ENV COMM ONTARIO – Ontario’s land use planning system shapes how our communities develop and what activities may take place on the broader landscape. At the core of this system is the Planning Act, which is the primary land use planning law that affects municipalities and privately-owned lands. Under the authority of this law, detailed policy directions are set forth in the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). Its importance, in how it shapes both communities and the natural landscape, cannot be understated. Read More
