Thread by @lulex

Green Party leader MP @MikeSchreiner said Doug Sprawl’s agenda will benefit a small group of developers and speculators. We cannot and will not accept sprawl agenda.

MPP Catherine Fife said the Government’s affordable housing task force said we have enough room for 1.5 million homes in the existing development area. There is no need to expand.

A Greenbelt Alliance rep said we will need to keep people accountable with the official plan. Bill 23 will not solve the housing crisis. 1.5 million houses needed by 2031 is way behind. The wheels are coming off the bus. Market Definition for affordable housing isn’t reasonable.

The rep from Greenbelt Alliance noted Doug Ford hasn’t been showing up to work and Tory supporters are leaving.

City Council member Deb Chapman said there is plenty of room to grow in the currently approved areas. Ford is stripping powers from Municipalities. He is taking conservation authorities out of planning. His plan is a profit driven housing plan.

MPP Catherine Fife said the Ontario Government’s affordable housing task force said we have enough room for 1.5 million homes in the existing development area. There is no need to expand into the Greenbelt.

Green Party leader MPP @MikeSchreiner said Doug Sprawl’s agenda will benefit a small group of developers and speculators. We cannot and will not accept sprawl agenda.

Kitchener MP @morricemike said “Do not let the Federal government off the hook. This problem is created from every level of government. We need new non market affordable housing to help families.”

Here is a video of the #stoptheSprawl rally in Waterloo

https://twitter.com/lulex/status/1642607471872147456

Signs of the day. #stoptheSprawl

It was a beautiful sunny day at the #stopthesprawl rally in Waterloo.

Lots of people in Waterloo calling @fordnation to stop the sprawl. #onpoli

The view from the street at Waterloo’s Stop the Sprawl rally.

Lots of car honks, thumbs up and waves of approvals from drivers to the concerned citizens at the Stop the Sprawl rally in Waterloo.

People want housing for families not just hedge fund driven one person unaffordable condos. They want protection for environment and healthy communities not sprawl. They want the green Greenbelt and conservation areas protected. #stopthesprawl.

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