Nimbyism And So Much More - The We Know Better Bubble
In contrast, there is another post this morning in the Neighbours Facebook group titled “Oakville Must Plan Its Own Future.” This is another missive from residents opposing the development of the Mid-Town Core. This is the second which drew my attention. A week or so ago, it was more of someone somewhere is doing something illegal. In others, there was no proof, just unfounded accusations. Let us examine the recent post, “Oakville Must Plan Its Own Future.” Oakville is not an island; it must adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and legislation. Under the Canadian Constitution, municipalities do not exist; rather, they are entities of the Provincial Government. This applies not only to Ontario but to every Province. The first Ontario Planning Act was enacted in the early 1930s under Leslie Frost. There is an intriguing connection to Oakville. The author of this legislation that established the foundation of planning in Ontario was Lorne Cumming. His son, Ed, subsequently became a...