Zoning Bylaw: David Loganathan

Toronto Dept: But the city is considering a zoning bylaw that would stop houses of worship from setting up in areas zoned for industrial use sparking outrage among religious groups, according to The Star. The proposed changes are part of the city s larger effort to harmonize 41 separate sets of bylaws that existed before Toronto s amalgamation in 1998 and for years, churches have been popping up in industrial zones across Toronto. Old factories and warehouses are big and cheap, making them a perfect place for poorer, immigrant churches lacking the financial resources to build or buy a conventional building. Our places of worship provide a venue for spiritual growth, language and cultural advancement, said Pastor David Loganathan, of the Tamil Pastors Fellowship of Canada. Canada is a multicultural country, and many more people will be coming. I am thoroughly disappointed with the disregard shown to places of worship from this bylaw. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.