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Why we need the OMB more than ever
Monday, March 14th, 2011
Mar. 11, 2011
Rather than thwarting democracy, the OMB aids it. When Nimbyism is on the rise, as it is today, the interests of a vocal few can overwhelm the interests of the majority. In this case, the common good calls for denser, taller development at key points in the city. Without it, Toronto will never be able to accommodate its booming population growth without endless urban sprawl. As a check on unreasonable Nimbyism, the OMB is needed more than ever.
Tags: ideology, participation, rights, standard of living
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Sorry, politicos, our diversity’s one thing you can’t take credit for
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Mar. 13, 2010
A 2008 poll showed that in big Canadian cities like this one, 65 per cent of residents agreed that taking immigrants from diverse backgrounds was an enriching and defining part of our Canadian identity – not just okay, mind, but enriching and defining. The proportion of Canadians under 35 who felt positively was even higher – 75 per cent – which suggests that comfort with immigration and diversity will only grow over time.
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