I thought Ford promised not to use this land. Yes we need housing but there are other areas and I'm sure this isn't for low income..the rich dominate and that needs to end..
Dear Premier Ford,
Get your greedy paws off our Greenbelt! This land is essential for climate control, flood control, and wildlife and plant habitat. If this land is not protected, we will all pay dearly for it in the end. Ontario's eco system demands protection of the Greenbelt.
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I am absolutely appalled that the government is proposing to build new homes in the PROTECTED Greenbelt. This is an incredibly important area of land and homes should not be built here. Nor should there be any development on this land, whatsoever.
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I am against this proposal. Ontario, Canada, and the world need essential protected green space and habitat. The planet is dying quickly, and we need to reverse the damage NOW. We should be protecting MORE ecosystem and developing less. Better to densify urban areas.
The Greenbelt is an important part of Ontario. It cannot be cut up and put into parcels without impacting waterways and plant and animal species. We are also in a climate emergency where we need to keep any area which sequesters carbon.
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I am opposed to any removal of greenbelt lands to expand development, even with proposed additions.
This is a misleading proposal, as the additional lands were already committed to prior to the proposed removals, and is being misrepresented as a fair trade.
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The GTA is also sorely lacking in greenspace and further removing what is already there will make this area even more depressing to live in. Yes this will not reduce greenbelt designated area but it will still reduce green space accessible for me and my family.
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Is there any research or evidence to suggest that the government's housing goal (1.5 million homes over the next 10 years) requires the removal of greenbelt lands?
Can the housing goal be achieved without removing greenbelt land?
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This is a terrible idea. I understand that housing is a concern, but if we want to hav long term sustainability in our communities then we need to take into account groundwater, flood plains, terrain, farmland etc. There is a damn good reason these lands were protected in the first place.
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The greenbelt should not be used to build the required housing. Other land sources should be explored. Car infrastructure takes up a lot of space that could be used for housing.
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The greenbelt should not be developed on at all, period. In this day and age with the massive issues of global warming and biodiversity loss, prioritizing single family home development is a terrible use of land.
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I do not agree with this motion, i believe as much of the green belt should be preserved as it is now, and added to if possible, not used for new builds.
I am a lifelong resident of Ontario. Despite offers to leave the province I have decided to stay and raise my daughter here. My favourite part of this province is the unique greenspace and beautiful environment we act as stewards for.
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The proposal highlights primarily areas of natural heritage to be turned into housing developments on the outskirts of the GTA, however there is seemingly limitless opportunity for infill within the City of Toronto and in the focal areas of the surrounding cities.
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This is a short sighted and selfish proposal. The Greenbelt was originally set aside and protected as it is extremely ecologically sensitive and important land. Removing these essential sections of it would destroy much of its ecological value for short term gain.
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The climate and biodiversity crisis is getting more urgent than ever. Please do NOT damage the green belt and destroy one of the few things we are doing for the environment… Ontario and Canada are big enough to find better alternatives…
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