Push back - 185 - phone call

Bill 185 includes a provision that would strip the public of the right to appeal land use decisions at the Ontario Land Tribunal. 

Don't let the Ford government take your voice away! Use our simple and automatic calling tool to call Premier Doug Ford today to urge him to amend Bill 185 and uphold the right of residents and community groups to participate in planning decisions that affect our lives and the environment.

 

How it works:

  1. Fill in your information below & click "Make the Call"
  2. We will call you and connect you with your representative (have your phone ready)
  3. Use the script (on the next page) to leave a message or speak with someone (there are extra talking points if you wish to include them in your conversation)
  4. Type any notes you wish to share with us in the text box at the bottom of the script page
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Phone Script 

I am calling to urge you to amend Bill 185 by removing unjust provisions that erode local democracy by stripping away public appeal rights at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). It is fundamentally undemocratic to provide appeal rights to corporations like aggregate companies and developers, and not to members of the public, such as residents and community groups. Planning decisions about our communities require a balanced public approach. Please amend Bill 185 and uphold the public right of appeal at the OLT.

 

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