Notice of statutory public meeting, June 9, 2026: Proposed Official Plan Amendment

When

June 9, 2026
4:00 PM
County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West in Paris
Live stream available on the County’s YouTube Channel at brant.ca/Live

Project File Number: OPA8-26-BK

Staff Contact: Brandon Kortleve, Manager of Policy Planning, Policy Planning Division (brandon.kortleve@brant.ca)

What is this about?

The County of Brant is proposing an amendment to its Official Plan, A Simply Grand Plan, 2023, under Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act. The changes are being brought forward to implement the Cainsville Premier Employment Hub Land Use Strategy, enabling the long-term development of Cainsville as a fully serviced, employment-focused hub with a high standard of urban design, infrastructure coordination, and environmental and cultural heritage stewardship.

Changes are proposed to include new and revised policies related to land use designations, employment area protections, servicing, development phasing, and permitted uses. The amendments introduce detailed direction for employment typologies, minimum lot sizes, density targets, branding, and design, while also including policies for existing supportive uses such as commercial areas. Overall, these updates aim to support coordinated, long-term employment growth, ensure efficient use of infrastructure, and provide clearer guidance on how development should proceed within the Cainsville settlement area.

A copy of the proposed official plan amendment will be posted for public review beginning on May 26, 2026, and will be found on the project page. The draft Strategy will also be released for public review at a later date and will also be made available on the project page.

Who can attend?

Any person may attend the Statutory Public Meeting and make a verbal presentation. Written submissions must be made to the Planning Division one week prior to the meeting at the address above.

What will happen at the meeting?

A public meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the proposed development. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear a brief presentation about the development, ask questions, and/or make statements either in favour of, or in opposition to the development. The County of Brant Council will review the proposal, supporting documents and listen to all public presentations. No recommendations are made at this meeting.

When are recommendations made?

A County of Brant Council meeting to vote on the recommendations will be scheduled in the future, and new notice will be provided of the next meeting date and time. If you wish to be notified of any Public Meetings or Council Meetings regarding this application, or to be notified of the decision on the proposed application, you must sign the register provided at the Public Information Meeting or make a written request to the County Clerk at clerks@brant.ca.

Where do I send written submissions?

Any persons may provide a written submission, or request to appear as a delegation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed application. Written submissions or in-person delegation registrations will be accepted by mail, e-mail or transcribed message by staff up to the Thursday before the Council meeting. Please forward your requests or submission to clerks@brant.ca or policy@brant.ca.

Who can appeal a Decision?

The applicant, the Minister or a specified person or public body as per the Planning Act may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). To learn more about your appeal rights, visit brant.ca/planningapplications

How can I learn more and share my feedback?

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please contact policy@brant.ca.