[All] Bill 23 Update

Fri Mar 24 13:05:37 EDT 2023

Good Day,

Here’s an update this week on Bill 23, the Greenbelt attacks, and Regional Planning destruction:

1) Federal Government Steps Up With Greenbelt Study Announcement - it was fantastic this week to see Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault announce a study of development around the Rouge National Park including the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and other Greenbelt Areas.  This federal intervention could prevent the development of areas that Doug Ford has been pushing for.  It was impressive to see the strong wording that Minister Guilbeault used against the actions of the provincial government.  

	Government Press Release: 
	https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/study-launched-to-assess-effects-of-development-adjacent-to-the-rouge-national-urban-park-814663123.html <https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/study-launched-to-assess-effects-of-development-adjacent-to-the-rouge-national-urban-park-814663123.html>
	https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/03/21/ottawa-launching-study-that-could-delay-some-of-doug-fords-greenbelt-plans.html

	https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/federal-study-wont-delay-greenbelt-housing-plans-ford-says

	https://environmentaldefence.ca/2023/03/21/statement-welcoming-the-new-federal-study-to-address-threats-to-rouge-national-park-and-key-portions-of-the-greenbelt-removed-by-the-ontario-government/

	 https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-greenbelt-federal-assessment/ <https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-greenbelt-federal-assessment/>

	https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/greenbelt-rouge-park-1.6786037 <https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/greenbelt-rouge-park-1.6786037>

	An excellent article by the Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition with very strong wording against their Conservative MPs for endorsing Greenbelt destruction:
	https://www.bradfordtoday.ca/local-news/greenbelt-group-pleased-with-federal-intervention-more-studies-6736443

We need to be supporting and thanking Liberal MP’s for taking this bold and unusual move.  Please reach out to area Liberals such as Waterloo MP Bardish Chagger, Kitchener-Conestoga MP Tim Louis, Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, and other area MPs with gratitude.

	Letter of support to Federal MPs:
	https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/124590/action/1 <https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/124590/action/1>

	Blog about the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve: 
	https://environmentaldefence.ca/2023/03/20/what-the-hecks-a-drap-a-brief-recent-history-of-the-duffins-rouge-agricultural-preserve-from-the-rouge-duffins-greenspace-coalition-rdgc/ <https://environmentaldefence.ca/2023/03/20/what-the-hecks-a-drap-a-brief-recent-history-of-the-duffins-rouge-agricultural-preserve-from-the-rouge-duffins-greenspace-coalition-rdgc/>

2) Waterloo Regional Official Plan Rally April 2, 2023 - Join us on Sunday, April 2nd from 2pm to 3pm at our next rally event against forced urban boundary expansion and the development of farmland and natural spaces.  The Waterloo Regional Official Plan (along with other Official Plans such as Wellington County’s Official Plan) are currently awaiting approval from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark.  A decision could come at anytime potentially forcing thousands of acres of unwanted sprawl similar to what the province has done to the Halton Region and City of Hamilton Official Plans.

Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner are confirmed as speakers.  We want to draw attention to reports showing we already have sufficient lands for twice as many housing units as the province requires under Bill 23 and that Greenbelt land removals as well as forced urban boundary expansions are totally unnecessary.

Please let either Mike or Kevin know if you are able to help Lyndsay Dajka and the Rally Committee with the organizing of this event as we need volunteers to help at a welcome table and as marshalls.  We hope that you can join us for a fun-filled hour and help send a strong message on April 2nd!  Learn more at the official Facebook page:

	https://www.facebook.com/events/167796549418015 <https://www.facebook.com/events/167796549418015>

More details including a rally poster and social media materials are attached below.  Be creative with any signs you would like to make, bring some friends and please join us for some fun. 

3) Waterloo Regional Official Plan Lawn Signs - As part of the rally efforts we are printing 100 lawn signs in support of Regional Planning (example below).  Signs will be available at the Rally on April 2nd if you are interested.  

4) Building Hope for a Liveable Ontario (ALO) Webinars - the Alliance for a Liveable Ontario announced a new webinar series for concerned residents, community leaders, and experts who are looking for hope and ideas about how to build a liveable Ontario.  The series begins with a focus on Building the Right Housing in the Right Place:

Webinar 1: Where is the Land we need for housing?
Webinar 2: What type of housing do we actually need?
Webinar 3: Empowering Homeowners to become "Mini Developers".
Webinar 4: Success Story: Downtown Kitchener.

Learn more here and register:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyxkLxMpT3_k2f1HOItl3KNIJqLhyP7JBoYYAuQZpLmBGg3Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

5) Municipal Leaders for Stronger Communities Webinar - the next webinar called "Addressing Local Housing Issues: From Ineffective to Effective Solutions”  is being held on Wednesday, April 5th at 4 pm.  It features Colin Best (President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario) and Kevin Eby (Registered Planner, Former Director of Community Planning with the Region of Waterloo).

The panel discussion will focus on Kevin’s recent report on the large amounts of land already available for housing and discussion about what municipalities can do to address the actual causes of the housing problems facing their residents.

You can register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KvkQj4iRQiq7pU8XgbY4ig

Please encourage your local Council, municipal staff and community leaders to attend.

6) Ontario Water Guardians Petition - This past Monday, The Pointer published an Op-ed from the Ontario Water Guardians on the need to better protect Ontario’s water security:

	 Ontario’s water security must be better protected | The Pointer <https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthepointer.com%2Farticle%2F2023-03-20%2Fontario-s-water-security-must-be-better-protected&data=05%7C01%7Ckaavya.punn%40mail.utoronto.ca%7Cec049e76119b44f6dc6f08db29945910%7C78aac2262f034b4d9037b46d56c55210%7C0%7C0%7C638149489342992014%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D%2B6awjvjXujLripGHxwVdxCXHJBVUVZda92MhdaqLU4%3D&reserved=0>.   

The OP-ed includes links to the Coalition’s petition, which you are encouraged to sign. The petition is long but well worth reading. The full text has been sent to all MPPs, but only its two recommendations will be forwarded when you sign it:

	https://act.newmode.net/action/ontario-headwaters-institute/ontario’s-water-security-must-be-better-protected <https://act.newmode.net/action/ontario-headwaters-institute/ontario%E2%80%99s-water-security-must-be-better-protected> . 

7) Delusional Doug - Astoundingly this week Doug Ford stated “There’s no government in the history of this province that has done more for the environment than the PC government,” The Narwhal's @fatimabsyed and @EmmaMci have a running list of what his government has actually done for Ontario’s natural world: 

	https://thenarwhal.ca/ontario-environment-ford-explainer/

8) Housing Pledges Continue - Local municipalities continue to make housing pledges to pander to the provincial government and attempt to avoid falling out of favour with Queen’s Park:

	https://kitchener.citynews.ca/local-news/kitchener-council-approves-housing-pledge-supports-building-of-35000-homes-6732743

	https://kitchener.citynews.ca/local-news/city-of-waterloo-approves-affordable-housing-strategy-6732522

9) Environmental Assessment Act Changes - The provincial government is in the process of making a number of changes to the Environmental Assessment Act that could have negative impacts.  Be sure to learn more and speak up on the Environmental Registry of Ontario:

	https://ero/ontario.ca/notice/019-2546

10) Excellent Conservation Authority Resources - An Interactive Report Card has been released by Ontario Conservation Authorities on the State of Ontario’s Watersheds.  This is an extremely well done, easy to read and informative on-line resource that is well worth the time to review.  The GRCA has also released its own report card:

	State of Ontario’s Watersheds - An Interactive Report Card
	https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/14a8022345b145e3965b30e96197b134

	GRCA Report Card
	https://www.grandriver.ca/en/our-watershed/watershed-report-card.aspx

11) Leading Jane’s Walks - Kae Elgie had an excellent suggest to consider leading a Jane's Walk on these issues of Bill 23, the Greenbelt and Regional Planning that we are so concerned about where you can highlight firsthand areas that could be impacted by these sweeping changes.  The events are usually held the first weekend in May.  Learn more at:

	https://janeswalkwr.wordpress.com

12) Greenbelt Petition - There is a petition to Preserve the Greenbelt that is seeking 25,000 signatures.  Sign online at:

 	https://chng.it/7CG2rHHLRH <https://chng.it/7CG2rHHLRH>

13) Recent Media Articles - Press and media coverage continues on Bill 23, the Greenbelt, and Regional Planning:

	Globe & Mail - Citizen developers ready to build missing middle:
	https://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/article-citizen-developers-ready-to-build-canadas-missing-middle/

	CBC: Ontario already significantly missing housing target:
	https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-budget-2023-housing-shortfall-1.6788628

	Court ruling allows higher taxation on gravel pits:
	https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2023/03/23/court-ruling-paves-way-for-higher-taxation-on-gravel-pits.html

	TVO's The Agenda did an excellent show on Wednesday on the Greenbelt: 
	https://www.tvo.org/video/should-ontario-preserve-or-build-on-the-greenbelt <https://www.tvo.org/video/should-ontario-preserve-or-build-on-the-greenbelt>

    	And due to the controversy around the so-called "Father of Bribe" - Queen's Park opposition parties are asking for changes to rules around gift giving to MPPs family members:
	https://globalnews.ca/news/9564889/queens-park-politicians-gaping-loophole-gift-giving/ <https://globalnews.ca/news/9564889/queens-park-politicians-gaping-loophole-gift-giving/>

14) Kitchener Community Meeting March 29th at 7pm - The City of Kitchener is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss Bill 109. Bill 23, Bill 13 and other provincial changes related to housing.  More details are included in the advertisement below or online at:

	www.zoom.us/join/88957187595

15) National Farmers Union Resources - The National Farmers Union has created a bunch of great resources to support the Greenbelt and for people to use to express concerns about recent provincial government actions.  Examples are below and learn more online through the links available at:

	NFU Link Tree - lots of great petitions, etc.
	https://linktr.ee/nfuo

	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s8DisK-mqD1mUPiHwn01gitL1gbXYvCS7j5FPUlc0Bo/edit'

16) Ontario Budget 2023 - Yesterday afternoon the Provincial government released the 2023 budget with lots of announcements for new highways and tax cuts to corporations but not much for the environment.  Of note was housing expert Mike Moffat's criticism of housing starts. This points to how Bill 23 is the wrong policy mechanism for incentivizing rapid housing: 

	https://www.thetrillium.ca/opinion/ontarios-2023-budget-should-be-a-housing-shortage-wake-up-call-6748556 <https://www.thetrillium.ca/opinion/ontarios-2023-budget-should-be-a-housing-shortage-wake-up-call-6748556>

17) Motion Invites MPP to Regional Council to Talk on Bill 23 - Kudos to the Grimsby Citizens for Responsible Growth and the Niagara Regional Council who have invited their MPP to appear before Council to address outstanding questions on Bill 23.  There could be an interesting model here for other communities:

	https://grimsbycitizens.com/2023/03/23/motion-invites-oosterhoff-to-regional-council-to-talk-on-bill-23/

18) Bill 56 - the Fewer Floods, Safer Ontario Act 2022 - will be debated in the Legislature at 6pm on Wednesday, March 29th.  This private members bill is being introduced by Liberal MPP Mary-Margaret McMahon and seeks to increase public awareness of numerous flooding issues.

19) Reminder - No Meeting this Friday - Our next update meeting will be Friday, March 31st at 5:30pm:

	Topic: Grand River Watershed Bill 23 Bi-Weekly Zoom Meeting
	Time: Every Other Friday at 5:30pm EST

	Join Zoom Meeting
	https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09>

	Meeting ID: 826 4469 5701
	Passcode: 713374

Thanks for all the great efforts so far.  Please share any questions or ideas.

Cheers,
Kevin Thomason and Mike Marcolongo on behalf of all our community groups.

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A) Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 25th - 11am - 12 pm - Halton Hills “Save the Greenbelt and Stop Sprawl Rally" at Main and Ontario Streets in Milton (400 Main Street East, Milton)

Friday, March 31st - 5:30pm - Next update meeting on Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09 <https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644695701?pwd=bnRsUGtWSUcrRnFWR21uYVBISG9jZz09>

Sunday, April 2nd - 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Rally to Respect Waterloo Region’s Official Plan - 475 King St North, Waterloo - https://www.facebook.com/events/167796549418015 <https://www.facebook.com/events/167796549418015>

Wednesday, April 5th - 4:00pm - Municipal Leaders for Stronger Communities - Addressing Local Housing Issues - Effective Solutions - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KvkQj4iRQiq7pU8XgbY4ig

Saturday, April 15th - 11am - 12:30pm - Kincardine Rally Against Bill 23 - details below

Friday, Saturday and Sunday April 21st, 22nd, and 23rd - Lots of Earth Day Events happening across Ontario - https://environmentaldefence.ca/ytpweekend2023/ <https://environmentaldefence.ca/ytpweekend2023/>

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B) April 2nd Waterloo Rally Posters and Additional Information - please feel free to share and circulate these materials widely including the designs specifically for social media:

Rally Poster:

a) Rally Social Media - Instagram 

b) Rally Social Media - Twitter 

c) Rally Social Media - Facebook

d) Regional Official Plan Lawn Sign

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C) Municipal Leaders for Stronger Communities Webinar - April 5, 2023

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C) Kincardine Rally Information - April 15th

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D) Kitchener Community Meeting - March 29th at 7pm

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E) National Farmer’s Union (NFU) Resources

NFU Link Tree - lots of great petitions, etc.
https://linktr.ee/nfuo

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s8DisK-mqD1mUPiHwn01gitL1gbXYvCS7j5FPUlc0Bo/edit

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F) Speak Up and Ensure Your Voice is Heard:

Premier Doug Ford - doug.fordco at pc.ola.org <mailto:doug.fordco at pc.ola.org> or 416-325-1941
Steve Clark - Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - steve.clark at pc.ola.org <mailto:steve.clark at pc.ola.org> or 416-585-7214
David Piccini - Minster of Environment, Conservation and Parks - david.piccini at pc.ola.org <mailto:david.paccini at pc.ola.org> or 905-372-4000
Todd Smith - Minister of Energy - todd.smith at pc.ola.org <mailto:todd.smith at pc.ola.org> or 613-962-1144
Michael Parsa - Associate Minister of Housing - michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org <mailto:michael.parsaco at pc.ola.org>

Local Conservative MPPs:
Mike Harris Jr - MPP Kitchener-Conestoga - mike.harris at pc.ola.org <mailto:mike.harris at pc.ola.org> or 519-669-2090
Brian Riddell - MPP Cambridge - brian.riddell at pc.ola.org <mailto:brian.riddell at pc.ola.org> or 519-650-2770
Jess Dixon - MPP Kitchener South - jess.dixon at pc.ola.org <mailto:jess.dixon at pc.ola.org> or 519-650-9413

Local NDP MPPs:
Catherine Fife - MPP Waterloo - cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca <mailto:cfife-qp at ndp.on.ca> or 519-725-3477
Laura Mae Lindo - MPP Kitchener Centre - llindo-qp at ndp.on.ca <mailto:llindo-qp at ndp.on.ca> or 519-579-5460

Or use the Hold The Line Waterloo Region engagement engine to automatically address and send an e-mail you help to draft: www.holdthelinewr.org <http://www.holdthelinewr.org/>

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G) Other Upcoming Events That May Be Of Interest:

i) Move Your Money March:

Spotlighting the Role of the Big 5 Banks in Canada in financing Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
The Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives, Fridays for Future KW, and Fossil Free UW, are planning a "Move Your Money March" on Saturday, March 25th at 11 am at Waterloo Town Square.  All of the Big 5 Banks have increased fossil fuel loans in 2022 compared to 2021.  This is not congruent with a transition off of fossil fuels.  The Royal Bank of Canada is the fifth largest investor in fossil fuel infrastructure in the world. 

ii) Municipal Action Plan for Aggregate Standards:

The Reform Gravel Mining Coalition is pleased to invite you to the launch of our bold new Municipal Action Plan to create a just standard for aggregate policy in Ontario.
Join us ONLINE <https://www.reformgravelmining.ca/map_launch?e=0de73b7c874b1e35d9ba22e57716d16f&utm_source=reformgravelmining&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=map_launch_rsvp&n=2> Monday April 3 at 7PM
for the launch of the The High Road

“The High Road” is a practical handbook that lays out a plan for working with municipalities from the bottom up to push pause on new aggregate applications, review and improve existing aggregate policy in line with best practices, defend municipal participation in the face of disturbing policies that favor profit over people; and embolden the municipal movement to win a moratorium on gravel mining in the province.

The High Road: A Municipal Action Plan to Win a 
New Standard for Gravel Mining in Ontario

We’ll spend the evening reviewing key sections of the handbook, hearing from contributors and communities that are implementing this new municipal strategy, and answering questions from communities who are looking to engage with their local Councils. 

The handbook will be made available prior to the meeting.

iii) Other Recent Media:

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Kevin Thomason
Vice-Chair, Grand River Environmental Network

Phone: (519) 888-0519
Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
Twitter: @kthomason
E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com <mailto:kevinthomason at mac.com>
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