On October 14 Council agenda there is my motion about the anticipated review of the Greenbelt. 

My motion has been seconded by Councillor Anesty.    I regret that the motion is so long but I felt the importance of the issue demands a summary as to why the issue is important.  Its  appropriate that King passes this motion as more than 98% of our land mass lies within the GB.

Collectively we are at a critical time. The Greenbelt Plan

• is water security and food sovereignty
• protects natural assets
• is a response to climate change
• enables an agricultural economy

As indicated in the motion a review of the Plan is mandated and the motion demands that the review is transparent and evidence based.

Our Official Plan identifies that our objectives are shaped by four pillars:  environmental, economic, socio-cultural and financial. We need to find the balance of these pillars and still conform to Provincial policies including the Greenbelt Plan.

Deputations expressing your support or lack thereof of this motion can be made.as I provided notice of it. To do so please register at clerks@king.ca by noon on  Oct. 14 or If you prefer you can e-mail your comments to clerks@king.ca and they will be distributed to Council members and appropriate staff.