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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Organizing a Virtual Meeting about the OGA Council Letter Action

November 22, 2021

A short 2-page guide to holding a virtual meeting in your community about the OGA Council letter action.

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.

Resources for April 2021 Greenbelt Expansion Consultation.

November 22, 2021

This google document contains information and answers to help people submit their ideas to the provincial consultation process, which ends on April 19th, 2021.

Engaging Residents in the Provincial Greenbelt Expansion Consultation (March 2021)

November 22, 2021

This google deck is designed to assist OGA members wanting to engage their community in the Greenbelt expansion consultation.

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