Should Oakville Get 11 New High-Rise Towers Near Transit?

Official title: Provincial priority request for four (4) Minister’s Zoning Orders for the Transit-Oriented Community in the Town of Oakville

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The Ontario government wants to bypass local zoning rules to build 11 mixed-use towers—up to 56 storeys tall—near transit in Oakville. These Minister's Zoning Orders would override the town's normal planning process. The sites are currently home to strip malls, medical offices, and parking lots.

Why This Matters

Live in Oakville or nearby? This could transform your neighbourhood. Eleven towers up to 56 storeys would replace strip malls and parking lots. That's thousands of new residents and major changes to traffic, schools, and local services. If you have opinions about how your community grows, now's the time to speak up.

What Could Change

If approved, developers could build 11 towers between 45 and 56 storeys on four sites near Oakville transit. The Minister's Zoning Orders would override local rules on building height, setbacks, density, and inclusionary zoning requirements. The town would lose its normal say over these developments.

Key Issues

  • Should the province override Oakville's local zoning to allow 56-storey towers?
  • Should inclusionary zoning and community benefit requirements be waived for these developments?
  • Is this the right approach to building transit-oriented communities?

How to Participate

  1. Read about the Transit-Oriented Communities Program to understand the provincial approach.
  2. Submit your comments on this consultation page before January 17, 2026.
  3. Email your feedback to transitorientedcommunities@ontario.ca.

Submit Your Input

Comment On The Zoning Order Proposal Draft Email

Key Documents