Take action on Bill 23

Ontario's Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act

Bill 23 was passed despite strong opposition, but it's not too late to take action!

Join rallies in Scarborough, Etobicoke and downtown Toronto on Saturday, December 3

CELA explains why we can still restore protections on our watersheds, farmlands/foodlands and democracy.

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To address the housing crisis, the provincial government thinks it needs to remove protections for natural ecosystems and farmland. Food, housing and environmental organizations across Ontario are pushing back to say we can and must work for affordable housing and preservation of our farmland, watersheds and green spaces.

See TUG's submission to the committee (an edited version of positions by Sustain Ontario and other contributors)

The deadline for committee submissions has passed, but you can still send comments to Premier Doug Ford and your MPP to share your concerns.

You can also sign on to a letter by:

Environmental Defence Canada

Toronto Environmental Alliance

Some backgrounders for more information:

Canadian Environmental Law Association

https://cela.ca/reviewing-bill-23-more-homes-built-faster-act-2022/

https://cela.ca/written-submission-to-standing-committee-on-bill-23-more-homes-built-faster-act-2022/

Environmental Defence

https://environmentaldefence.ca/2022/10/31/ontarios-housing-bill-is-actually-a-trojan-horse-for-environmentally-catastrophic-rural-sprawl

Chiefs of Ontario