Greenlands system

The Greenlands System in Peel comprises features (such as rivers and forests) and the surrounding areas that link together and support them.

Bill 23/185 Implications on the Region of Peel Official Plan

As per Ontario Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022) and Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024), the Region of Peel Official Plan (RPOP), as of July 1, 2024, will be deemed to constitute an official plan of Peel’s lower-tier municipalities of Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga. For more information on the status of the RPOP, refer to Download the Official Plan.

This connected natural system provides natural services such as clean water and air, habitat for plants and animals, as well as cultural, recreational and health benefits.

Through the Peel 2051 Regional Official Plan Review, the goals of the Greenlands System policy review were to:

Ensure conformity with Provincial Policy Statement (PPS);
Identify actions that were needed to achieve the Region's natural heritage objectives; and
Develop a Greenlands System Strategy to update the Region's natural heritage system policies and identify a Regional Natural Heritage System.

Regional staff collaborated with the area municipalities, province, conservation authorities and other organizations on this review and update of the Regional Official Plan. The Region and its partners will continue to work together to protect, restore and enhance natural areas.

Greenlands System related Council and Committee reports and presentation

Updates on items related to the Greenlands System focus area have been provided to Regional Council and the Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC) throughout 2021. These reports and presentations are provided for reference below:

March 18, 2021 – Greenlands System Draft Policies and Mapping (Presentation to PGMC)

Supporting documents

For more information, email Regional Planning or call (905) 791-7800 ext. 4266.