Removing part of the green belt to build more homes will be detrimental to our society. This green belt is the main land for fruit and vegetable growth in Ontario. If COVID have taught us nothing it should have made our country more aware of the need to be self sustainable.
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I am environmental science student at the University of Waterloo. I have also seen homelessness first hand. Bill 23 is catastrophic for the ecosystem services of the greenbelt. Once development begins, we cannot restore that land. Ecosystem services support the health of the people AND environment.
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The proposal in Bill 23 to remove lands from the Greenbelt in order to develop them is short-sighted and will not help alleviate the housing crisis.
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Dear Premier Ford
Please think about the future and STOP what you and your government are proposing for the Greenbelt. Do not renege on your promise -- why continue to disappoint when you can keep your word and be a good person?
I know you have it in you; you're human, after all.
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The greenbelt was established such that it would not be developed further. The GTA will not be improved by more development, don't change it so the green space will be further depleted in an area already almost totally destroyed by developing.
Instead of developing environmentally sensitive lands critical to safeguarding drinking water and agricultural production, the focus should be on making better use of the land that is ready for housing now.
The province should rethink its proposal given:
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I stand with all the communities on leaving our Green spaces alone! Especially the Niagara Region!!
There is more then enough space in other locations to build..or how about not build at all!!!
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I strongly object to Bill 23- it is being rushed through without proper consultation or investigation. Why? In my view it appears to be for political gain and self interest. The long term effects on climate and environment are not considered. Again -why?
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As a born and raised Ontarian, I am deeply concerned about the Proposed Amendments to the Greenbelt Plan. Not only should more effort be put into increasing density and improving infrastructure in already developed areas, but the negative impacts on Ontario’s environment will be lasting.
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Please do not go through with this. We must protect our priceless land. We cannot ever get this back. As a voter in Toronto and Ontario, I beg you not to go through with the destruction of our greenbelt.
The green belt needs to be protected. The flood mitigation, wildlife habitat, and farm land is crucially important to the long term wellness of Ontario.
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I am against this proposal.
This is not a solution for housing market.
This is more debt for current property owners that are already struggling to pay the monthly mortgage payment and cost of living.
Please cancel this proposal !
The conservative government of Ontario should keep its electoral promise to keep protecting the Greenbelt and to not develop it for any means.
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What this bill does to municipalities is destructive and backward in many ways from development charges to planning capabilities. The net result reduces capacity to provide affordable or attainable housing which is supposed to be the goal.
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On October 8th, 2021, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed the landmark Resolution 48/13 :, stating “The Council recognizes the right to a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment and encourages states to adopt policies for the enjoyment of the right to a safe, clean, healthy and s
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In respect to the removal of the green belt, I ask the government to stop this immediately. It is important not only to us but to our children to respect the green belt and have this space left untouched.
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It is outrageous that we are even entertaining this idea. With the way our current climate catastrophe is progressing, we need to focus on REFORESTATION, densifying urban areas and stop urban sprawl at all costs.
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