Ontario seeks feedback on employment, population forecasts

Proposed Amendment 2 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe

From the Infrastructure Ministry website November 2 2012

The Minister of Infrastructure is seeking feedback on Proposed Amendment 2 (2012) to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2006. Proposed Amendment 2 contains proposed policies that relate to population and employment forecasts for municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. 

The Greater Golden Horseshoe is a growing, thriving, economically strategic area that continues to attract people from across Canada and around the world. It is, and will continue to be, one of the fastest growing regions in North America. With the Growth Plan, Ontario is making sure that this growth helps our communities prosper while curbing sprawl, protecting the environment and strengthening the economy. 

The population and employment forecasts in the Growth Plan help communities across the region plan in a sustainable way. Proposed Amendment 2 includes extended forecasts for upper- and single-tier municipalities to 2041 and outlines proposed policies relating to those forecasts. Updating the Growth Plan’s forecasts will help ensure that we continue to manage growth responsibly. 

While Proposed Amendment 2, if approved, would result in changes to the Growth Plan including extended forecasts, it is important to remember that until any amendment is approved all decisions under the Planning Act or the Condominium Act, 1998 shall conform with the Growth Plan, including the current forecasts set out in Schedules 3 and 7.

For more detailed background information about the forecasts and the methodology behind them, please also view Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Forecasts to 2041 – Technical Report.  

View Proposed Amendment 2 

View Frequently-Asked Questions on Proposed Amendment 2 

Get Involved 

Your feedback on Proposed Amendment 2 is important. Please send your comments by February 8, 2013 to:

Ontario Growth Secretariat 

Ministry of Infrastructure 

777 Bay Street, 4th floor, Suite 425 

Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 

Email: placestogrow@ontario.ca 

Fax: (416) 325-7403

Please be aware that any comments provided, apart from any personal information, become part of the public record and may be shared. Prior to making any comments, please review how we handle the information you provide.