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Local Government Week: October 19-25, 2008
A new way for children and youth in Ontario to learn about local government.

Housing Video

Together We're Building a Stronger Ontario Video
See how the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program is making a difference in the lives of Ontarians.

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Municipal Internship Program
Developing future managers and administrators for Ontario's municipalities.

New Website Design
We’ve redesigned this site to serve you better. We’d love your feedback.

Investing In Ontario Act
All municipalities in Ontario will benefit from infrastructure funding under the Investing In Ontario Act.

Residential Fire Sprinklers
Changes requiring fire sprinklers in multiple-unit residential buildings higher than three storeys come into effect on April 1, 2010.

Homeownership For Low-Income Renters
It is now easier for low-income Ontario families to buy a home under the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Homeownership Program.

Major Programs and Initiatives

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Provincial Municipal Review

The Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review is a joint review aimed at finding affordable and sustainable ways to fund and deliver services for Ontario families.

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Greenbelt Protection

By protecting 1.8 million acres of sensitive land from development, the Greenbelt protects the water we drink and the air we breathe.

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Brownfields Ontario

Brownfields are former industrial lands, now vacant or underused. Learn how we are clearing the way for brownfield redevelopment.