[All] Bill 108 Submissions

[Eleanor Grant]

Thanks Kevin.

Also, for those who are so inclined, there's a province-wide day of action
against Ford's cuts on Friday June 7, the anniversary of his election.

Locally it's at Waterloo Square at 4 pm Fri, and they're going to march up
to Kitchener. It's labour-led but all groups worried about what Ford is
doing are welcome.

contact person Kelly Dick president at wrlc.ca
There really needs to be a speaker on environmental issues.

Eleanor



On Thu, 30 May 2019 19:22 Kevin Thomason, <kevinthomason at mac.com> wrote:

> As you are likely aware the provincial government has proposed a large
> number of very concerning changes to important legislation such as the
> Conservation Authorities Act, the Development Charges Act, the Endangered
> Species Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Local Planning Appeals
> Tribunal, the Ontario Heritage Act, and the Planning Act and crammed it all
> into the very inappropriately labelled "Bill 108, More Homes, More Choice
> Act."
>
> Bill 108 as it is currently written will actually do very little to
> increase the supply of affordable housing in Ontario and instead stands to
> seriously impact and reduce protections that support the health and
> prosperity of our communities and natural areas throughout our province.
> As usual the government has provided almost no time for response, little
> detailed information, and no public engagement on these changes that could
> have far reaching consequences.
>
> Our local governments and environmental/community organizations have had
> very little time to review the changes and respond however, the Region of
> Waterloo, City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, and Ontario Greenbelt
> Alliance have all provided feedback prior to the June 1st provincial
> feedback deadline.  Unbelievably, the provincial government is only taking
> three days to review all this feedback from hundreds of people,
> organizations, and municipalities before the scheduled vote on Bill 108 on
> June 4th which is absurd.
>
> Attached below please find the excellent reports from the Region of
> Waterloo and the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance which both provide a good
> overview of the proposed changes and potential impacts, along with
> suggestions and better solutions.
>
> If this approach and these actions of Doug Ford and his government makes
> you angry, I would also like to remind people of the upcoming June 8th
> meeting of environmental groups from across Ontario happening right here in
> Waterloo to plan a co-ordinated approach to the remaining three years of
> the Ford provincial government and ensure we are doing all that we can to
> limit devastating legislation like this Bill 108.  It would be great if you
> can attend to ensure your voice is heard and we have a strong local
> attendance.  Please be sure to register for the meeting at:
>
> https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/42479/event/1
>
> Somehow we will have to find the needed solutions and ensure the future
> survival of our communities, our province, and our planet in the years
> ahead.
>
> Sincerely,
> Kevin.
>
>
>
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