Places to Grow Act, 2005 (S.O. 2005, c. 13).

The purposes of the Places to Grow Act are (a) to enable decisions about growth to be made in ways that sustain a robust economy, build strong communities and promote a healthy environment and a culture of conservation; (b) to promote a rational and balanced approach to decisions about growth that builds on community priorities, strengths and opportunities and makes efficient use of infrastructure; (c) to enable planning for growth in a manner that reflects a broad geographical perspective and is integrated across natural and municipal boundaries; (d) to ensure that a long-term vision and long-term goals guide decision-making about growth and provide for the co-ordination of growth policies among all levels of government. 2005, c. 13, s. 1. The Act under section 4 provides powers to the Minister to prepare the growth plan, the Act then continues establishing under section 7 the content of the Plan and making provisions about many aspects of the Plan preparation process, approval, amendments among others.