The Association of Ontario Land Economists (AOLE) is concerned with the economic facets of land ownership, use and development in Ontario.

The Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT) is a non-profit, self- governing organization committed to the promotion and welfare of planning technician and technology professionals throughout Canada.

The Canadian Journal of Local Government (CJLG) is an independent journal aimed at better understanding local government policy and management in Canada. CJLG is supported by the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO).

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is a division of the Government of Canada that helps Canadians meet their housing needs, and offers housing research and advice to government, consumers and others in the housing industry.

The Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Canada is the national organization representing the unification of the accounting profession in Canada.

The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association is a non-profit organization that represents Canada’s public and private sector water and wastewater services, suppliers and partners.

The Ministry of Education is committed to providing high-quality, inclusive and affordable early years, child care and publicly funded education in Ontario.

The Ministry of Finance provides policy analysis and advice, manages tax and benefit programs, and reports on the province’s economic and fiscal plans.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is an independent, not-for-profit corporation funded by the municipalities of Ontario to assess and classify all properties in Ontario in compliance with the Assessment Act and government regulations.

Founded in 1891, Municipal World is a magazine devoted to connecting municipalities with the information they need and promoting effective municipal government across Canada. 

Places to Grow is the initiative run by the Ontario government to plan for growth while supporting economic prosperity, protecting the environment and creating a high quality of life in our communities. Resources like the Land Needs Assessment Methodology for the Greater Golden Horseshoe can be found here.

The government agency responsible for providing Canadians with the statistics they need to help them better understand Canada’s population, resources, economy, society and culture. Informative pages include Community Profiles and Census Area Profiles, Data Tables, and the CANSIM Housing Tables.