Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a reversal of his government’s decision to open parts of the Greenbelt to developers.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to allow developers to build projects on parts of the Greenbelt was under the auspices of providing additional housing. But it would never have been affordable.
Housing affordability remains a challenge in Toronto and surrounding areas, despite an increasing number of developments.
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The Ontario government has, under Doug Ford, revised policies and approaches in favour of developers. Policy reform is essential to address the growing problem of unaffordable housing.
The fact that parents may be physically absent from schools does not mean they are disinterested in their children’s academic and professional success.
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A visual art exhibit challenges inaccurate stereotypes of young Muslim women and instead presents complex and strong portraits.
Density is an idea sold to us by corporate developers who want to build on every last bit of green space. To fully enjoy our city now and for the future, we need more public green space.
As Toronto hurtles towards its population dense future, the making of significant green communities for its waterfront needs to be urgently considered.