Battling for the repeal of Bill 23
On November 28th, 2022, the Provincial government passed Bill 23, the “More Homes Built Faster Act.”
Amongst many other measures, this bill proposes to remove 7400 acres from the current Greenbelt, and significantly reduce development revenues from developers.
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This shortfall in revenues will likely come in the form of higher taxes to residents, thereby subsidizing developer’s projects.
The Bill also significantly reduces the resources and legislative role of municipalities and Conservation Authorities when it comes to future development.
Many pop-up rallies have been held to oppose these measures at MPP’s offices all around Southern Ontario. A “Water Walk” was recently held in Barrie, led by Jeff Montague of the Beausoleil First Nations. Citizens have been calling, writing to MPPs and making submissions to the Ontario Environmental Registry.
Bill 23, as currently proposed, will mean:
- higher taxes for municipalities due to reduced Development Charges
- more sprawl and less affordable housing
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- loss of wetlands and more flooding
- paved over farmland
- a chopped up Greenbelt
- reduced protection for endangered species
- climate damage
- Conservation Authorities gutted
The fight’s not over yet. What can you do to press for a repeal of Bill 23 ?
- Call or write to your MPP and ask them to repeal Bill 23
- Here is a link to a list of MPPs and area MPs
- For source material to use in your letter, read this powerful letter composed by Claire Malcolmson of the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition.
- Attend a rally
Wed. Dec. 13th Hamilton – Neil Lumsden’s Office – Unit 102, 115 Hwy. 8, Hamilton, L8G 1C1
Wed. Dec. 21st Toronto Caroling – TENTATIVE- DETAILS TBA.
- Sign a petition
- Stay informed with webinars and news
- Find out more from our partners at Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition and Environmental Defence