Bill 17 – FUN responds
Our overriding concern is the undue haste with which this legislation is proceeding, without scrutiny or opportunity for public input at Standing Committee. Regardless of the intent or content of the legislation this is undemocratic and wrong.
Municipalities have a legislated responsibility to protect public health and environmental wellbeing. Restricting their ability to exercise those duties will not protect Ontario or build housing faster.
The proposed changes will only reduce the quality of new housing and communities and expose Ontarian residents to greater environmental risks. We are a democratic society, and this bill would add several measures to make us otherwise.