There is nothing altruistic about Bill 23. This is not about building affordable housing. This is about Doug Ford making promises to developers in exchange for big campaign donations. Doug Ford lied to the public about his intentions. He never intended to protect the greenbelt.
Read more
I join many others in opposing this ill considered legislation, devastating to the greenbelt environment, and unnecessary regarding the need for new housing.
It is unconscionable that this government is using the housing crisis to make a grab for protected land within the Ontario Greenbelt. This Bill is ill-thought and will have negative environmental impacts and download the costs of development onto municipalities...municipal tax payers.
Read more
So disappointed that the premier is reneging on the promise that the greenbelt will be left as is. It is not as if the regular citizen will gain anything from developing it. It only advantages those who are already millionaires and will be at the tax payers expense.
Read more
I am a volunteer at the turtle conservation centre in Peterborough. Staff and volunteers work tirelessly here to conserve the turtle population as seven out of eight species are at risk of extinction. The greatest threat to the turtle population is loss of habitat.
Read more
We cannot produce more Greenbelt lands and the sustainably of our farmlands should be of the utmost concern.
Scrap this ridiculous bill if not for me for my grandchildrens future.
I am opposed to bill 23, we need to preserve the green belt. It is integral to the future of Ontario! Please stop building sprawling subdivisions into precious green space. Think of the future and not lining the pockets of rich developers. Doug Ford promised he would protect the green belt.
Hey Doug! Building in the green belt is a terrible idea! I am in my early thirties, married, with two young kids, and we rent a tiny apartment. Do we need affordable houses built? 100%. Do I think this is the solution? Absolutely not. Build them north! Build them east!
Read more
This plan is completely unacceptable, and violates the public’s interest on several counts.
Here I outline the most important five issues:
- Violation of an election promise and the legitimacy of the provincial election
- Violation of municipal governments and community self-determination
Read more
The Greenbelt is an important tool in protecting our environment and the biological diversity of our region. The proposal, by changing the boundaries of the Greenbelt, removes protections for some of these important environmentally sensitive areas.
Read more
I am sad and sick at heart to think of Doug Ford's destruction of the greenbelt. This is SO WRONG. How can this man, and those who support him, sleep at night? This premier promised not to touch the greenbelt (as if a promise should even be necessary).
Read more
I think selling protected greenbelt land to developers is criminal. It needs to be fully investigated by the police and the Integrity Commissioner!
Read more
In a time of food and supply insecurity why would we pave valuable farm land. Doug Ford stated he would not touch the greenbelt, what prompted this change of policy? Building houses as urban sprawl affects the environment and the cost of living in Ontario.
Read more
I object to the opening of the protected Greenbelt areas. We need the green spaces and that’s why they were protected in the first place. Any development there will affect the watersheds and wetlands. This will affect the rivers they feed into along with any plants and animals which live there.
Read more
Opening up areas of the Greenbelt to development is entirely about lining the pockets of developers and land speculators (particularly those that contribute to the PC party).
Read more
Opening up areas of the Greenbelt to development is entirely about lining the pockets of developers and land speculators (particularly those that contribute to the PC party).
Read more
The premier promised not to touch the green belt. Not to mention it is slightly suspicious that developers have already purchased large amounts prior to anything being amended.
There is already plenty of urban space for the projected 1.5 million houses which are required.
Read more
View the comments this notice received through the registry. You can either download them all or search and sort below.
Some comments will not be posted online. Learn more about the comment status and our comment and privacy policies.
Download comments
There is nothing altruistic…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78434
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I join many others in…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78435
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
It is unconscionable that…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78447
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
So disappointed that the…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78452
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I am a volunteer at the…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78454
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
No to development, leave the…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78464
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
We cannot produce more…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78467
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I am opposed to bill 23, we…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78472
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Hey Doug! Building in the…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78487
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
This plan is completely…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78506
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
The Greenbelt is an…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78509
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I am sad and sick at heart…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78511
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I think selling protected…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78512
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
In a time of food and supply…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78517
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I am completely opposed to…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78518
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I object to the opening of…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78523
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Opening up areas of the…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78524
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
Opening up areas of the…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78526
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
The premier promised not to…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78533
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions
I wonder how do we teach…
Comment on
Decision on proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Area boundary regulation
Comment ID
78535
Commenting on behalf of
Comment status
Related actions