According to the Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods, "[A] Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) allows the Minister to directly zone land for particular purposes. The Minister does not have to give notice or consult with the public prior to issuing or revoking…
While people are dealing with the COVID pandemic, the Government of Ontario is setting the stage for development projects to proceed without public consultation or the right to appeal. Without alerting the public, the government has been issuing and revoking Minister’s Zoning Orders."
Here's what's involved and what you can do about it: Curtail misuse of MZOs
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