The government of Ontario has announced its intention to reconsider its development plans in the urban areas of certain municipalities as part of a program to revise housing policies. Housing Minister Paul Calandra stated on Tuesday that he will soon introduce a new law aimed at reforming the "official plans" of municipal and regional municipalities. The changes will affect the following cities and regions:
- Barrie
- Belleville
- Guelph
- Hamilton
- Ottawa
- Peterborough
- Halton Region
- Niagara Region
- Peel Region
- Waterloo Region
- York Region
- Wellington County
Calandra has indicated that he is reviewing past decisions made by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to ensure that they have been made in a way that preserves and enhances public trust. He also emphasized that there has been excessive interference in these decisions from the Minister's office and individuals within that office.

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