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Review of proposed policies for a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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98768

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Farmland that is owned for a period of time, lets say 10-20 years, should be allowed to sever one parcel for family as it used to be 20 years ago. Focusing only on allowing more houses on farmland, still doesn't take down barriers of affordability and equity for the family members.

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98777

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The Corporation of the Township of Southgate

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Please be advised that at their April 30, 2024, Council meeting, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Southgate approved the following: No. 2024-211 Moved By Councillor Singh Soares Seconded By Deputy mayor Dobreen Read more

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98795

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I would first like to congratulate Mr. Doug Ford and his government for being forward thinking and having the courage and ability to do what is needed to make Ontario grow and deliver affordable housing to our communities. Read more

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98810

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Good Day, The proposed changes to the PPS and (unlike its name) Bill 185 are unlikely to result in more housing being built. It is likely to result in far less housing while the devastating environmental impacts and other negative consequences could be felt for generations. Read more

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98818

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This PPS threatens farmland and water resources with unnecessary expansion into rural areas. Your own report found that there is already enough land to build housing and, thus, infringing on rural areas is unnecessary. Read more

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Review of proposed policies for a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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98826

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Middlesex County

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Dear Minister, I am writing on behalf of the Council of the County of Middlesex to provide our thoughts on the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act and the proposed 2024 Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), from the perspective of our rural and small urban communities. Read more

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Review of proposed policies for a new provincial planning policy instrument.

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98828

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City of London, Planning and Development

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the draft Provincial Planning Statement. The attached letter includes comments prepared by City of London Planning and Development staff. Read more

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98833

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Planning Authority should be retained by the Region of Waterloo, our Countryside Line remain intact, and forced boundary expansions eliminated. If Planning Authority is removed Greenbelt expansion is required to adequately protect the Waterloo Moraine. Read more

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98837

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Hi there as the son of a multi generation land owner the cost of land and the desire to keep the land in our family severance of a least one lot for transitional living for my parents as well as an asset divided for my siblings this is one of the only options for us to carry on multi generational la Read more

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