engineering operational improvement; and, environmental engineering. Read more

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54089

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I am encouraged by the government’s commitment to grow the Greenbelt, through the urban river valleys and the Paris Galt Moraine. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Question 1: What are your thoughts on the initial focus area of the Study Area of the Paris Galt Moraine? Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54091

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The Greenbelt should include all components of urban river valleys, in particular headwaters, in order to continue to protect our green spaces which are vital to our existence. (Reference attached report, Managing Urban Heat Islands 2018 in Durham Region, pg 7. Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54095

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The study area in focus must be expanded beyond the Paris Galt Moraine to include all hydrological and ecological features (natural heritage, water resource or agricultural systems) that are adjacent or vitally connected to systems within the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) and established Greenbelt. Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54096

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Working towards a Greenbelt for the next generation is one of the most important things we can do for our kids and their kids. This is no time to let the 'money making developers' try to wear down the noble start that was made some years ago. Let's go forward, not backwards! Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54097

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I strongly agree with the expansion of the Greenbelt and it's continued protection for the health and welfare of our current and future generations. Maintaining our headwaters, ecosystems, and diversity of animal life is crucial. No development can justify the loss or degradation of the Greenbelt. Read more

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Consultation on growing the size of the Greenbelt

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54099

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Shared Path Consultation Initiative

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The Shared Path Consultation Initiative (Shared Path) is a charitable organization that is addressing the challenges and opportunities that emerge where land use change and Aboriginal and treaty rights intersect. Read more

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54101

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I absolutely want to see the greenbelt expanded and made more continuous. I feel the environment is one of the biggest crises we face and we need to start acting accordingly. Profits for developers who donate to political parties need to be removed from the equation. Read more

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