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ARTICLE · 31 JANUARY 2019

Amendment 1 – Proposed Changes To The Growth Plan For The Greater Golden Horseshoe

On January 15, 2019, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry) released proposed amendments (Amendment 1) to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 (Growth Plan).

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On January 15, 2019, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry) released proposed amendments (Amendment 1) to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 (Growth Plan). The government is undertaking a consultation process that is open until February 28, 2019, which provides an opportunity for stakeholders to give feedback on the proposed amendments. To complement Amendment 1, the province has also released accompanying modifications to O. Reg 311/06, Transitional Matters – Growth Plans, a framework for provincially significant employment zones, and proposed modifications to O. Reg 525/97, Exemption from Approval – Official Plan Amendments.

The purpose of these changes is to increase the province's available housing supply, streamline the process for transit growth, attract investment and foster job creation, and improve the planning process for rural communities. Amendment 1 also walks back the Growth Plan's long-term goal of net-zero

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