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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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168776

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This ERO reduces consistency across jurisdictions and undercuts local municipalities and their power to implement environmental-related changes. Bill 60 would provide the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing with the ability to override the Provincial Planning Statement. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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168786

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I think it's crucial that municipalities retain local planning authority. Also, consistency matters. I think it's a terrible idea for the Minister to be able to override previously approved policies.

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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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169283

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It is concerning that my voters rights are being eroded by the provincial government. Please stay out of municipal government jurisdiction and respect my rights as an informed voter. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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171323

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City of Belleville

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Regarding the Planning Act changes for as-of-right minor variances, Bill 60 would build on the regulation from Bill 17 and allow for the Minister of MMAH to pass further regulation to permit more as-of-right variations to other zoning standards. Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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171363

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I’m an Ottawa renter and small-business founder. Regarding Bill 60, Schedule 10 (Planning Act changes), I oppose measures that centralize decision-making and weaken municipal safeguards without transparent impact analysis. Requests to MMAH: Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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171527

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County of Dufferin

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The County of Dufferin is pleased to submit comments on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing ('MMAH') proposed changes to the Planning Act under Schedule 10 of the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 ('Bill 60'). Read more

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Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)

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171984

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November 11, 2025 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Provincial Planning Branch 13th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 PlanningConsultation@ontario.ca RE: Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 – Public consultation To whom it may concern: Read more

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