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185405

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Municipalities are responsible for ensuring that new development can be safely serviced, integrated into existing infrastructure, and supported over the long term. Read more

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185413

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The above Acts fail to ensure the development of healthy living environments and are a violation of the essence of what it means to be a Canadian. Canadians have a right to trees, grass, sunlight, birds and fresh air. The Acts invite the violation rather than protection of these rights. Read more

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185416

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Friends of the Tay Watershed (https://www.taywatershed.ca/)

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The Friends of the Tay Watershed respectfully submit the following comments regarding Ontario’s Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026. Read more

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185418

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Adopt the recommendations (follow links submitted below) of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) as expressed in their May 4, 2026 responses Re: ERO 026-0300 and ERO 026-0309 — Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 and OALA Response to Pr Read more

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185452

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Any changes that remove requirements or support for municipalities to build their cities in an environmentally sensitive approach is a step backwards and should be resisted. When will this archaic provincial government wake up to fact that we are living on an environmental precipice?

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185453

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No Clearcuts Kingston, Inc

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As a representative of a significant fraction of knowledgable citizens in an upper tier municipality, the changes described do not benefit the citizens of Ontario. They benefit only the developer. Climate change is the reality we are all living. Read more

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185461

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In view of climate change that is ravaging cities around the world, this is the most damaging proposed legislation. This legislation should be withdrawn. Read more

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185469

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This shift points in exactly the opposite direction urgent planetary systems collapse calls for. Wrong direction! Turn around 180 degrees. The new Planet friendly North Star is and must be increasingly bioregional, regenerative lens, localized with people and place Respectfully, Read more

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185475

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We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on Bill 98 and support the Province’s objective to streamline land use planning, reduce approval timelines, and accelerate the delivery of housing and supporting infrastructure. Read more

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185478

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Re: ERO 026 0300 and ERO 026 0309 — Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 Thank you for the opportunity to provide my comments. Read more

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185480

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Global Climate Breakdown is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events around the world, including heatwaves and droughts, large storms and floods, as well as wildfires and air/climate pollution that is resulting in mass human migrations and significant damage to the global economy, includin Read more

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185485

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Wellington County

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Please find attached County of Wellington staff comments related to legislative and regulatory changes proposed through Bill 98- Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026. Regards, Jameson Pickard Senior Policy Planner Read more

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185496

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Township of Puslinch

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On behalf of Township of Puslinch Council, the attached comments are respectfully submitted for consideration with respect to ERO Posting 026-0300 regarding consultation on Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, Building Code Act, 1992 and Municipal Act, 2001 Changes (Schedules 1, 2 and 7 Read more

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185503

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The provision “ Removing redundant requirement for municipalities to include climate change policies in their official plans,” is a race to the bottom, i.e. just at the time when a big push for environmental regulations is required you are limiting municipalities from going beyond the minimum. Read more

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185509

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Valery Group

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Valery Group appreciates the opportunity to provide comments regarding the proposed changes to the parkland dedication framework under Bills 23 and 98 and the related regulatory proposal respecting developer-identified parkland. Read more

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185511

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Conservation Ontario

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Please find attached Conservation Ontario’s Consolidated Response to Bill 98 (Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026) Legislative and Regulatory Proposals (ERO# 026-0300, 026-0309, 026-0310, 026-0311, 026-0312, 026-0313, 026-0314, and 026-0315). Read more

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185520

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Individual

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Ontario Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Infrastructure Act. Read more

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185521

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Individual

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Regarding proposed changes to Official Plan contents and land use types, the Council of Tay Valley Township is pleased to see Indigenous Engagement included. Read more

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185528

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While I support the goal of accelerating housing supply, I am concerned that Bill 98's removal of municipal authority over 'sustainable design' and 'enhanced development standards' creates significant long-term liabilities. Read more

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185535

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This bill includes many provisions that seem to be steps backwards as regard to environmental protections. Read more