About Us
The Greenbelt Council is a key part of the government's approach to Greenbelt protection, which includes the Greenbelt Act, 2005 and a Greenbelt Plan that permanently protects approximately 1.8 million acres of greenspace across the Golden Horseshoe.
The Greenbelt Act, 2005 requires that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing appoint a Greenbelt Council to provide the Minister with advice on the Greenbelt.
Composition of the Council
The Greenbelt Council is comprised of one or more members who support the objectives of the Greenbelt, as well as a Chair, appointed by the Minister through the Public Appointments Secretariat. The members of the Greenbelt Council come from a variety of backgrounds and are all experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated to Greenbelt Protection.
Mandate
The mandate of the Greenbelt Council is to provide advice to the Minister on the Greenbelt. The Council’s Terms of Reference sets out those matters that the Council will provide advice on, which generally includes: the ongoing implementation of the Act and Plan, the development of performance measures to monitor the effectiveness of the Plan, any proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan, and the ten-year review of the Greenbelt Plan. The Council's Terms of Reference will be reviewed and revised at the request of the Minister or Council, or in the event that a new chair is appointed.
