The Provincial Planning Statement 2024 came into effect on October 20, 2024.
The Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024) Consistency Exercise is an initiative to review the City’s Official Plan and recommend Official Plan Amendments to bring the Official Plan into consistency with the PPS 2024.
Please check back periodically for updates on upcoming consultation opportunities and status updates on forthcoming reports.
On August 20, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced the release of the final version of the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS 2024). The PPS 2024 came into effect on October 20, 2024 and replaced the previously issued Provincial Policy Statement 2020. On this date, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was also revoked.
As required by the Planning Act, the City is undertaking a review of the Official Plan and will bring forward Official Plan Amendments for Council’s consideration to ensure that the Official Plan is consistent with the PPS 2024.
The PPS consistency exercise will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 will focus on addressing policy conflicts between the Official Plan and the PPS 2024, while Phase 2 will focus on ensuring that the Official Plan aligns with and supports the objectives of the PPS 2024.
Public consultations on the PPS Consistency Exercise will begin in early 2025. This webpage will be updated once the consultation meetings are scheduled.