Final Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan

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July 4, 2006
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Mark S. Winfield
Former Director, Environmental Governance
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The Ontario government released the final approved Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan on June 16, 2006. The Plan came into force on that date.

The Pembina Institute is concerned that the Growth Plan has evolved from its original bold vision for stopping sprawl, improving air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting natural areas and prime agricultural lands, and safeguarding sources of drinking water towards being an affirmation of "business as usual" development.

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Mark S. Winfield
Former Director, Environmental Governance

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