Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

What is the role of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing from a planning perspective?

1. Provides grants and loans for rural and urban development projects.

2. Grants severance consents in Southern Ontario.

3. Hears appeals concerning land use.

4. Oversees the Planning Act and generally assists municipalities with planning matters.

5. Develops official plans for municipalities in the province.

6. Approves all municipal building permits before they are issued.

The correct answer is: Oversees the Planning Act and generally assists municipalities with planning matters.

The correct answer is D. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing plays a crucial role in overseeing the Planning Act in Ontario and provides assistance to municipalities on planning matters. This includes providing guidance, support, and ensuring that planning decisions align with provincial policies and legislation. Option A is incorrect because the ministry does not typically provide grants and loans for rural and urban development projects. Option B is incorrect as severance consents in Southern Ontario are usually under the jurisdiction of the local municipality or the local Committee of Adjustment. Option C is incorrect as appeals concerning land use are usually heard by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, previously known as the Ontario Municipal Board. Option E is incorrect as developing official plans for municipalities is primarily the responsibility of the local municipality. Option F is incorrect as the approval of municipal building permits is typically done by the local municipality, not the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.