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Our Policy Submissions

As the recognized voice of the planning profession in Ontario, OPPI frequently provides advice and counsel to the provincial government on proposed amendments to The Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), Guidelines and Regulations. OPPI brings together RPPs from particular sectors and/or with specialized skills to inform our recommendations and submissions. 

January 30, 2026

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OPPI Issues 2026 Pre-Budget Submission to Minister Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1097 (Community Improvement Plans)- November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1097 (Minor Variances)- November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1097 (Policy Statements & Minister’s Decisions)- November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1097 (Protected Major Transit Station Areas)- November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1100- Minimum Lot Sizes – November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1101- Development Standards Lot Level – November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1140- Harmonization of Road Standards – November 22, 2025

November 22, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 095-1099 – Simplifying Official Plans – November 22, 2025

November 21, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1035 – Amendments to the Building Transit Faster Act – November 22, 2025

November 21, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1071- Bicycle Lanes and Lane of Traffic – November 21, 2025

November 17, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1159- Training Centres – November 17, 2025

November 16, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-1077 (Community Improvement Plans)- November 16, 2025

November 10, 2025

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OPPI Response to ERO 025-0908 & 0909 – Species Conservation Act 2025 – November 10, 2025

October 11, 2025

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OPPI Feedback on Proposed Provincial Projection Methodology Guideline to Support the Implementation of the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (PPS, 2024)

June 4, 2025

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Feedback on Bill 2: Protect Ontario Through Free Trade Within Canada Act, 2025

May 16, 2025

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Feedback on Special Economic Zones Act, 2025

May 16, 2025

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Feedback on Proposed Changes to Endangered Species Protection in Ontario

April 16, 2025

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OPPI Feedback on Proposed Expansion of Strong Mayor Powers

April 9, 2025

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OPPI Letter Re: Labour Mobility in Ontario and Canada

November 19, 2024

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Submission to the Government of Ontario: OPPI Challenges Bill 212 Bike Lane Strategy

November 11, 2024

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Strengthening Ontario’s Planning Framework: Recommendations for a Resilient Future

October 28, 2024

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OPPI Statement on Bike Lanes from a Planning Perspective

August 20, 2024

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OPPI GPR Committee Recommendations – August 2024

May 14, 2024

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OPPI Letter Re: Ripple Effect of Proposed Changes to Ontario’s Land Use Planning Regime

May 11, 2024

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OPPI Feedback on Proposed 2024 Provincial Planning Statement Draft, ERO Posting #019-8462

May 9, 2024

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OPPI Feedback on Proposed Changes to Regulations Under the Planning Act… Relating to Bill 185…

May 9, 2024

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OPPI Feedback on Proposed Amendments re Municipal Planning Data Reporting

May 9, 2024

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OPPI Feedback on Zoning By-Law Barriers to the Creation of Additional Residential Units