Municipality of Temagami - Approval of a municipality’s official plan

On May 30, 2025, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing received a complete application from the Municipality of Temagami for approval of a new official plan, adopted by By-law NO.25-1794 on February 13, 2025.

The new official plan will replace the existing plan, which came into effect in 2013. The new plan will guide growth and physical (land use) change across the planning area, while incorporating provincial objectives and community-driven priorities.

The proposed official plan will be reviewed for consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, and matters of provincial interest as expressed in the Planning Act.

This includes the protection of ecological systems, conservation and management of natural resources, supply of affordable housing, provision of employment opportunities and protection of economic well-being, efficient land use, conservation of energy and water, waste management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, among other interests. The proposed official plan is a result of the Municipality of Temagami’s review of the official plan currently in effect, as required under section 26 of the Planning Act.

The official plan is now before the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a decision in accordance with sections 17 and 26 of the Planning Act. As set out in subsections 17(36.5) and (38.1) of the Planning Act, the decision of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an official plan adopted in accordance with section 26 is final and not subject to appeal.