Jeff Bereza, Chair Manitoba Municipal Board
There has been much discussion around Bill 37, The Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act, in recent weeks. This legislation sets out a solid framework for economic growth by creating a mechanism for ensuring that development decisions are timely and consistent across Manitoba.
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Critics have suggested this legislation will erode the democratic process in local municipalities by overriding decisions and creating a backlog of frivolous appeals. Yet history has shown that undertaking a fair, open and transparent appeal process results in fewer appeals and a more accountable planning system overall.
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman: “As currently constructed, Bill 37 represents an attack on local democracy.
Winnipeg’s mayor and other municipal leaders have warned that democracy in Manitoba is about to take a hit.
Winnipeg’s mayor and other municipal leaders have warned that democracy in Manitoba is about to take a hit.
Bill 37, the controversial Planning Amendment and City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act, cleared the committee stage with few amendments and is set to become law. As currently constructed, Bill 37 represents an attack on local democracy, Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman told a legislative committee. The bill provides greater right of appeal to developers than residents, he said.
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