At its July 27, 2023 Special…

At its July 27, 2023 Special Council meeting, Markham Council considered the proposed natural heritage policies for the Provincial Planning Statement. Markham Council previously provided comments on the balance of the proposed Provincial Planning Statement.

Markham Council adopted the following resolution at its July 27, 2023 Special Council Meeting:

1. That the July 5, 2023 report titled “Proposed Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Planning Statement” be received; and,

2. That the Province of Ontario be advised that the City of Markham has no concerns with the proposed natural heritage policies of the Provincial Planning Statement; and,

3. That the Province of Ontario be requested to review and update their natural heritage guidelines to support the implementation of the Provincial Planning Statement; and,

4. That this report be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the City of Markham’s comments on the proposed natural heritage policies of the Provincial Planning Statement; and further,

5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
to this resolution.

The full staff report is attached to this comment.