| Reviews and makes decisions on
site specific planning applications |
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| Is the approval authority for upper
tier and single tier OPs |
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| “Shall have regard to” or "shall be
consistent with" provincial
interests |
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| Provides training and technical
support |
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| Continually looks at ways to
improve the planning system |
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| Ensures that the OP is up to date |
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| Defends municipal decisions based
upon provincial interests at OMB |
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| Is the only ministry which can
appeal a municipal decision |
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