The City of Markham is trying to legislate the theft of 4,500 acres of private land, mostly from local farmers, with a proposed "Whitebelt". This follows on the previous theft of 12500 acres under the provincial "Greenbelt". The white belt will prevent the sale of lands, the creation of severances, or any development on these lands under the disguise of “environmental protection”, “sustainable development” and “smart growth”. If the Markham theft is successful, it is expected to be tried everywhere else in Ontario. This environmental thievery must be stopped.
