Greenbelt Foundation Submissions

1. The Greenbelt Foundation occasionally sends submissions to governments on issues and policies that are relevant to the Greenbelt and our work, such as budget and environmental registry consultations, among others. We provide insights and advice based on our research and expertise that will strengthen the Greenbelt and Southern Ontario. 

Here is a list of our recent submissions:

More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. 

1. Wetland Evaluation System
   
2. Conservation Authorities
   
3. York and Durham

Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023. 

1. New Act regarding the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve easements and covenants
   
2. Proposal to Return Lands to The Greenbelt
   

Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan and Provincial Policy Statement. 

1. A Place to Grow, a Plan to Grow
   
2. Review of proposed policies adapted from A Place to Grow and Provincial Policy Statement

Bill 185: Cutting Red Tape to Build Homes Faster Act, 2024

1. Letter to Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs 
2. Response to Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Municipal Act, 2001 Changes (Schedules 4, 9, and 12 of Bill 185 - the proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) 

Proposed Provincial Policy Statement ERO posting #019-8462

1. Review of Proposed Policies for a New Provincial Planning Policy Instrument

Bill 5 – Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

1. Response to ERO number 025-0380 Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025

Bill 5 - Special Economic Zones Act, 2025

1. Response to ERO number 025-0391 Special Economic Zones Act, 2025