The Ontario Federation of Agriculture issued a statement Tuesday, clarifying where it stands on the controversial Greenbelt land swap.
The Ford government removed approximately 2,995 hectares of land from 15 different areas of the Greenbelt in December — while adding more land elsewhere — to build 50,000 homes. The government said the changes were part of its plan to build 1.5 million new homes in the next decade.The OFA said it prioritizes protecting Greenbelt land, but that its stance doesn't mean it is anti-development.
The OFA said it will remain "a willing partner" with the government to find solutions to address the housing crisis without having to develop on farmland.Premier Doug Ford was among politicians that made the annual trip to the International Plowing Match on Tuesday. Legislature usually shuts down for the day so politicians can attend, but this year the return from the summer break was pushed back a week to accommodate the expo.
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