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92454

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I am strongly opposed to the proposed changes that the provincial government wants to make to the Provincial Policy Statement. I believe that the weakening of provincial planning rules will result in increased sprawl that will threaten farms, forests, other natural areas, and freshwater sources. Read more

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92455

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I understand that you are interested in hearing from farmers in Ontario to gauge our reaction to Bill 97 and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement. I am writing to voice my support for the proposal to allow for the voluntary severing of up three lots per farm parcel. Read more

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92457

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As a former resident of the village of Nanticoke and still a resident of Haldimand County, I am old enough to have watched all of the industry come to Nanticoke and take a huge toll on the farming community. Read more

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92458

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Th Corporation of the Township of North Dumfries

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The Council of the Township of North Dumfries at their meeting of July 10, 2023 reviewed a Staff Report [PD Report 29-2023] on the DRAFT Provincial Planning Statement 2023. Council adopted the Staff Report as presented. Read more

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92459

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On behalf of our client, Biltmore Homes Ltd., we have prepared the attached letter for consideration during the Ministry’s review of the proposed new Provincial Planning Statement. Read more

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92460

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Ontario needs the green belt. As the biodiversity crisis continues, building over the protected land is the worst thing we can do. Endangered species will perish, affecting the whole food chain and disrupting the balance of the delicate ecosystem that has been in place for many decades. Read more

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92461

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Minister’s Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing College Park, 17th Floor 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Attention: Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Dear Minister Clark: Read more

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92462

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A city of 40,000 people next to Stelco? That is ludicrous. The roads, electrical, sanitary and water supply systems in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, are not currently able to handle that size of population influx. Read more

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92463

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Attached you will find the Comment Letter outlining the recommended policy changes based on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement on behalf of the White Church Landowners Group. Read more

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92468

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Once we lose this farmable land we’ll never get it back. I hope that leaders will choose to make choices that benefit all Ontarians and that they’ll do everything they can to protect the environment and the people of our province. Be changemakers for good!

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92469

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I am a resident of Jarvis, and am very much opposed to the proposed development in Nanticoke. Our small community does not have the infrastructure to comfortably allow this development. Read more

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92472

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Dear Minister Clark, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed changes found in the proposed Provincial Policy Statement, 2023 (PPS 2023). Specifically, I am concerned about the impact the proposed policies will have on agricultural lands in the province. Read more

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92473

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City of Burlington

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August 4, 2023 Electronic Submission only ATT: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Provincial Land Use Plans Branch 13th Flr, 777 Bay St Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 growthplanning@ontario.ca Read more

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92476

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The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham

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Please see the attached document submitted on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham, County of Elgin, Province of Ontario. Read more

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92477

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Dear Minister Clark, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed changes found in the proposed Provincial Policy Statement, 2023 (PPS 2023). Specifically, I am concerned about the impact the proposed policies will have on agricultural lands in the province. Read more