CELA’s Framework for Analysis • The need: • For climate-safe communities; • to preserve the essential roles of conservation authorities and upper- tier municipalities in protecting water and natural heritage; • for robust community engagement; • for affordable, equitable quality housing supply. [...] therefore they don’t get designated) • No points for wetland complexes • No points for reproductive habitat for endangered or threatened species • No points for migration, feeding or hibernation habitat for endangered or threatened species • MNRF no longer providing oversight • Municipalities cannot determine a wetland to be “locally significant” under the OWES Ontario’s Consultation on Offsetting. [...] • The CA permits could no longer be denied due to concerns related to pollution or conservation of lands • Permits now would be mainly related to flooding, erosion, unstable soils or bedrock, dynamic beaches and hazard to persons or property • Many of the new amendments not yet in force Conservation Authorities Act • Section 28(4.1) – proposal for a permit by the Conservation Authority not to be r. [...] Bill 23 - Amended before Passage • Two of the other issues that CELA raised during consultations on Bill 23 included: • Removal of ability of community groups or members of the public to appeal planning decisions (ie third Party appeal rights) • Potential restrictions on municipal usage of green development standards for development applications • Both of these issues were amended before the final. [...] • See the proposal at Stay Involved - What Can Change • Act passed but sections continue to be un-proclaimed • Regulations expected but not passed or changed • New law introduced at another date • Policy change proposed at a later date • It is worthwhile remaining engaged on the issues you care about under Bill 23 and th.
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