Brownfields Ontario

Brownfields redevelopment is a critical part of building strong, healthy communities. Redeveloping unused, former industrial or commercial sites will help revitalize neighbourhoods, create jobs and housing, and boost development in areas with existing transit, infrastructure and community facilities.

The Ontario government aims to promote brownfields redevelopment by providing a system that will return former industrial, commercial and institutional lands back into productive use. The government is working with stakeholders to improve and build upon provisions for cleanup and redevelopment under existing legislation.

The Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has the lead in co-ordinating provincial action on brownfields issues.

This website provides one-window access to information on brownfields and related legislation, land use planning, environmental protection and financing.