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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100462

Commenting on behalf of

PLATFORM Insurance Management

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This is great proposal that demonstrates the province of Ontario's willingness to create an improved business environment for developers and homebuilders, which will be of great help in the push to add to the housing supply. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100478

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Individual

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We were advised by legal council and our banking representatives to refuse acceptance of surety bonds as collecting from them is difficult. At the very least, a significant percentage (25%?) should be covered by cash or letter of credit. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100484

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Individual

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I am a planning and land development consultant working for two different land owners in Brampton on Queen Street. Municipal and Regional Planning Staff have passed a Precinct Plan designating a variety of Primary MTSAs and recommendations thereof for Density and Heights. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

Comment ID

100583

Commenting on behalf of

Federation of South Toronto Residents Associations (FoSTRA)

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Infrastructure Ontario has at times conveyed to members of our 29 Resident Associations across downtown Toronto some of its intentions regarding infrastructure and community benefits for TOCs along the Ontario Line. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100678

Commenting on behalf of

City of Burlington

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On behalf of the City of Burlington, thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Sections 70.3.1 of the Planning Act. Please see the attached documents for the municipality's submitted comments. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

Comment ID

100787

Commenting on behalf of

City of Hamilton

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October 9, 2024 ERO Number: 019-9198 Ruchi Parkash, Director, Municipal Finance Policy Branch Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2J3 Dear Director Parkash: Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

Comment ID

100896

Commenting on behalf of

Regional Municipality of York

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Please find attached, York Region’s submission to the Environmental Registry of Ontario #019-9198, on the proposed regulatory framework in support of pay-on-demand surety bonds to secure infrastructure obligations under section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100948

Commenting on behalf of

Peel Region

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Peel Region's comments are submitted via the attached letter. Key points include requests for: - assurances that municipalities will receive complete and timely payment from the bond product, and the ability to rectify a deficiency without objection from the landowner/homebuilder Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100969

Commenting on behalf of

Municipal Finance Officers' Association of Ontario

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RE: Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act (ERO 019-9198) Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

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100984

Commenting on behalf of

Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association

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Please accept the attached from the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) and its members as a submission to the government’s request for feedback on ‘Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act’ (ERO 019 Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

Comment ID

100993

Commenting on behalf of

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)

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Please find attached a letter from AMO President Robin Jones regarding the open call for consultation on the proposal corresponding to ERO Number 019-9198 on Surety Bonds. Read more

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Enabling the Use of Pay-on-Demand Surety Bonds to Secure Land-Use Planning Obligations under Section 70.3.1 of the Planning Act.

Comment ID

101018

Commenting on behalf of

City of Waterloo

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With the Province consulting on a proposed regulation on Pay-on-Demand surety bonds to be used to secure certain obligations that are conditions of land use planning approvals, staff at the City of Waterloo have prepared the following comments. Read more

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