Council unanimous in opposing Ontario Conservatives’ Bill 23

Kawartha Lakes’ newly sworn-in council came together at only their second official meeting to unanimously show their concern and frustration with Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, that is currently before a committee at Queen’s Park chaired by Haliburton – Kawartha Lakes – Brock MPP Laurie Scott.

Council put aside ideological differences and voted 8-0 to support the stand being taken by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario who are asking that the approval process for Bill 23 be slowed down, and that places like Kawartha Lakes get an opportunity to share their legitimate concerns before millions in potential development costs are downloaded to the municipalities from developers if the bill, as written, becomes law.