I am a little perplexed as…

I am a little perplexed as to why the Ministry is involved in this proposal in the first place, when your own government website indicates the key reasons for an MZO as being used for the following reasons:

MZOs are primarily used to expedite projects that deliver on government objectives, such as affordable housing, manufacturing plants, educational facilities, and transit-oriented communities.

What part of ripping up a golf course, ruining natural habitat, building in flood zones and affecting an existing neighbourhood to make room for affordable homes (that will be sold for over 2 million dollars) requires the fast tracking involvement by the ministry? Give the power to the city that is being affected as there is no reason for you to be involve. It doesn't meet the criteria laid out by your own government.