Comments

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

Search comments

Comment ID

98542

Commenting on behalf of

The Landlord's Self-Help Centre

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I am submitting comments on behalf of the Landlord's Self-Help Centre. We are a community legal clinic funded by Legal Aid Ontario to assist small-scale residential landlords in Ontario. Read more

Comment ID

98552

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
We can understand the urgent need to build more affordable housing, however, there are reasons why we have official plans, zoning bylaws, etc. These documents are critical in order to protect our communities. Read more

Comment ID

98559

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Bill 185, Schedule 12 should not remove the long-standing right of the public to appeal the adoption or amendment of Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Comment ID

98560

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Do not remove public appeal rights. I'm here commenting because I believe in public engagement. The public's right to appeal is not "red tape" and is necessary. Public engagement should be weighed in any decision-making process. Read more

Comment ID

98568

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Please refer to commentary contained within Appendix 'A' of report PB-014-2024 via attached link. Read more

Comment ID

98600

Commenting on behalf of

Municipality of Thames Centre

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
To Whom It May Concern: At the regular meeting held on April 29, 2024, Council for the Municipality of Thames Centre passed the following resolution: Moved by: T. Heeman Seconded by: M. Smibert THAT Report No. PDS-022-24 BE RECEIVED for information. Read more

Comment ID

98602

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
It's unbelievable that the Ford government continues to flout the voices of the people. This is the exact amendment this government was forced to BACKTRACK on due to public outcry, and yet here it is again. Clearly illustrating why this government cannot be trusted to govern with integrity. Read more

Comment ID

98607

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Amend the Provincial Policy Statement to allow municipalities to expand the boundaries of a settlement area without giving up other lands. Remove the “no net increase” clause where municipalities own the land they are proposing to expand. - Roger Haley; Mayor of Front of Yonge Township

Comment ID

98612

Commenting on behalf of

Bruce County

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Thank you for providing the opportunity for the County of Bruce to comment on ERO Posting 019-8369 on the proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, and Municipal Act changes proposed through Bill 185. Read more

Comment ID

98621

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
May 2, 2024 Please find a link to a submission from the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA). https://www.opsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OPSBA-Submission-re-Planning-Act-Bill-185-Exemption-Request-FINAL.pdf Sincerely, Jennifer McIntyre OPSBA Director of Policy Read more

Comment ID

98628

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
It's unbelievable that the Ford government continues to flout the voices of the people. This is the exact amendment this government was forced to BACKTRACK on due to public outcry. And yet here it is again. Clearly illustrating why your Government cannot be trusted to govern with integrity. Read more

Comment ID

98632

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I am strongly opposed to the removal of the public consultation process, especially in the light of the governments attempts to push through the greenbelt amendments. Read more

Comment ID

98645

Commenting on behalf of

Township of Mulmur

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
The Township of Mulmur is concerned with the proposed broader provisions under subsection 35.1 of the Planning Act, if the regulation could apply to areas without full municipal services. Read more

Comment ID

98668

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
Bill 185, Schedule 12 should not remove the long-standing right of the public to appeal the adoption or amendment of Official Plans and Zoning By-Laws to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Read more

Comment ID

98686

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I am in favour of Bill 185, especially the right of developers to appeal municipal decisions that reject applications to expand the urban boundary. Hamilton City Council believes it can achieve provincial growth targets by using very high levels of denser housing structures. Read more

Comment ID

98704

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
If you do not succeed, try, try again. This government had to previously BACKTRACK on this amendment due to public outcry, and yet here it is again. This clearly illustrates blatant disregard for public comment and obviously this government cannot be trusted to govern with integrity. Read more

Comment ID

98728

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses
I am writing to urge the government not to pass Bill 185 as it stands. While it has a few good points, such as taking away the need for parking for homes near transit stations, it has many many terrible changes that will continue to make the housing crisis worse. Read more