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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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71566

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I oppose this. It is an unreasonable usurpation of local municipal authority. It was not part of the election campaign of the current government, but instead is being sprung on people with essentially no opportunity to alter or reject it. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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71603

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Please, please don't remove the current protected status of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. This land is a treasure for the people of Durham and for any Ontarians who can visit the area and it should be protected in perpetuity. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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71608

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I object to the proposal to revoke the Central Pickering Development Plan because it removes protections for the invaluable agricultural and natural heritage lands of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve in order to benefit developers. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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71716

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The green belt must be preserved at all costs. There will always be development pressures but costs of servicing thousands of acres and the long commutes they lead to is unsustainable. Intensification along European models is the way to go. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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72136

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I hope I can count on you to vote against Bill 23. With OPA 38 and now Bill 23 Pickering is at severe risk of traffic chaos - climate impact, insufficient infrastructure and further impact to our ever escalating property taxes. Your future is at risk. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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72406

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In the rationale for this revocation, under "Current Implementation Status" it says "this plan has been successful". Why would a successful plan be thrown out? The plan is designed to preserve primary class 1 farmland that is essential for local food growth for our growing population. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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72445

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The easements placed on the lands within the DRAP (Duffin Rouge Agricultural Preserve) were intended to be in PERPETUITY. The Province of Ontario has only one preserve for Agriculture. The land is class 1 farmland and has a multitude of capabilities. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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72671

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In the rationale for this revocation, under "Current Implementation Status" it says "this plan has been successful". Why revoke a successful plan? The plan is designed to preserve primary class 1 farmland that is essential for local food growth for our growing population. Read more

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Proposed Revocation of the Central Pickering Development Plan

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72676

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Birds Canada

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Birds Canada is a non-profit charity that aims to drive action to better understand, appreciate, and conserve birds in Canada. We are writing to express our concern regarding ERO 019-6174 under Bill 23 or the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Read more

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