This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on:
February 14, 2026
Proposal summary
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has received a proposed new official plan from the Lakehead Rural Planning Board for a decision. The purpose of the proposed plan is to achieve consistency with provincial policies, and to establish goals, objectives and local policies to manage and direct physical (land use) change within the area.
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Gorham and Ware,
ON
Canada
Site location details
Unorganized Townships of Gorham and Ware and the Dawson Road Lots 1-20
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Lakehead Rural Planning Board
3250 ON 130, Rosslyn ON
Oliver Paipoonge,
ON
P7K 0B1
Canada
Proposal details
On November 21, 2025, the Lakehead Rural Planning Board adopted a new official plan for the Townships of Gorham, Ware, and the Dawson Road Lots (Lots 1-20, Concession A and B, east of the Kaministiqua River), by by-law 001-2025. 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.
The new official plan, if approved, will replace the existing plan, which came into effect in 2013. The new plan will provide guidance and direction for development within this unincorporated area.
The ministry will review the matter for consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, and conformity with the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario, 2011 and matters of provincial interest as expressed in the Planning Act. All feedback received will be considered before presenting any potential modifications to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for a decision.
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.
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435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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Jamie Kirychuk
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6S7
Canada
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Jamie Kirychuk
435 James Street South
Suite 223
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6S7
Canada