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17 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A ugust 20,2020 theifp.ca Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Meetings at Halton Region Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. 08 20 20 The Regional Official Plan shapes how and where Halton grows--and your input is valuable as we make these decisions for our community! Halton is reviewing our Regional Official Plan to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our community today and in the years ahead. Reviewing the Plan also ensures we are aligned with Provincial policies and sets an updated framework for future land use in the Region. About the Review The Region has prepared Discussion Papers and summary documents, available on halton.ca/ropr, that provide information on each of the five theme areas under review, including: • Regional Urban Structure (Integrated GrowthManagement Strategy): Urban system and growth management policies to guide population and job growth. • Rural and Agricultural System: Agricultural policies to support the agricultural system in Halton. • Natural Heritage: Natural heritage system policies to preserve the natural environment and protect source water. • Climate Change: Land-use policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. • North Aldershot Planning Area: Implications of growth management, natural heritage and a rural and agricultural system in North Aldershot. Public Information Centres (PICs) You are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) online or by phone for each of the five theme areas at the dates and times listed below. A presentation will be given at the beginning of each meeting and will be followed by a Question and Answer period. To join a meeting: • Online: Visit halton.ca/ropr on the date of the PIC to access the Zoomwebinar. • By phone: Call 1-855-703-8985 (Toll Free) and use the meeting IDs and passcodes below. Those joining by phone are not able to submit questions live during the meeting--please email ropr@halton.ca or call 311 to submit questions in advance of the PIC. You can check halton.ca/ropr closer to the meeting to download a copy of the presentation in order to follow along. • Climate Change: Thurs., Sept. 3, 2020 | 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 954 5943 8249 | Passcode: 061845 • North Aldershot Planning Area: Wed., Sept. 9, 2020 | 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 955 3904 8081 | Passcode: 221448 You can also participate in the review process by completing our online questionnaires. You can participate in both or the one that most interests you. To learn more about the review process, submit questions in advance, or request presentation materials, visit halton.ca/ropr, email ropr@halton.ca or call 311 to connect with a member of the project team.We would be pleased to assist you. You can also sign up to receive updates by email. If you require an alternative format or need accessibility-related accommodation, please email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311, 1-866-442-5866 or TTY 905-827-9833. • Regional Urban Structure: Thurs., Sept. 10, 2020 | 7 p.m. Meeting ID: 988 5746 5521 | Passcode: 452716 • Rural and Agricultural System and Natural Heritage System (combined PIC): Thurs., Sept. 17, 2020 | 7 p.m. Webinar ID: 929 5192 2110 | Passcode: 930488 We're reviewing the Regional Official Plan Get involved and have your say! Every step of the way, our Small Business Centre has been providing resources, webinars and one-on-one consultations to help businesses navigate reopening and adjusting to the new normal. Our professional team of business consultants are here to support business owners and operators as wereopening and adjusting treopening and adjusting treopening and adjusting t continue to reopen our economy and maintain important safety measures and by-laws to protect the community. Visit halton.ca to access informative webinars, find helpful resources or set up a one-on-one consultation. You can also connect with our team by calling 311 to get help with questions about implementing the mandatory mask by-law or reopening in Stage 3. Gary CarrRegional Chair Supporting local businesses during the pandemic