Policy Responses

We closely monitor proposed provincial legislative and policy changes that effect the parks and recreation sector. We review and analyze proposed changes and provide recommendations informed by latest parks and recreation research and member feedback.

2025 Policy Responses

Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park Preliminary Management Plan

Proposal Number: 019-9209

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2024 Policy Responses

Bill 212 - Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024 - Framework for bike lanes that require removal of a traffic lane.

Proposal Number: 019-9266

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Developing a management plan for Bigwind Lake Provincial Park

Proposal Number: 019-7814

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Expanding protected areas in Ontario - Sites proposed to be regulated under the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006

Proposal Number: 019-8618

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Review of proposed policies for a new provincial planning instrument

Proposal Number: 019-8462

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A regulation to prescribe entities under the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017

Proposal Number: 24-MSAA001

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Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to Enhance Municipalities' Ability to Invest in Housing-Enabled Infrastructure

Proposal Number: 019-8371

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Proposed regulatory changes under the Planning Act relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing barriers for additional residential units

Proposal Number: 019-8366

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