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“More Sprawl, Built Irresponsibly:” What Bill 23 and Development on Greenbelt-protected Land Will Really Accomplish
The Provincial Government desperately wants Ontarians to believe that to achieve “More Homes, Built Faster,” Bill 23 is necessary to: - reduce “red tape” for...
NFU-O Stands in Solidarity with CUPE Ontario Education Workers
National Farmers Union-Ontario (NFU-O) stands in solidarity with CUPE Ontario education workers, who, as of Friday, November 4th, are taking indefinite province-wide strike action against...
Letter to Durham Regional Leadership and Envision Durham Regarding Proposed Growth Plan
Dear Durham Regional Leadership and Envision Durham, We are sending this letter on behalf of the National Farmers Union-Ontario (NFU-O) and NFU-O Local 345...
Key Agricultural Election Issues 2022
Questions submitted by the National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) The NFU-O is an accredited farm organization whose members work together to advocate for policies...
Joint Letter Response to The Proposed Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Tool and Resulting Risk to Farmland, Drinking Water, and Natural Areas
Dear Minister Clark, RE: ERO 019-5285 and 019-5284 - The Proposed Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Tool & Resulting Risk to Farmland, Drinking Water...
Response to Proposed Guidelines for Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator
Re: ERO # 019-5285 Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator - Proposed Guidelines Dear Ministry, The National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) is an accredited farm...
Response to Housing Needs in Rural and Northern Municipalities
Re: ERO # 019-5287 Seeking feedback on Housing Needs in Rural and Northern Municipalities Dear Planning Consultation Staff, The National Farmers Union -...
Response to Proposed Amendment to the Greenbelt Plan and Ideas for Adding or Expanding Urban River Valleys
RE: ERO #019-4485 Proposed Amendment to the Greenbelt Plan, Proposed Amendment to the Greenbelt Area boundary Regulation O. Reg. 59/05, ERO 019-4483; and...
Letter to Niagara Regional Leadership Regarding Settlement Area Boundary Review
Dear Regional Staff, I am sending this letter on behalf of the National Farmers Union - Ontario (NFU-O) in response to Staff Reports PDS...