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Telecommunications is a federal government responsibility. The approval of the location of new telecommunication towers is the responsibility of Industry Canada.
Under some circumstances (as outlined in the documents below), when new telecommunications towers are proposed, Industry Canada can request municipalities, (like the City of Toronto) to comment on the proposal to Industry Canada. In these cases, the City requests proponents to fill out the application form below.
This page contains information and links on:
The City of Toronto’s Telecommunications Protocol
The City of Toronto has adopted a protocol for the City’s comments to Industry Canada on telecommunication towers.
Staff Reports on Telecommunications Towers
The City of Toronto Planning Division's staff reports on the protocol can be found here:
City Councils Decisions on Telecommunications Towers
City Council's action on the staff reports and on the Planning and Growth Management Committee's recommendations can be found here as item PG13.2.
On January 28, 2009, City Council amended the Telecommunications Protocol. Council’s actions can be found here as item PG22.4.
The City of Toronto Planning Division's staff reports on the protocol can be found here:
Health Implications of Telecommunications Towers
The City of Toronto has adopted a prudent avoidance policy with respect to Telecommunication Tower radio frequency emissions.
Council's action on the Board of Health's recommendation can be found here as item HL10.3.
Industry Canada
Further information about Telecommunication Towers and Facilities can be found on the Industry Canada website.
If you have any questions about the City of Toronto's Telecommunications Tower and Antenna Protocol, please contact David Oikawa of the City Planning Division at doikawa@toronto.ca or 416-392-7188.
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