The National Capital Commission (NCC)

Proposed Rezoning is in stark contrast to the mission of the NCC.
The mission and goal of the NCC is consistently stated to be to preserve greenspace and to contribute to the quality of the nations’ capital. It is surprising therefore that the NCC would even propose rezoning this land

Read the NCC’s Capital Urban Lands Plan (updated January 2025).

Highlights from the report :
Section 2:
The Capital’s Urban Lands play a key role in defining the perception of the Capital and represent an important contribution to the quality of life offered by the Capital Region. Many of the NCC’s properties… are lands that contribute significantly to the quality of the Capital’s setting.

These lands are home to several natural features and valued natural habitats that support biodiversity within the urban area. Combined, these features of the Capital are treasured by the general public. This Plan will seek to balance the increased use of parkland as a resource to animate the Capital and as space for events, while ensuring the conservation of the network’s natural functions and protecting the scenic, symbolic and cultural attributes these lands support.

Section 3: Shared objectives include the protection of biodiversity and ecosystem health, prioritizing sustainable and active mobility, the development of complete communities and the promotion of cultural vitality and its contribution to the Capital Region’s identity. The Capital’s Urban Lands are expected to contribute to a thriving, resilient and liveable urban region.

Mission Statement The Capital’s Urban Lands support the vision of an inspiring and dynamic Capital and serve national purposes. The Capital’s Urban Lands protect, improve and showcase the natural and picturesque quality of the Capital, they offer a welcoming and memorable experience for residents and visitors alike, and contribute significantly to the character and liveability of Canada’s Capital Region.