{"id":1070141,"date":"2023-06-06T19:41:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/environmentaldefence.ca\/?p=39942"},"modified":"2023-06-06T19:41:34","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:41:34","slug":"toronto-mayoral-by-election-on-june-26th-is-vital-to-the-future-of-ontarios-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radiofree.asia\/2023\/06\/06\/toronto-mayoral-by-election-on-june-26th-is-vital-to-the-future-of-ontarios-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Mayoral By-election on June 26th is Vital to the Future of Ontario\u2019s Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"
The provincial government continues to attack Ontario\u2019s environmental protections and force sprawl onto farms and natural areas, rather than address the need for new homes in our communities. This means the responsibility to build new, affordable homes, stop car-dependent sprawl and reduce carbon emissions will largely fall on the City of Toronto \u2013 southern Ontario\u2019s largest city. In 2022, the provincial government gave additional powers<\/a> to the Mayor’s office, making this role even more essential for addressing important environmental, economic and social issues.<\/p>\n