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Date:December 5, 2025
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1.Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1 Monitoring of Growth Trends - Report: #2025-INFO-93 - December 5,
2025
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2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3.Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Municipality of Calvin - Strengthening Self Defence Protections and
Addressing Rising Home Invasions in Ontario - November 26, 2025
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3.2 City of Brantford - Professional Activity (P.A) Day on Municipal Election
Day - November 28, 2025
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3.3 City of Windsor - Bill 68 - Conservation Authorities Act - November 28,
2025
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4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
4.1 Ministry of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch - Black
Bear Harvest Management in Ontario - November 21, 2025
21
4.2 Employment and Social Development Canada - Publication of
FPTMinisters Responsible for Seniors Forum report on housing -
November 27, 2025
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4.3 Environment and Climate Change Canada, Chemical Production Division
- Final progress report for the asphalt Code of Practice - December 4,
2025
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5.Miscellaneous Correspondence
5.1 Ganaraksa Region Conservation Authority - Proposed Regional
Consolidation of Conservation Authorities ERO Notice #025-1257 -
November 28, 2025
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The Regional Municipality of Durham
Information Report
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2025-INFO-93
Date: December 5, 2025
Subject:
Monitoring of Growth Trends, File: D01-02-01
Recommendation:
Receive for information
Report:
1.Purpose
1.1 This report is the second of two biannual reports monitoring growth trends in
Durham. It presents historical population and household data for the Region and
area municipalities for the 2020 to 2025 period. It also includes short-term forecasts
for the 2025 to 2030 period.
1.2 The data is provided for the end of May to correspond with the timing of a Census,
and for December to correspond with the calendar year-end. Information presented
in this report is intended for use in various Regional studies and programs, such as
Development Charges Background Studies and in preparing capital budgets for
Regional infrastructure, as well as other agency initiatives.
2.Previous Reports and Decisions
2.1 Monitoring of Growth Trends – dated November 29, 2024 (2024-INFO-80).
2.2 Monitoring of Growth Trends – dated May 23, 2025 (2025-INFO-40).
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3. Historical Population and Household Estimates (2020-2025)
3.1 The population and household estimates presented in Attachments 1 and 2 are
based on:
a. Statistics Canada Census information for 2016 and 2021, including an
estimate for net undercoverage 1;
b. Statistics Canada Annual Demographic Estimates;
c. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) monthly housing
completion data; and
d. Building permits issued for residential demolitions.
3.2 The semi-annual population estimates presented in Attachment 1 indicate that the
Region’s mid-year (May) population growth increased by 11,930 persons from 2024
to 2025, representing a growth rate of 1.55%. The population growth for the five-
year period from May 2020 to May 2025 was 9.93%.
3.3 The semi-annual household estimates presented in Attachment 2 indicate that the
Region’s mid-year (May) household growth increased by 3,955 households from
2024 to 2025, representing a growth rate of 1.55%. The household growth for the
five-year period from May 2020 to May 2025 was 8.08%.
4. Short-term Growth Forecasts (2025-2030)
4.1 The short-term growth forecasts for population and households presented in
Attachments 3 and 4 are based on:
a. housing production estimates provided by the area municipalities;
b. an analysis of past trends; and
c. estimates of the timing and anticipated annual housing occupancy across the
Region 2.
4.2 The accuracy of the forecasts are subject to the risk of unpredictable changes in
economic conditions and other factors affecting residential growth (e.g. significant
changes in mortgage rates, persistently high inflation, building trade strikes, etc.)3.
1 Net undercoverage refers to the net population counts that are missed during the Census enumeration
due to persons with no usual residence, incorrect questionnaires, missed dwellings, away from home, etc.
2 Growth estimates are supported by a review of housing supply and development timing by Regional staff.
3 Although large and fast-growing municipalities across the province, including Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa,
Pickering and Whitby, have committed to meeting ambitious provincial housing targets; short-term growth
forecasts are principally informed by the supply of housing in the development pipeline, market and
economic conditions.
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The forecasts assume that the housing market will return to more robust growth as
inflation returns to normal, but there is a risk that current economic conditions will
persist for longer than expected.
4.3 The short-term forecasts indicate that in the next five years Durham’s population is
projected to increase from 783,560 in May 2025 to 867,800 in May 2030,
representing an expected 10.8% increase in population forecasted for the next five-
year period (refer to Attachment 3).
4.4 Similarly, the current number of households in Durham is projected to increase from
259,555 in May 2025 to approximately 287,260 in May 2030, representing an
expected 10.7% increase in households forecasted for the next five-year period
(refer to Attachment 4).
4.5 These forecasts recognize a significant amount of growth in Seaton, adding
approximately 3,900 households and 10,700 people to the forecast as that
community continues to be developed.
5. Relationship to Strategic Plan
5.1 This report aligns with the following Strategic Direction and Pathways in Durham
Region’s 2025-2035 Strategic Plan:
a. Connected and Vibrant Communities
• C1. Align Regional infrastructure and asset management with projected
growth, climate impacts, and community needs.
• C5. Improve digital connectivity and multi-channel access to information,
resources, and service navigation.
6. Conclusion
6.1 Growth across the region has slowed in recent years, and while it is expected to
improve over time, growth is likely to remain below long-term targets over the
forecast period.
6.2 Regional Council will continue to be kept apprised of emerging population and
household data and trends through regular updates of this information.
6.3 A copy of this report will be forwarded to the Area Municipalities, the Durham
Regional Police Services, Ontario Health atHome and the School Boards in
Durham.
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7. Attachments
Attachment #1: Semi-annual Population Estimates, 2020-2025
Attachment #2: Semi-annual Household Estimates, 2020-2025
Attachment #3: Semi-annual Population Forecasts, 2025-2030
Attachment #4: Semi-annual Household Forecasts, 2025-2030
Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Sandra Austin
Commissioner of Community Growth and
Economic Development
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Attachment 1
Note: All figures rounded
Source: Statistics Canada Census and CMHC monthly housing completions data.
Semi-annual Population Estimates, 2020-2025 (May and December)
Year Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham
2020
(May)
132,305 12,910 102,000 179,135 101,310 22,140 22,205 140,755 712,760
2020
(Dec)
132,705 12,850 102,865 179,530 103,755 22,175 22,275 142,630 718,785
2021
(May)
134,225 13,700 104,080 181,080 103,240 22,565 22,350 144,790 726,030
2021
(Dec)
134,630 13,725 105,525 182,210 103,985 22,550 22,360 147,220 732,210
2022
(May)
135,020 13,825 107,225 187,660 105,235 22,940 22,995 149,555 744,455
2022
(Dec)
135,645 13,845 108,265 190,055 105,790 22,930 23,075 151,315 750,920
2023
(May)
135,965 13,865 108,820 191,910 107,115 22,925 23,170 152,650 756,415
2023
(Dec)
136,370 13,880 109,335 193,775 111,280 22,935 23,295 154,430 765,305
2024
(May)
137,070 13,900 109,820 194,655 114,375 22,950 23,345 155,525 771,630
2024
(Dec)
137,565 13,910 110,520 196,885 117,825 22,940 23,520 156,950 780,110
2025
(May)
137,590 13,930 110,660 197,550 119,590 22,955 23,555 157,730 783,560
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Attachment 2
Note: All figures rounded
Source: Statistics Canada Census and CMHC monthly housing completions data.
Semi-annual Household Estimates, 2020-2025 (May and December)
Year Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham
2020
(May)
39,325 4,685 35,460 66,405 32,510 8,260 7,960 45,550 240,160
2020
(Dec)
39,450 4,785 35,730 66,595 33,215 8,275 7,990 46,110 242,140
2021
(May)
39,490 4,790 35,955 66,635 33,425 8,290 8,010 46,460 243,050
2021
(Dec)
39,610 4,795 36,455 67,050 33,665 8,285 8,010 47,240 245,110
2022
(May)
39,715 4,800 36,685 67,315 33,875 8,280 8,035 47,890 246,600
2022
(Dec)
39,895 4,805 37,040 68,175 34,055 8,275 8,065 48,455 248,770
2023
(May)
39,990 4,815 37,230 68,840 34,480 8,275 8,100 48,880 250,610
2023
(Dec)
40,110 4,820 37,405 69,510 35,820 8,275 8,145 49,450 253,540
2024
(May)
40,315 4,825 37,570 69,825 36,820 8,280 8,160 49,805 255,600
2024
(Dec)
40,460 4,830 37,810 70,625 37,930 8,280 8,220 50,260 258,415
2025
(May)
40,470 4,835 37,860 70,865 38,495 8,285 8,235 50,510 259,555
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Attachment 3
Note: All figures rounded
Source: Statistics Canada Census and CMHC monthly housing completions data.
Semi-annual Population Forecasts, 2025-2030 (May and December)
Year Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham
2025
(Dec)
139,450 13,950 112,900 199,300 119,800 23,150 23,600 158,600 790,800
2026
(May)
140,450 14,000 114,000 200,500 120,900 23,250 23,600 159,400 796,100
2026
(Dec)
142,100 14,100 115,800 202,550 122,750 23,450 23,700 160,750 805,100
2027
(May)
143,250 14,150 116,900 203,850 124,050 23,550 23,700 161,850 811,300
2027
(Dec)
145,250 14,250 118,750 206,050 126,350 23,750 23,750 163,650 821,800
2028
(May)
146,500 14,300 119,950 207,400 127,800 23,850 23,800 165,100 828,700
2028
(Dec)
148,650 14,400 122,050 209,750 130,300 24,100 23,850 167,500 840,500
2029
(May)
150,050 14,450 123,350 211,100 131,850 24,200 23,900 168,950 847,800
2029
(Dec)
152,400 14,550 125,550 213,450 134,500 24,450 23,950 171,450 860,300
2030
(May)
153,850 14,600 126,900 214,850 136,050 24,600 24,000 172,950 867,800
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Attachment 4
Note: All figures rounded
Source: Statistics Canada Census and CMHC monthly housing completions data.
Semi-annual Household Forecasts, 2025-2030 (May and December)
Year Ajax Brock Clarington Oshawa Pickering Scugog Uxbridge Whitby Durham
2025
(Dec)
41,020 4,850 38,630 71,500 38,570 8,360 8,250 50,790 261,950
2026
(May)
41,310 4,870 38,990 71,930 38,910 8,390 8,260 51,040 263,700
2026
(Dec)
41,800 4,890 39,610 72,660 39,510 8,460 8,280 51,480 266,680
2027
(May)
42,140 4,910 39,990 73,120 39,940 8,500 8,290 51,830 268,710
2027
(Dec)
42,720 4,940 40,620 73,910 40,670 8,570 8,310 52,410 272,160
2028
(May)
43,090 4,960 41,040 74,400 41,140 8,610 8,320 52,860 274,440
2028
(Dec)
43,720 4,990 41,760 75,230 41,940 8,690 8,340 53,640 278,320
2029
(May)
44,130 5,010 42,200 75,730 42,440 8,740 8,360 54,100 280,710
2029
(Dec)
44,830 5,040 42,950 76,570 43,290 8,820 8,380 54,900 284,790
2030
(May)
45,250 5,060 43,410 77,080 43,800 8,870 8,390 55,390 287,260
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2 P.O Box 818, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7
Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: (519) 759-7840 www.brantford.ca
November 28, 2025
Premier Doug Ford
Sent via email: premier@ontario.ca
Dear Premier Doug Ford:
Please be advised that Brantford City Council at its meeting held November 25,
2025 adopted the following:
12.4.11 Professional Activity (P.A) Day on Municipal Election Day – School Boards -
Councillor Carpenter
Councillor Carpenter read the title of his notice of motion:
WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are responsible for organizing and
administering municipal and school board elections every four years, as mandated
under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996; and
WHEREAS local schools are traditionally among the most convenient, accessible, and
familiar polling locations for voters in all communities; and
WHEREAS schools offer important accessibility features such as level entrances,
parking, and public visibility that make them ideal polling stations, particularly for
seniors, parents, and persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS the use of schools as polling locations can lead to increased costs with
regards to ensuring the safety and security of students; and
WHEREAS many municipalities face challenges securing suitable and accessible
alternative voting locations, resulting in increased costs and reduced accessibility for
voters; and
WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act provides that school boards shall provide their
facilities free of charge for the Municipal and School board elections; and
WHEREAS holding a province-wide Professional Activity (P.A.) Day for all publicly
funded schools on municipal election day would alleviate concerns from school
administrators for voting purposes while maintaining student safety; and
WHEREAS this coordinated approach would enhance voter convenience, improve
accessibility, and help strengthen civic engagement and democratic participation by
allowing electors to vote at their local schools without disrupting the student body; and
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2 P.O Box 818, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7
Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: (519) 759-7840 www.brantford.ca
WHEREAS it would also create efficiencies and potential cost savings for municipalities
by reducing the need to rent alternative facilities or implement special security
measures; and
WHEREAS aligning a P.A. Day with municipal election day would require minimal
disruption to the school calendar, as school boards already schedule several P.A. Days
each academic year; and
WHEREAS this measure would demonstrate a spirit of cooperation between the
Province of Ontario, local municipalities, and school boards to promote civic
engagement and fiscal responsibility;
WHEREAS the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario and it’s
members have lobbied the Province to establish a
P.A day on Election Day;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
A. The Council of the City of Brantford respectfully requests the Premier of Ontario to
consider directing all publicly funded school boards in Ontario to schedule a
Professional Activity (P.A.) Day on the date of the municipal election in each
election year; and
B. That this direction be made in consultation with the Ministry of Education,
the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and school board associations, to
ensure consistency across the province; and
C. THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:
i. The Premier of Ontario;
ii. The Minister of Education;
iii. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);
iv. The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA);
v. The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA); and
vi. All Ontario municipalities for their information and support
vii. MPP Will Bouma
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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2 P.O Box 818, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7
Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: (519) 759-7840 www.brantford.ca
I trust this information is of assistance.
Yours truly,
Chris Gauthier City Clerk,
cgauthier@brantford.ca
CC - The Minister of Education paul.calandra@pc.ola.org
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Bwallace@opsba.org
The Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association (OCSTA) aobrien@ocsta.on.ca
Association of Municipalities of Ontario - resolutions@amo.on.ca
All Ontario municipalities for their information and support
MPP Will Bouma - will.bouma@pc.ola.org
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From:MNR Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch
Cc:Wildlife Policy (MNR)
Subject:Black Bear Harvest Management in Ontario
Date:November 21, 2025 2:43:03 PM
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Stephen Casselman
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5th Floor NPeterborough ON K9J 3C7
ministère des Richesses
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Stephen Casselman
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au poisson et à la faune300, rue Water
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November 21, 2025 SUBJECT: Black Bear Harvest Management in Ontario Greetings, I am writing to inform you that the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is seeking feedback on
proposed policy and regulatory changes to black bear management. The proposal has been
posted to the Environmental and Regulatory Registries for 45 days for public review and
comment, closing on January 5, 2026. You can access the proposal and submit feedback
here:
English: Proposal to update the province’s black bear management approach | Environmental
Registry of Ontario
French: Proposition visant à mettre à jour l’approche de gestion de l’ours noir de la province |
Registre e…
Summary of Proposed Changes
1. Black Bear Population Objectives: Population objectives, described as ranges with
defined upper and lower limits, will guide management decisions. Preliminary Population
Objective Ranges (PORs) are proposed, based primarily on ecological data. We are
seeking public input to help incorporate social, cultural, and economic considerations to
refine the final objectives.
2. Harvest Management Guidelines: Final PORs will serve as benchmarks for assessing
the status of black bear populations and guide harvest management decisions. New
adaptive management tools are proposed (e.g., a resident draw to be used in areas of
concern), alongside harvest sustainability indicators to support sustainable management.
A defined allocation process will improve transparency and equitability in allocation
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between harvest sectors.
3. Regulatory Amendments: Proposed regulatory changes will extend protections for cubs
and females with cubs into the fall and clarify the prohibition on the possession of bear
bile to further promote long-term sustainable black bear management.
If the guidelines and final Population Objective Ranges are approved, the ministry has
proposed a 5-year province-wide transition plan. During this transition period, harvest
management decisions will not be applied based on the final Population Objective Ranges,
except as a pilot on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula, where unique concerns about the small,
isolated population require immediate attention. The transition plan will allow the ministry to
complete necessary preparations for implementation of the new guidance.
Black bears are an important part of Ontario’s ecosystem and natural heritage. Theseproposed changes aim to support responsible black bear management, taking into accountecological considerations, public interests, and the diverse perspectives of all Ontarians. Weencourage all interested individuals and organizations to review the proposal and share yourperspectives. Your feedback will help inform decisions and ensure that a wide range of viewsare considered in the development of black bear management approaches.
We look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, or would like to discuss theproposed changes further, please contact wildlifepolicy@ontario.ca. Thank you,
Stephen CasselmanA/Director, Fish and Wildlife Policy BranchOntario Ministry of Natural Resources Please note: As part of providing accessible customer service, please let me know if you have any
accommodation needs or require communication supports or alternate formats.
Taking pride in strengthening Ontario, its places and its people
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To:ClerksExternalEmail
Subject:Publication du rapport du Forum FPT des ministres responsables des aînés concernant le logement / Publication of FPT Ministers Responsible for Seniors
Forum report on housing
Date:December 3, 2025 11:52:23 AM
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To: communications external email <communications@clarington.net>
Subject: Publication du rapport du Forum FPT des ministres responsables des aînés concernant le logement / Publication of FPT
Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum report on housing
EXTERNAL
(English version follows)
Bonjour,
En juin 2021, le Forum fédéral, provincial et territorial (FPT) des ministres responsables des aînés a désigné les « logements avec
services de soutien pour une population d’aînés diversifiée » comme une priorité clé du Forum pour le cycle de travail de 2022 à
2025.
Aujourd’hui, nous sommes heureux d’annoncer la publication du rapport intitulé Besoins et défis en matière d’offre de logements
pour une population diversifiée de personnes aînées au Canada. Ce rapport décrit les conditions de logement actuelles et les
difficultés auxquelles sont confrontés les Canadiens âgés, ainsi que les tendances futures, en utilisant la mesure des besoins
fondamentaux en matière de logement pour mieux appuyer les politiques qui favorisent le vieillissement chez soi de manière
autonome et réussie.
Les personnes aînées représentent une population très diversifiée et en croissance rapide au Canada. Le logement joue un rôle
important pour répondre aux besoins de soutien que requièrent les personnes aînées et s’y adapter. Les recherches sur le logement
des personnes âgées sont donc essentielles pour mieux éclairer les politiques et les modèles futurs.
Le travail du Forum appuie les personnes aînées canadiennes afin qu’elles puissent recevoir les services et le soutien adaptés dont
elles ont besoin pour s’épanouir, peu importe où elles vivent.
Pour être au courant des prochaines consultations et des nouvelles concernant les aînés, consultez la page Facebook Aînés au
Canada, ou abonnez-vous à l’infolettre des aînés de la secrétaire d’État (Aînés).
Merci.
Emploi et Développement social Canada
Pour obtenir des mises à jour régulières, suivez-nous :
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Hello,
In June 2021, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for Seniors Forum identified "supportive housing for a
diverse seniors population” as a key forum priority for the 2022 to 2025 work cycle.
Today, we are pleased to announce the publication of the report on Housing Supply Needs and Challenges for a Diverse Seniors
Population in Canada. This report describes the existing housing conditions and challenges of older Canadians and future trends,
utilizing the measure of core housing need to better inform policies that support aging in place successfully and independently.
Older adults constitute a highly diverse and rapidly growing population in Canada. Housing plays an important role in meeting and
adapting to the level of support that older adults require, and research on housing is imperative to help inform future policies and
models.
The work of the Forum supports older Canadians to receive the tailored services and supports they need to thrive, no matter where
they live.
To stay up to date on future activities and news related to seniors, follow the Seniors in Canada, Facebook page or sign up for the
Secretary of State (Seniors) newsletter.
Thank you,
Employment and Social Development Canada
For regular updates, please follow:
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From:Produits / Products (ECCC)
To:ClerksExternalEmail
Subject:Rapport d’étape final pour le Code de pratique sur l’asphalte / Final progress report for the asphalt Code of
Practice
Date:December 4, 2025 2:02:30 PM
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EXTERNAL
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Rapport d’étape final pour le Code de pratique sur l’asphalte
Bonjour,
Par la présente, je désire vous informer que le Rapport d’étape final sur le code de pratique
pour la réduction des émissions de composés organiques volatils (COV) provenant de
bitume fluidifié et d’émulsion de bitume a été publié dans le site web du Registre de la Loi
canadienne sur la protection de l’environnement.
Ce code de pratique a pour objectif de protéger l’environnement en réduisant les émissions de
COV du secteur du bitume liquéfié d’au moins 40 % sur une période de six ans débutant en
2017. Le rapport d’étape final présente un résumé des données soumises par l’industrie pour
l’année civile 2023. Il s’agit du quatrième et dernier rapport publié depuis l’entrée en vigueur du
Code, marquant ainsi la fin de la période de mise en œuvre de six ans.
Les conclusions indiquent que le Code n’a pas permis d’atteindre les réductions d’émissions
COV ciblées. Pour combler cet écart, Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
(ECCC) collaborera avec l’industrie du pavage afin d’identifier les utilisations actuelles du
bitume fluidifié et d’évaluer les obstacles à la transition vers de l’émulsion de bitume à faible
teneur en COV pour ces usages. ECCC consultera également les principales parties
prenantes, notamment les organismes d’approvisionnement et les entreprises de pavage, afin
d’explorer des stratégies pour accélérer les progrès vers la réduction des émissions de COV.
Des renseignements supplémentaires sur les COV et sur le Code de pratique sont disponibles
sur la page web COV dans les produits de consommation et commerciaux d’ECCC.
Pour toute question concernant ce Code de pratique, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter à
l’adresse suivante : produits-products@ec.gc.ca.
Cordialement,
Martin Lacroix, Directeur par intérim
Division de la production des produits chimique
Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
351 Boul. Saint-Joseph
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
Final progress report for the asphalt Code of Practice
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Hello,
I am writing to inform you that the final Progress report on the Code of Practice for the
reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from cutback and emulsified
asphalt has been published on the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Registry web site.
The objective of the Code is to protect the environment by reducing VOC emissions from the
liquefied asphalt sector by at least 40% over a six-year period, beginning in 2017. This latest
report summarizes data submitted by industry for the 2023 calendar year and marks the fourth
and final report following the Code’s publication, thereby concluding the six-year
implementation period.
The findings indicate that the Code has not met its targeted VOC emission reduction. To
address this gap, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will engage with the
paving industry to identify ongoing uses of cutback asphalt and assess barriers to transitioning
to lower VOC emulsified products for these uses. ECCC will also consult with key
stakeholders, including procurement agencies and paving companies, to explore strategies for
accelerating progress toward reducing VOC emissions.
Additional background information on VOCs and the Code of Practice is available on ECCC’s
VOCs in Consumer and Commercial Products webpage.
Should you have any questions regarding this Code of Practice, please do not hesitate to
contact us at produits-products@ec.gc.ca.
Yours sincerely,
Martin Lacroix, Acting Director
Chemical Production Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 Saint-Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H3
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CONSERVATION
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
2216 County Road 28
Port Hope, ON LI A 3V8
Phone: 905-885-8173
Fax:905-885-9824
www.grca.on.ca
MEMBER OF
CONSERVATION ONTARIO
November 28, 2025
Proposed Regional Consolidation of Conservation Authorities, ERO Notice #025-1257
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Resolution GRCA 51/25
On October 31, 2025, Minister Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation
and Parks (MECP}, announced that the provincial government will introduce legislation
to amend the Conservation Authorities Act to create a new provincial agency, the Ontario
Provincial Conservation Agency (OPCA) under Bill 68. On November 27, 2025, Bill 68,
Plan to Protect Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2025 (No. 2) received Royal Assent.
Another key action announced at this time, by the Minister of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks, together with the Chief Conservation Executive, is the proposal
to consolidate the province's 36 conservation authorities into seven regional conservation
authorities, while maintaining alignment with watershed boundaries. On Friday,
November 7th, the MECP posted Environmental Registry Notice No. 025-1257
("Proposed Boundaries for the Regional Consolidation of Ontario's Conservation
Authorities"), the ERO posting remains open for public comment for a total of 45 days
until December 22, 2025 at 11 :59 p.m.
The proposed consolidation recommends Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
(GRCA) join with Central Lake Ontario, Kawartha Region, Otonabee Region, Lower Trent
Region, Crowe Valley and Quinte Region Conservation Authorities forming the Eastern
Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority (ELORCA). This regional conservation
authority would include 48 municipalities across the proposed region. As well, the area
covered by the ELORCA is 16 times the current jurisdiction of the GRCA and larger than
the area covered by the island of Jamaica. The population included is more than the
population of some Canadian Provinces.
At the November 27, 2025, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors
meeting, a staff report entitled "Bill 68, Schedule 3 Proposed Changes to the
Conservation Authorities Act and Proposed Boundaries for Regional Consolidation of
Ontario Conservation Authorities" which can be found at the following link,
https:/ /grca. on .ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11 /grca ca-act-amendments-as-per-bill-68-
update. pdf, was presented and the following resolution was received as written in the
report:
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Resolution GRCA 50/25 Page 3
needs of the watershed community, while meeting or exceeding provincial service
standards. The staff and Board are reachable through publicly available contact
information. Local governance and direction combined with local service provision allows
the GRCA to continue to be responsive to our communit y; and
WHEREAS consolidation will result in substantial transition costs, not the least of which
is time. In all facets, that would divert resources from front-line service delivery and delay
desired outcomes. Further, the loss of local watershed knowledge and community
relationships will add greater uncertainty, loss of trust, and delay for our watershed
residents. This includes the agricultural community, businesses, builders, developers,
and our municipal partners that seek timely and effective local advice, which is provided
through local pre-consultation; and
WHEREAS a proposed regional watershed would create a geographically vast and
administratively complex organization when joining the seven conservation authorities as
proposed in eastern Lake Ontario. This would be considerably worse if local offices do
not remain available and accountable to its membership, partners and the communities
they serve.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors does not support
the proposed "Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority" boundary
configuration as outlined in Environmental Registry Notice 025-1257; and
FURTHER THAT meaningful modernization can occur within the current watershed
based governance framework; and
FURTHER THAT the GRCA Board endorses further provincial evaluation of a more
focused specific model as a geographically coherent, cost-effective and locally
accountable alternative that advances the government's priorities of efficiency, red-tape
reduction and timely home construction; and
FURTHER THAT the Board asks that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and
Parks engage directly with affected municipalities and conservation authorities across
Eastern Lake Ontario through a working group; and
FURTHER THAT the Board of Directors direct staff to make a submission to the
Environmental Registry of Ontario consultations asking the Province to pause any
consolidation until more consultation can take place; and
FURTHER THAT a letter from the Chair containing this resolution, be forwarded to:
-the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and his Opposition critics; and
-the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (CA Office); and
-Ontario's Chief Conservation Executive, Hassaan Basit; and
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-Local Member of Provincial Parliament David Piccini, Northumberland - Peterborough
South and
-All local watershed municipalities, all municipalities in Ontario, and Counties within
GRCA's watershed.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The GRCA encourages all partners to review the posting at the following link:
https://ero.ontario.calnotice/025-1257 and submit comments prior to the closing date of
December 22, 2025.
For further information, please contact the undersigned at info@grca.on.ca
Yours sincerely,
,._
Vicki Mink
Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
CC:
-the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks and his Opposition critics; and
-the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (CA Office); and
-Ontario's Chief Conservation Executive, Hassaan Basit; and
-Local Member of Provincial Parliament David Piccini, Northumberland - Peterborough
South and
-All local watershed municipalities, all municipalities· in Ontario, and Counties within
GRCA's watershed.
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