Consultation Process

Canada Lands Company (CLC) operates in more than 20 towns and cities across the country. The company’s work helps to create strong, vibrant and sustainable communities using surplus property no longer needed by the Government of Canada.

Long before the first shovel hits the ground, CLC seeks input from municipalities and the public on the best possible re-use of each property -- and how it can meet the needs of local residents, both now and in the future.

Consultations

Following its acquisition of a specific property from a government department or agency, CLC seeks initial input and eventually feedback on its plans by speaking directly with local residents and the municipality. Our methods for seeking comment include:

Introductory Meetings

CLC arranges meetings with local councillors or all of city council, as well as established community and business groups. In these meetings, CLC provides an overview of the company and comparable projects from across the country. The community and business groups have the opportunity to provide CLC the community’s first impressions on redevelopment considerations.

Workshops/Open Houses/Public Meetings

In certain circumstances, CLC uses open houses to give the public an opportunity to learn more about the company and how it operates.  These events are usually held early in the development process to gain the insight of local residents -- and again, later in the process, to provide an opportunity to view CLC’s proposals for the property and provide feedback. 

Advisory Committees

In some cases, CLC will form an advisory committee of local residents to provide input on specific elements. These elements might include, for example,, heritage or legacy aspects, of a new community or project that the company is developing.  These committees play an important role in helping to define CLC’s vision for properties. 

Municipal Approvals Process

As a non-agent Crown corporation, CLC is subject to all municipal and provincial regulations for its developments. CLC is also required to seek all of the necessary approvals from local officials before work is started on any property.  This means local residents can also provide feedback on CLC’s project proposals during the formal public meeting phases of the municipal approval process.  CLC’s consultations on projects do not replace official consultations legally required by a municipality or other level of government.