Greenbelt Development

• Guilbeault suspending urban park study after Ford’s Greenbelt reversal

  Steven Guilbeault is expected today to stop a study of the Rouge National Urban Park that was launched after Premier Ford opened nearby protected lands to development.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2023
  
• Hamilton reaction to Ontario’s Greenbelt reversal swift as mayor says she’s ‘thrilled’

  Mayor Andrea Horwath was one of many Hamiltonians thrilled by the Greenbelt reversal, but wants more including the return of agricultural land forced into the urban boundary.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2023
  
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• Hamilton landowners speak out in favour of Ford government’s Greenbelt plan

  A landowners group, among those who delegated at a special planning committee, are speaking out in favor of the Ford government's plan to build on former protected lands.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2023
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• Hamilton to consider resisting Greenbelt facilitators after public meeting

  After spending hours in a Greenbelt discussion with constituents, councillors may face a late September vote reconsidering engagement with a provincial facilitator.

  Entertainment

  Sep 15, 2023
• Greenbelt is Ontario’s jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's disappointed the federal environment minister indicated he'd consider intervening in the province's Greenbelt development plans.

  Politics

  Jan 27, 2023
• Mega rally held in Hamilton to stop development in the Greenbelt

  Bill 23 - the Build More Homes Faster Act - allows development on previously protected lands with the stated aim of building more homes in the province. 

  Environment

  Dec 4, 2022
• Bill Kelly: David Crombie’s resignation from Greenbelt Council sends a strong message

  The former Conservative cabinet minister's resignation shows that protecting the environment isn't just a left-wing issue, nor should it be, writes Bill Kelly.

  Commentary

  Dec 7, 2020
• Ontario government reverses course on bill that could open Greenbelt to development

  Clark says the government has heard from legislators, municipalities and stakeholders who were concerned about the impact the bill could have on the protected lands.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2019
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• Ontario government proposes to increase housing supply by changing Toronto-area growth plan

  The government says the changes would come while maintaining protections for the Greenbelt, an area designated to keep environmentally sensitive land from urban development.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2019
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• Bill Kelly: Doug Ford backtracks on Greenbelt promise

  Doug Ford's broken Greenbelt promise is more than just a reversal in policy; it's a dangerous retreat to a time of environmental ignorance, Bill Kelly says.

  Dec 11, 2018