Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Resources & Updates

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Securing Ontario: A Public Vision for the Greenbelt Review

This backgrounder outlines why the 2025 Greenbelt Review is a turning point. It highlights government inaction on water, farmland, and climate protections, while offering a clear public vision: strengthen and expand the Greenbelt, align housing and transit, and ensure evidence-based, rights-respecting planning.

A Municipal Leader’s Guide to the Greenbelt

This guide highlights how municipalities can use the Greenbelt to strengthen local planning, protect farmland and water, and build climate-resilient communities. Includes talking points, draft resolutions, and review recommendations.

Resources to Help the Greenbelt in 2025

September 19, 2025

The Greenbelt is turning 20 this year. We have various resources to help you advocate for a stronger, more protected and larger Greenbelt.

Statement: Introduction of the Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act

December 24, 2025

The Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee responds to the Province's proposed law to return 7,400 acres of farmland and natural areas removed from Greenbelt late last year back into the Greenbelt.

July 2023 Update

Our efforts are making a difference! Read more here.

June 2023 Update

Help spread the word about why the Greenbelt is vital to our future.

January 2023 Update

September 19, 2025

Learn about what you can do to help protect the Greenbelt in the New Year.

"Hands off The Greenbelt" Action

September 19, 2025

Read what you can do to stop the Province from taking precious farmland and natural areas out of the Greenbelt.

Sprawl: The Enemy of the Greenbelt

Interested in learning the basics about urban sprawl and its impact on the Greenbelt? This factsheet does just that.

Submission to April 2021 Provincial Greenbelt Expansion Consultation

October 3, 2025

On April 18th, 2021, over 50 organizations sent this submission to the Provincial Government. It sets out their thoughts on the February 202

New Report. Expanding Ontario’s Greenbelt: Getting it Right

October 3, 2025

Endorsed by over 100 groups and prominent individuals, this report provides a blueprint for how the Province can grow Ontario’s world-renowned 1.8 million acre Greenbelt, to increase the amount of farmland and natural spaces that are protected from urban sprawl.

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Statement from Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee regarding the Provincial Announcement to Remove Lands from the Greenbelt

January 11, 2023

Read the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee response to the November 4, 2022 provincial announcement for remove lands from the Greenbelt.

Building Complete Neighbourhoods with Gentle Density - The Portland Example

June 22, 2022

Watch a discussion of Portland's experience in building sustainable communities featuring Michael Anderson, Sightline Institute.

"Off the Shelf" Tools: Green Development Standards

June 22, 2022

Watch a discussion of real world examples of Green Development Standards in the GGH, featuring Gaby Kalapos, Clean Air Partnership.

From NIMBY to YIMBY

June 22, 2022

Watch a discussion of how to turn "gentle density' opponents into proponents, featuring Kevin Eby, former Director of Community Planning, Waterloo Region.

The Expert's Guide to Building Sustainable Communities Webinar Series

June 22, 2022

We’ve created this series for municipal leaders, municipal staff and community leaders who want practical tools and advice they can use to build affordable, sustainable and healthy neigbhourhoods -today..

Media Statement in response to proposed Provincial Greenbelt Expansion Announcement

March 24, 2022

Read the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Steering Committee response to the March 24, 2022 provincial announcement for a new consultation process to grow the Greenbelt.

Planning Resources for Building Affordable, Sustainable, Greenbelt Friendly Communities

March 16, 2022

If you are a local elected official, municipal staff or community member who wants to create more livable, affordable and Greenbelt-friendly communities, this resource is for you. It's full of presentations, articles and online resources dealing with housing, population growth projections, sustainable communities and community engagement tools.

Planning Presentation by Kevin Eby and Susan Lloyd Swail

March 16, 2022

This 40 minute video is a master class for municipal leaders, planners and community members who want to build affordable, sustainable and Greenbelt-friendly communities. You'll learn about the MCR process, the Growth Plan and get insights from two expert planners. It's a must-see for anyone serious about tackling the housing affordability crisis and building sustainable communities.

Greenbelt Success Stories: Launching the Greenbelt West Coalition

February 11, 2022

In December 2021, a committed group of activists in the western part of the Greater Golden Horseshoe launched a new coalition with a goal to expand the Greenbelt. Written by Coalition member Timothy Tam, this blog post tells their story and how they are working to make a bigger and better Greenbelt.