BILD Members: As part of our Federal Advocacy efforts and notably our Do Something campaign, BILD has requested that the Federal Government update the indexing thresholds for the GST/HST new housing rebate program to reflect current…
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CITY OF BRAMPTON | 2024 Fee Changes for Development Applications (Oct 21 PDC)
BILD Peel Forum, On October 21st the City of Brampton Planning and Development Committee will be receiving a report and presentation regarding their 2024 Fee Changes for Development Applications (Tariff of Fees By-law with Respect to…
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Coming in 2025: REGIONAL FORUM ROUNDTABLES In-Person
BILD Members – For 2025, BILD will be increasing its in-person Forum meetings (previously referred to as Chapters) in two capacities: (1) REGIONAL FORUM ROUNDTABLES We have heard from many of our members that they would…
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CITY OF BARRIE | *RESCHEDULED* Comprehensive Zoning By-law – Public Meeting (Nov. 14)
BILD SIMCOE FORUM, Please be advised that the scheduled public meeting for the City of Barrie’s City-wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law for October 1st has been rescheduled to November 14th. As a reminder, following the recent approval…
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CITY OF VAUGHAN | BILD Forum Meeting (October 18) – Draft Greenspace Strategic Plan
York Forum Members, As a reminder, on October 18th from 10AM-11AM, BILD and the City of Vaughan will be hosting a virtual forum meeting to discuss key components of the draft Greenspace Strategic Plan (GSP) and…
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TOWN OF WHITCHURCH STOUFFVILLE | Parks Plan and Parkland Dedication By-law Update – Open House (Oct. 17)
Members of the BILD York Forum, Be advised that on October 17th the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville will be holding a public Open House to discuss the Town’s draft Parks Plan. A draft Parks Plan is…
BILD MEMBER UPDATE – CBC and Parkland Appeals
BILD Members, This email provides members with an update on the ongoing and settled appeals related to several parkland and Community Benefits Charges (CBC) by-laws initiated by BILD. As a reminder, in support the Housing Supply…
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NVCA | Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy – Public Consultation
Members of the BILD Simcoe Forum, Be advised that the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is developing a Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy. As part of the process, they are conducting a public consultation to seek feedback…
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CONSERVATION HALTON | DRAFT 2025 PLANNING & PERMIT FEES
BILD Halton Forum Members, Conservation Halton (CH) has released their draft 2025 Planning and Permit Fee Schedules. As a reminder, in early 2023, Watson was retained to undertake a comprehensive review of CH’s planning and permit…
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CITY OF PICKERING | *Correction* Consolidated Zoning By-law (PDC – November 4)
BILD DURHAM FORUM, **As a follow-up to the email below, please note that the City of Pickering has issued a correction, this meeting is not a public meeting but instead a Planning and Development Committee meeting…
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