Development Liaison Advisory Committee (DLAC)

This year’s Permit Palooza will be on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the upcoming Home, Renovation and Style Show in the Sudbury Community Arena. City staff will be available to support the expedited process and answer questions at the City’s booth.

The following projects are eligible for an expedited permit from Permit Palooza:

• Weeping tile
• Single level attached or detached decks
• Siding
• Detached garages less than 55 metres squared, without additional dwelling units
• Above ground pools
• Sheds greater than 15 metres squared

Residents must sign up for a Pronto account and prepare their application beforehand. For a full list of eligibility criteria, and to learn more about the event, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/permitpalooza  

In previous years of Permit Palooza, more than 90 per cent of eligible and complete applications were approved. If you’re ready to give your spring project a running start, Permit Palooza is for you.

A recent Sudbury Star opinion piece highlights what the development community is seeing firsthand: Greater Sudbury is emerging as a regional leader for growth, investment, and long‑term opportunity.

With a strong economic base and a growing workforce, Greater Sudbury continues to lead the North — reflecting the momentum being built across our city and region.

Read more in the Sudbury Star HERE.

New Statistics Canada data shows there are more jobs in Greater Sudbury than ever before — a clear sign of economic momentum and growing opportunity across our city.

This milestone reinforces that the groundwork being laid today is shaping a strong, competitive economy for the future. We’re excited about where we’re headed — and even more excited about what comes next.

Read more in The Sudbury Star.

Hydro One is holding a community open house on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Arena in Hanmer, to engage with the public on the proposed Sudbury-Barrie Transmission Line.

The proposed priority project is a new single-circuit, 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will span approximately 300 kilometres from the Hanmer Transformer Station (TS) in Sudbury to Essa TS near Barrie, including station facility expansions. The line is expected to be in service by 2032.

We encourage all those who are interested or have opinions on the project to attend. If you are unable to attend the in-person open house, they will be holding a virtual community open house on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m.

You can learn more about the project and register for the virtual open house HERE.

The City of Greater Sudbury has completed a review of its land use policy framework for commercial and industrial development. As part of this process, updates to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Plan are now in place to support economic growth and development in the City of Greater Sudbury.

Throughout the review process, residents were invited to provide feedback regarding possible improvements or challenges through online surveys and in-person public hearings. Public input was considered and incorporated where possible.

The adjustments made to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Plan focus on increasing land available for development, reducing and simplifying parking requirements, addressing site design barriers, enabling easier reuse of existing buildings, and expanding opportunities for home-based businesses.

These changes will make it easier for Greater Sudbury residents to start or grow local businesses, supporting a strong and vibrant local economy across Greater Sudbury.

More information is available on the City’s Employment Land Strategy website.


The City of Greater Sudbury would like to give a big THANK YOU to the members of DLAC who contributed to the review and provided insight and feedback. You were a major part of the development of the new policy framework.

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for March 2026 are in.

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in March is 5.9%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.5% and Canada is 6.6%.

The number of people employed in the city is 99,100, up from 98,800 in February 2026.

CBC’s The National recently explored Canada’s housing crisis and highlighted the groundbreaking work underway at Laurentian University’s Housing Innovation Centre, showcasing its construction robot development and how this technology could help transform homebuilding, and the workforce behind it.

It’s exciting to see the research, talent, and innovation coming out of Greater Sudbury helping position our community as a leader in housing and advanced manufacturing solutions.

Watch the full segment here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7155349

And thank you once again to Steven Beites for presenting this incredible innovation at our winter DLAC mixer last November.

Greater Sudbury Real Estate - Key Highlights from February:

• Home sales were down 8.8% year-over-year, with 124 homes sold compared to 136 in February 2025.
• New listings increased slightly (up 1.0%), suggesting some modest improvement in supply.
• The benchmark home price reached $519,600, representing 8.3% year-over-year growth.

Overall, the market is currently considered balanced following February activity.

Data is provided by the Sudbury Real Estate Board and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA).

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for February 2026 are in.

Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time. As of February 2026, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 105,300 a increase of 900 from January 2026.

The City of Greater Sudbury has begun preparations for the Municipal and School Board Elections taking place on Monday, October 26, 2026. An update provided at the February 24 City Council meeting outlines key dates and proposed by-laws for matters including internet voting, the use of optical scan tabulators, and restrictions on candidates’ use of municipal resources during the campaign period.

This fall, residents will be encouraged to voice their choice through a hybrid voting model designed for accessibility and convenience. Online voting will be available from Friday, October 16 to Monday, October 26, allowing electors to vote from their own devices at any time and anywhere. Those preferring to vote in person may do so on Election Day or during advance voting on Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24.

Residents are encouraged to ensure their information is up to date in advance of the upcoming elections. As of January 2024, the list of eligible electors for municipal elections is maintained by Elections Ontario, while Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) continues to manage school support information. Voter registration can be confirmed at RegisterToVoteON.ca, and school support details can be reviewed at school-support.mpac.ca.

Nominations for Mayor, Councillors, and School Board Trustees open on Friday, May 1, 2026. Prospective candidates are encouraged to monitor the City’s website for forms and updates as they become available from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

The Municipal Elections team will increase public outreach throughout the spring, including voter education tools, registration reminders, and appearances by the Municipal Elections-branded GOVA bus. Information will continue to be updated at: www.greatersudbury.ca/city-hall/municipal-schoolboard-elections/.