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On April 24, 2026, Alto successfully completed the first round of early engagement marking the end of one of the most extensive public consultation initiatives ever conducted in Canada. The input gathered from the public, stakeholders and municipalities will inform the next phase of the project and a report of what was heard during this consultation will be published this summer. In the meantime, a brief summary of the engagement activities and participation can be found here.
During the early project engagement, many concerns were heard from rural communities across the corridor. In response to these concerns, Alto has published their commitment to rural communities that includes how they will:
- prioritize negotiated agreements
- offer fair, long-term compensation
- preserve road access and movement, and
- support agricultural productivity and development.
Updates on this information are now on their website:
Property Acquisition | Alto
Our Dedicated Approach to Agricultural Land | Alto
Working With the Agricultural Community | Alto
Preserving Access and Movement | Alto
Compensation Principles | Alto
Our Property Acquisition Process | Alto
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COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE ZA-26-04
NOTICE OF PASSING OF BY-LAW 2026-027
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY
BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2012-060, AS AMENDED
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE (ZA-26-04)
Applicant: The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
Location: All Lands within the Township
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley passed By-law No. 2026-027 on the 9th day of June 2026 under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 Section 34 as amended.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF BY-LAW 2026-027: The By-law amends Zoning By-Law No. 2012-060. As per Section 26(9) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 as amended, all zoning by-laws shall be amended no later than three years after the official plan is revised to ensure that they conform with the official plan.
The Zoning By-Law implements the Township’s goals, objectives, and policies identified within the Official Plan. The Zoning By-Law sets out the rules for how land can be used and developed within the Township.
Policy changes include provisions for hobby farms, accessory buildings, backyard hens, cabins, decks within waterbody setbacks, definitions, and other housekeeping matters. Updates to aggregate mapping and the zoning of existing subdivisions have also been approved. The Comprehensive Zoning By-law update applies to lands throughout the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.
TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley no later than the close of business on the 30th day of June, 2026, a Notice of Appeal, setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection.
TAKE NOTICE that the notice of appeal must be filed with the clerk of the municipality must set out the reasons for the appeal, and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
TAKE NOTICE that only the applicant, specified person and public bodies as defined in the Planning Act, and registered owners of lands to which the bylaw will apply and who made submissions at this public meeting or who have made written submissions to the Township before the bylaw is passed, will be able to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
TAKE NOTICE that no person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
EFFECT OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS: Any and all written and oral submissions relating to this application that were made to the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley before its decision in relation to the subject zoning by-law amendment have been, on balance, taken into consideration by the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley as part of its deliberations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the Zoning By-law is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the municipal office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For further information, please contact Brady McGlade, Planner. Tel: 613-267-6500 ext. 230. Full copies of all schedules and text associated with the Zoning By-Law are available at the municipal office or online at www.dnetownship.ca
Dated at the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley,
this 10th day of June 2026
Brady McGlade, Planner, RPP, MCIP
Planner
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, K7H 3C7
Phone: 613 267 6500 ext. 230
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
