Key Provincial Initiatives
The Government of Ontario is taking a lead role in the future of its communities by setting a strong policy framework that balances the social, economic, environmental and cultural needs. Liveable Peel will ensure that the Region of Peel meets new and emerging provincial requirements.
Provincial Policy Statement (PPS)
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) is a key component of Ontario’s planning system as it sets policy direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning, growth management, environmental protection, and public health and safety. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released the PPS on March 1, 2005 to provide a stronger policy framework that guides communities in Ontario toward a higher quality of life and a better long-term future.
The PPS establishes the Region’s role in planning for growth, intensification and redevelopment. New settlement area policies will only permit expansions where it is demonstrated that opportunities for growth are not available through intensification, redevelopment or in designated areas. The PPS requires municipalities to co-ordinate and provide direction that cross municipal boundaries, such as natural heritage systems and resource management. It also provides the context for the Region’s participation in the Places to Grow - Growth Pan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Guided by the PPS, Liveable Peel seeks to address the social, environmental, economic and cultural needs of the Region through planning for future population growth, including growth management practices, protecting the environment and sustaining agriculture in Peel.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Provincial Policy Statement
Report to Region of Peel General Committee on the Provincial Policy Statement - Apr. 13, 2005
Places to Grow—Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
The Places to Grow Act was passed on June 13, 2005 and provides legal framework for growth planning in Ontario. This Act was followed by the passage of the GrowthPlan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on June 16, 2006, which includes planning requirements for Peel Region. The Growth Plan guides decisions on a wide range of issues, such as transportation, infrastructure planning, land use planning, urban form, housing, natural heritage and resource protection.
The Growth Plan requires 40 per cent of all residential development to be within the built-up (urban) areas of single and upper-tier municipalities, such as Peel, by 2015 and each year thereafter. This requirement is intended to accommodate expected population and employment growth within the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
The Growth Plan requires the province to work with municipalities to conduct sub-area assessments of employment areas, transportation, water and waste water, natural systems, agricultural areas and mineral aggregates. Liveable Peel will work to help the Region of Peel meet these requirements.
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal - Places to Grow - Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Greenbelt Plan
The Greenbelt Planwas released on February 28, 2005 and is retroactive to December 16, 2004. It provides permanent protection to the agricultural land base and essential ecological features and functions; and is comprised of the Niagara Escarpment and the Oak Ridges Moraine lands, settlement areas, as well as Protected Countryside comprised of agricultural, rural and natural areas.
The Greenbelt encompasses 1.8 million acres of land and spans 325 kilometres from the east end of the Oak Ridges Moraine near Rice Lake to the Niagara River in the west, and covers 80 per cent of Caledon and 1 per cent of Brampton, which amounts to 45 per cent of Peel Region. The Region of Peel, the City of Brampton and the Town of Caledon are required to implement the Greenbelt Plan through their official plans.
Liveable Peel aims to enhance and protect these natural and agricultural areas, through working with Caledon and Brampton, as required by the Greenbelt Plan.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Greenbelt Plan
Report to Region of Peel General Committee on the Greenbelt Plan - Apr. 13, 2006
Bill 51—Planning and Conservation Land Statute Amendment Act, 2006
Bill 51 - Planning and Conservation Land Statute Amendment Act, 2006 is intended to clarify planning rules and processes, implement provincial policies and municipal priorities, and support a more effective public process for planning communities in Ontario. Bill 51 is not yet law, and is subject to amendment before it becomes legislation.
Bill 51 also aims to implement the commitment of the Ontario government to sustainability, such as public transit, pedestrianism, intensification and improving access to processes of public participation in planning.
If passed by the Provincial Legislature, Bill 51 will strengthen Liveable Peel’s long-term sustainability planning objective and support Regional council’s strategic plan for a more liveable community.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Ontario Municipal Board / Planning Reform
Report to General Committee on Bill 51 - Feb. 14, 2006
Bill 43—Clean Water Act
The proposed Clean Water Act is intended to protect water at its source to ensure that all Ontarians have access to clean drinking water.
If passed, municipalities will have new significant responsibilities to implement provincially-approved source protection plans prepared by the conservation authorities and their source protection committees. Under the proposed legislation, communities would be required to oversee activities that may negatively affect their water quality.
Liveable Peel can help communities implement source protection plans and enhance their ability to eliminate potential threats, establish preventative measures to water contamination and find effective solutions through increased opportunities for public consultation.
Ministry of the Environment - Bill 43 - Clean Water Act
Report to General Committee on Bill 43 - Jan. 19, 2006
Links to Other Provincial Initiatives
Greater Toronto Transportation Authority Act
The Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement
Environmental Assessment Improvements
Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act
Revised:
Friday February 17 2023
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