The Provincial Policy Statement is issued under the authority of Section 3 of the Planning Act. It provides direction on matters of provincial interest related to land use planning and development, and promotes the provincial “policy-led” planning system.
The Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 came into effect on March 1, 2005. The Planning Act requires that all decisions affecting land use planning matters "shall be consistent with" the Provincial Policy Statement.
The Provincial Policy Statement recognizes the complex inter-relationships among economic, environmental and social factors in planning and embodies good planning principles. It provides strong, clear policy direction on land use planning to promote strong communities, a clean and healthy environment and a strong economy. It includes policies on key issues that affect our communities, such as: the efficient use and management of land and infrastructure; protection of the environment and resources; and ensuring appropriate opportunities for employment and residential development, including support for a mix of uses.
The Government of Ontario is undertaking a review of its land use planning policies contained in the Provincial Policy Statement, as required by the Planning Act. The goal of the review is to make sure that the province's land use planning policies are effectively protecting Ontario's interests and to determine whether any changes need to be made to the policies.
The Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 came into effect March 1, 2005 and applies to all applications submitted on or after this date.
The Government of Ontario is undertaking a review of its land use planning policies contained in the Provincial Policy Statement.
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, together with other provincial ministries with planning interests will be holding Provincial Policy Statement, 2005 (PPS) review workshops in communities across Ontario.
The consultation has been concluded. This information is available for reference purposes only. The Government would like to thank our stakeholders, municipalities and citizens for providing comments on the draft Performance Monitoring Framework and draft Indicators for the PPS, 2005. MMAH, with the assistance of our partner ministry colleagues are now analyzing the input received with a view to enhance the indicators before finalization. Please check MMAH's website regularly for updates on the status of this initiative. Again, we would like to thank all Ontarians who gave us their input and advice.
Support materials are available to assist planning authorities and decision-makers with implementing the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005. Support materials are advisory only and are intended to illustrate ways for the policies to be implemented. Please check this site for periodic updates of support materials.
The Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2004, (Bill 26) received Royal Assent on November 30, 2004. The Act requires that planning decisions "shall be consistent with" the Provincial Policy Statement.
This Provincial Policy Statement came into effect on May 22, 1996 and was amended on February 1, 1997. It will continue to apply to all applications submitted prior to March 1, 2005 except for any applications that may be subject to earlier policy statements issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act.