Food and Farming

Ontario’s Greenbelt preserves agricultural land, supports stewardship, and builds economic success by creating new market opportunities for farmers.

 

Environment

Ontario’s Greenbelt protects and enhances iconic natural places and features and provides us with fresh air, clean water, and a thriving ecosystem.

 

Economy

Ontario’s Greenbelt is supporting and strengthening our local economy in key sectors, including food, tourism, and recreation – creating and keeping jobs in local communities.

 

Growth and Planning

Ontario’s Greenbelt supports a healthy, prosperous future for rural and urban communities, and encourages new approaches to planning challenges.

 

Featured News

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Cycling 101: Gearing up for the 2013 Ontario Bike Summit

Tour de Greenbelt 2011Spring is finally upon us and it brings us warm weather that’s perfect for picnics, farmers’ markets and cycling. And with the 2013 Ontario Bike Summit coming up I’m becoming more and more interested in purchasing a bike and trying out one of the many cycling routes traipsing through Ontario’s greenbelt. Continue reading

 

Canadian Environmental Grantmakers' Network releases Sustainable Cities report

Sustainable Cities reportCommissioned by the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers’ Network (CEGN), this report outlines some of the key issues related to urban sustainability in Canada, profiles some of the promising approaches, and explores various roles that the philanthropic community could play in moving communities forward in this field. The executive summary is provided below; for the whole report, please... Continue reading

 

ONTARIO GROUPS THANK GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD

Logos: Greenbelt, OFA, GFS, Real Food for Real KidsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 14, 2013ONTARIO GROUPS THANK GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL FOOD Consumers will once again be able to seek out and enjoy local foods, thanks to actions taken today by the Government of Canada.This announcement from Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon. Gerry Ritz addresses the concerns put forward by Ontario groups, regarding restrictive... Continue reading

 

Featured Grant

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Alternatives Journal

Various Issues

Focusing on contemporary environmental issues, Alternatives Journal appeals to both academics and the general public by increasing awareness of the Greenbelt and encouraging discussion on key issues of protecting it. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$10,000 - December 10, 2008

 

A few days to go until the #Ontariobikesummit. Can’t wait to hear what Dr. David McKeown has to say! @cycleontario @STRcanada #sharetheroad 1 day ago