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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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I have great concern about the proposal. I live in a rural community surrounded by prime agriculture land interspersed with manage forest, wetlands, and residential areas. Read more

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91864

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Hopefully the ability to sever existing farm property to build two (2) or three (3) additional homes will be passed. This would allow families currently on farm property to keep the farm within the next generation and not sell to prospective investors looking to eventually exit to developers. Read more

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I hope severing small amounts of farmland to increase housing supply is passed, including in the Greenbelt. This will help the younger generation live and work in the province (Hamilton for me). It is frustrating not being able to build a home on our large property. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91866

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This proposal carries some thoughtful motions. I am glad to see the proposal is suggesting changes to current severance and usage rulings for agricultural properties. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91867

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As a small farm owner in Hamilton I agree with the proposal to allow severance of farm land in Ontario. This would allow families to stay together through generations on the same land and find affordable housing. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91868

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Please find attached comments on behalf of United Parcel Service Canada specifically related to Section 3.5 of the new Proposed Provincial Planning Statement. Thank you for your consideration. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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91869

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The three lot severance is seen as an issue for livestock farming but not for "cash crop" farming. I think plant agricultural farmers should be able to sever land, it will not dramatically impact production. Read more

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91871

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I fully support the letter of 5 June 2023 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing from numerous groups including Ontario Nature, Environmental Defence, Nature Guelph, Nith Valley EcoBoosters, Ontario Farmland Trust, SCAN, Waterloo Region Nature, and Grand River Environmental Network. Read more

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Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement to form a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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The future of Ontario depends on agriculture - if we are to welcome millions of additional people to the province we need to maintain, not shrink, existing agricultural land. Read more

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91876

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We need to make it easier for our kids to take over our farming operations - and this means housing. There has to be N exception when it comes to severing, so this way they can build a house and work on the farm. Read more

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91877

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I feel that bill 97 is a good thing for small farmers. It will give them extra income that many need right now. It doesn’t seem fair that some farmers can sell their whole farm to a developer who turns it into a subdivision but small farmers haven’t been able to sever off a few lots to sell. Read more

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91879

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This is a land grab! I do not believe that we need to make more land available for development when there are thousands of hectares sitting waiting to be developed already. I also believe that the allocation of land for development should be left in the hands of LOCAL or MUNICIPAL councils. Read more

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91885

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Ontario government is looking forward! I am in agreement with the severing of agricultural land. We need to find a way to keep the farmland protected by allowing the land to be severed. Read more

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91888

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This proposal will be devastating to the natural environment of Ontario. Wetlands will be drained, woodlands cleared for housing, and farmland covered with asphalt & buildings. The list of endangered species will continue to grow as the Ford-Clark bulldozer rolls over nature. Read more

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91893

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As a former Community Planner and Economic Development Officer i have been monitoring and being involved in OPA/ZBA's, OMB appeals, LPAT appeals and OLT appeals from both the private and pubic section positions. Read more

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