Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Saskatchewan Document type Legislation Date 1990 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Land commission Land tenure Land consolidation Land reform Land valuation Subdivision of land Inspection Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Planning Act sets out the ground rules for land use planning in Ontario and describes how land uses may be controlled, and who may control them. In particular, the Act aims to: 1) promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment within a provincial policy framework; 2) provide for a land use planning system led by provincial policy; 3) integrate matters of provincial interest into provincial and municipal planning decisions by requiring that all decisions shall be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement when decision-makers exercise planning authority or provide advice on planning matters; 4) provide for planning processes that are fair by making them open, accessible, timely and efficient; 5) encourage co-operation and coordination among various interests; 6) recognize the decision-making authority and accountability of municipal councils in planning. Full text English Website www.gov.on.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Plans of Subdivision (O. Reg. 544/06). Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2016) Keyword: Land tenure, Subdivision of land, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Land-use planning, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Energy Undertakings: Exempt Undertakings (O. Reg. 305/10). Legislation | Canada | 2010 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations, Natural gas, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX