I implore the government to keep their promise and not allow development of the green belt. These protected lands are essential to our ecosystem and must be protected. The land is currently owned by developers/builders.
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Proposed updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System are of deep concern to me because the results will be a potential loss of designation of "provincially significant" for many wetlands in our province, as well as a lower likelihood that wetlands can be designated "provincially significant" in
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We need bills that protect our wetlands, not destroy them under the cloak of housing. When will governments start listening to the science of climate change, and create legislations that support a better future for all species on this planet? How about now.
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We're in a climate crisis, we cannot afford build over conservation areas. This proposal does not help with affordability and at the same time makes significant damage to our environment. Homes belong in towns and cities, not on top of farms, forests and wetlands.
The Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) and associated manuals have been around and in development for several decades now, gradually improving over time as knowledge accumulates. I would consider the current manual to be a fairly high quality document.
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This is the most irresponsible decision I've heard of in a while. Not in support of this at all. It may cut down transportation time for commuters, but it is destroying habitats and the natural beauty that should be protected.
This should not happen stop tearing up and destroying our farm and wetlands to build development and housing build the development and housing in less fragile lands.
I am opposed to this change. We need more protections for the environment, not a reduction. There is a climate change emergency. This is coming from a lifelong Conservative voter. I will need to find a new party if this proceeds.
I am a resident of Simcoe County and I am very opposed to this legislation. If housing is what's needed for a growing population, the government should instead be pushing legislation that protects farmlands and wetlands and limits urban sprawl while forcing upwards growth.
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No. Leave the green areas alone. We have already paved over too much farm land and greenspace; we don't need more houses. You need to stop air BNB and multiple (2+) landlords.
Save some type of Ontario for the future generations. They deserve more than pavement and pollution.
I do not agree with this. Our planet is dying. We are in a climate crisis. We should not be destroying our wetlands. The proposed building here will not benefit anyone but the rich. If this is approved they will slowly chip away at it until there is nothing left.
Bill 23, as presented, fails to address the stated goals of increasing housing supply, housing affordability, and improved process and instead will result in the loss of environmental protections, heritage conservation, urban design, and accountability to the public, in addition to severe financial
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This proposal will cause insurmountable damage to our province- our wetlands provide countless environmental and economic benefits and deserve to be protected. Development should be focused within cities, not within wetlands.
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MORE HOMES BUILT FASTER ACT, 2022
ERO # 019-6141, 6160, 6162, 6163, 6177, 6197, 6196, 6172, 2927
At the Mulmur Council meeting held on November 2, 2022, Council of the Township of Mulmur passed the following resolution regarding the More Homes Built Faster Act.
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Overall we find the numerous changes to this 'manual' will weaken the professional discretion of Certified Wetland Evaluators for both the Southern and Northern Ontario versions and their ability to perform acceptable, comprehensive and fair assessments.
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