The Barrie City Council has approved a new Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to attract more businesses and create jobs in designated employment areas within the city. The initiative is designed to make commercial and industrial land in the Employment Development Community Improvement Project Area more attractive for new companies looking to move into the area.
Council passed By-law Number 2026-019 on March 4, 2026, and published the formal notice of the decision on March 17, 2026. The project aims to speed up infrastructure improvements and make it easier for businesses to invest in specific employment lands.
By making these designated areas more competitive, the city hopes to strengthen the local economy and provide more work opportunities for residents. The plan provides a framework for future development projects that will focus on growing the city’s job market.
Residents or business owners who wish to contest the decision have until April 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to file an official appeal. These appeals must be submitted to the Ontario Land Tribunal for consideration.
