Development Liaison Advisory Committee (DLAC)

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released the housing starts for 2025 across Canada.

The six-month trend in housing starts increased (4.1%) in September (277,147 units), according to CMHC. The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of total housing starts for all areas in Canada.

Actual housing starts were up 19% year-over-year in centres with a population of 10,000 or greater, with 22,375 units recorded in September, compared to 18,806 units in September 2024. The year-to-date total was 178,033, up 5% from the same period in 2024.

To read the full report, click HERE.

The City of Greater Sudbury is inviting residents to share their priorities for the 2026-2027 municipal budget. Feedback can be provided from Wednesday, October 8, to Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Residents are encouraged to get involved and help shape Greater Sudbury’s future.

The municipal budget is the City’s business plan for the year. It outlines the costs of delivering the municipal services our community relies on, and the revenues that make them possible. The budget also helps residents understand how their tax dollars are used to invest in new infrastructure, repair existing assets and provide daily services that impact the quality of life of residents in Greater Sudbury.

Public input is an important part of the budget process. All feedback collected will be shared with City Council to ensure they understand the views of the community and can take them into consideration during budget deliberations.

Residents can provide their input in the following ways:

• Visit overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca to complete the official survey and use a variety of other public input tools.
• Call 311 to complete the survey over the phone with the assistance of a customer service representative. This service is available Monday to Friday during regular business hours.
• Complete a paper copy of the survey, available at all Greater Sudbury Public Library and Citizen Service Centre locations, and at the One-Stop Services Counter at Tom Davies Square.

The deadline to provide feedback is Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for September 2025 are in.

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in September is 6.7%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.8% and Canada is 7%.

The number of people employed in the city is 95,200, a drop of 200 from August 2025. Our employment indicator remains fully recovered from COVID-19 impact.

The participation rate is 62.7%, remaining the same as August 2025. The participation rate remains below the pre-COVID peak of 65.1% in May 2019.

Updated floodplain mapping for the Algonquin Road watershed will be on the agenda of the November 13, 2025, meeting of the General Board of Conservation Sudbury. Assuming the Members approve, the new mapping takes effect on November 14, 2025.

To learn more, visit Conservation Sudbury.

The City of Greater Sudbury is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Greater Sudbury Community Improvement Plan (GSCIP). This new plan is designed to stimulate economic growth and support vibrant, sustainable development across the city.

The GSCIP consolidates and modernizes three existing successful programs: the Affordable Housing CIP, the Strategic Core Areas CIP and the Brownfield Strategy and CIP. This streamlined approach will support mixed-use development, affordable housing, heritage conservation, and land redevelopment in key areas throughout Greater Sudbury.

Incentives are available as part of this CIP to drive revitalization, including the Tax Increment Equivalent Grant Programs, the Façade Improvement Program and the Housing Accelerator Program.

The GSCIP is now accepting applications. For more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/gscip.

The City of Greater Sudbury invites you to attend one of the upcoming Immigration 101 sessions to learn about pathways available to help your organization recruit and retain qualified international and francophone workers, beyond the RCIP and FCIP programs.

Sessions are open to hiring managers in Greater Sudbury and surrounding communities, including Estaire, French River, St.-Charles, Noëlville, Markstay-Warren, Killarney, and Gogama.

Please select one of the sessions below and click here submit your interest in attending. Submissions will close on Oct. 9, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

If your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with full event details by Oct. 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Immigration 101 – Evening Session Date: Monday, October 20, 2025 Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will hear from representatives of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) about the various pathways and opportunities available to help employers recruit and retain qualified international workers. Following the presentations, there will be a formal Q&A period, along with opportunities for one-on-one conversations with IRCC and OINP representatives

Immigration 101 – Morning Session Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Attendees will hear from representatives of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and the Société économique de l’Ontario (SÉO) about the various pathways and opportunities available to help employers recruit and retain qualified international and francophone workers. Following the presentations, there will be a formal Q&A period, along with opportunities for one-on-one conversations with IRCC, OINP, and SÉO representatives.

The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC), an 18-member volunteer board of directors focused on economic development for the City of Greater Sudbury, is seeking engaged residents for appointment to its 2025–28 Board of Directors.

The nomination process aims to recruit individuals with experience and expertise in key areas that drive local economic growth, including tourism, entrepreneurship, mining supply and services, advanced education, research and innovation, health services, and arts and culture.

Community members interested in contributing to economic development are invited to visit investsudbury.ca/board-of-directors to learn more and apply. The deadline to submit applications is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

The Board meets monthly at 11:30 a.m. for approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Subcommittees also meet regularly throughout the year. Appointments are for a three-year term.

The nomination process reflects the GSDC’s commitment to ensuring members bring the necessary experience and expertise to support the Board’s economic development goals, while also honouring and representing the diversity of the Greater Sudbury community.

Nominations are guided by the GSDC Diversity Statement and the City of Greater Sudbury Diversity Policy, which support diversity in all its forms. This includes, but is not limited to, age, disability, economic circumstance, marital status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Consideration is also given to demographic and geographic representation across Greater Sudbury.

About the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation:

The GSDC is the economic development arm of the City of Greater Sudbury. Its 18-member volunteer board includes City Councillors, the Mayor, and representatives from various sectors, including mining supply and services, small and medium-sized enterprises, hospitality and tourism, finance and insurance, professional services, retail trade, and public administration.

Please be advised that there may be a temporary delay in processing Property Search Information requests if information from a building permit is required during the period of September 29, 2025, to October 10, 2025.

Building Services is currently undergoing a digitization initiative to improve access to our records. As a result, there will be a delay of approximately three business days in retrieving and processing requested information while files are being transitioned.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Today, the City of Greater Sudbury unveiled the architectural renderings for the new Event Centre, officially launching construction of this highly anticipated project.

The unveiling event took place on the grounds of the future Event Centre, next to the original Sudbury Community Arena. The lands were blessed by an elder from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, and the ceremony attended by representatives from local Indigenous communities, honouring the deep cultural significance of the site and grounding the project in respect and collaboration.

Mayor Paul Lefebvre was joined by representatives from Brisbin Brook Beynon (BBB) Architects, the architectural firm behind the design, and PCL Construction, the construction manager for the project. To mark the occasion, the group participated in a ceremonial puck drop using commemorative pucks — a symbolic gesture celebrating the start of the construction for the new facility and the community spirit driving the project.

The Event Centre will serve as a dynamic space for sporting events, concerts and community gatherings. It will be complimented by the Cultural Hub, a vibrant destination for arts, culture and innovation, with construction also set to begin in the near future.

The Event Centre, along with the construction of the Cultural Hub, is a cornerstone of the Transformation Project. This project will bring bold change to life in Greater Sudbury and build a shared vision shaped by perspectives from all sides of the community. Both buildings will also be major components of the Downtown Master Plan, which envisions a vibrant, inclusive and thriving downtown core for generations to come.

These much-anticipated initiatives involve many moving parts, coming together through a series of complex, interconnected activities to create new spaces for our community; a new Event Centre where our community will come together, and a Cultural Hub for building connection and community.

Residents are invited to follow the journey through the Transformation Project section of the City’s website, a central source for updates, timelines and opportunities to stay engaged as the work progresses: www.greatersudbury.ca/transformation

The City of Greater Sudbury has selected PCL Construction as the Construction Manager for the new downtown Event Centre following a competitive process that began with a Request for Proposal (RFP) being issued on June 20, 2025.

In April 2024, City Council voted to build the new Event Centre in downtown Greater Sudbury. The facility will play a key role in enhancing the city's reputation as a thriving community and an attractive destination for residents, businesses and visitors.

“We are pleased to be working with PCL, whose proven expertise and strong track record in delivering high-quality public infrastructure make them a valuable partner in realizing our vision for a vibrant, connected downtown,” said Tony Cecutti, Strategic Projects Lead for the City of Greater Sudbury. “We look forward to working collaboratively to deliver Greater Sudbury’s new, modern and dynamic Event Centre.”

PCL Construction is a long-established Canadian construction firm with a dedicated Sudbury office. Its portfolio includes a wide range of public and institutional buildings. PCL has assembled a dedicated team for the Event Centre and will oversee all aspects of construction. The City will retain final decision-making authority throughout the process, ensuring alignment with community priorities, municipal standards and guidelines.

"PCL is proud to work alongside the City of Greater Sudbury to bring their vision for the new Event Centre to life," says John Schmalz, PCL Construction area manager. "As a team with deep local roots, we are honoured to support the City's efforts in revitalizing this integral civic landmark that will serve as a cornerstone for the continued growth of Sudbury's downtown core, providing a vibrant hub for sports, culture and connection. Together, we look forward to shaping a legacy that reflects the pride and spirit of the people who call this city home and build a better future for the community."

The Event Centre will be designed as a state-of-the-art venue for concerts, sporting events, community gatherings and other unforgettable experiences. Site preparation is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025 with construction activities beginning in the first quarter of 2026.

Through a separate and unrelated competitive process, PCL Construction was also selected as the Construction Manager for the Cultural Hub at Tom Davies Square.

For more Event Centre project updates, visit: overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca