PDC200-2022

Creation of a Taskforce to Address Issues from Provincial Bill 23

Climate Action Land Use for Enviromental and Social Benefit City Council consideration on Nov 28, 2022

Background

Regional Councillor Palleschi, Committee Chair, advised the Third Reading Royal and Royal Assent will be taking place November 29, 2022 regarding Bill 23. The understanding is that, there is still opportunity to provide comments, specifically on financial aspects.

Source: City of Toronto

Item Description

Whereas Bill 23 will reduce the ability of municipalities to protect, conserve, enhance and manage the natural heritage system, leading to the loss of protected lands, further loss of natural heritage areas and wetlands potentially resulting in significant impacts such as increased risk of serious flooding and climate change risks,