Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator
The Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator was established in 2005 to help the Province, municipalities, developers and community groups resolve issues related to growth management, land use and infrastructure planning, and environmental protection.
Any individual, municipality or business can request assistance from the Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator, which operates in an independent and impartial manner. Requests for assistance will be considered in the context of provincial objectives.
General criteria for Provincial Development Facilitator involvement include:
- The facilitation request relates to ongoing, large-scale planning and/or development matters with infrastructure and/or environmental issues that are overarching in nature and may cross municipal boundaries and/or watersheds;
- The matter appears to fall under the mandate(s) of two or more provincial ministries and/or agencies, and it is unclear which ministry/agency may have the lead in terms of coordinating a provincial response;
- The matter arises out of the implementation of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Provincial Policy Statement, the Greenbelt Act and Plan, or other relevant provincial legislation, plans and/or policies.
When prioritizing external requests for facilitation services, the Provincial Development Facilitator will have regard for time constraints, the interests of the various parties, and any outstanding legal matters, including tribunal hearings and/or active litigation.
For more information, contact:
Office of the Provincial Development Facilitator
T: 416-325-0835
E: OPDF@ontario.ca