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Staff will contact applicants directly if additional information or action is required.

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• Complete applications: 10–15 business days
• Incomplete applications: 20–30 business days

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From the Ontario Government

The Ontario government is rewarding the City of Greater Sudbury with $1,296,053 through the third round of the Building Faster Fund, which provides funding to municipalities that achieve at least 80 per cent of their provincially designated housing targets. In 2025, Greater Sudbury broke ground on 433 new homes, exceeding its annual target by 14 per cent. The funding will help the City of Greater Sudbury build more homes and community infrastructure while advancing the province’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in projects that support economic growth and keep workers on the job.

“Greater Sudbury’s results show what’s possible when municipalities remove barriers and get more homes built,” said Graydon Smith, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “We’re recognizing that leadership by reinvesting in the infrastructure needed to keep building and support long-term growth. By exceeding its housing target, the city is helping create more opportunities for families and workers to find a place to call home.”

Announced in August 2023, the Building Faster Fund is a three-year, up to $1.2 billion program that helps municipalities build more homes faster. The fund rewards municipalities that make significant progress toward their housing targets by providing funding for the infrastructure needed to support new housing and growing communities.

“We are grateful to the Ontario government for its continued partnership and support through the Building Faster Fund,” said Paul Lefebvre, Mayor of Greater Sudbury. “Unlocking more housing in Greater Sudbury is a key priority for City Council and this funding will allow us to continue making strategic infrastructure investments that help get more homes built and ensure Greater Sudbury is well positioned to meet the needs of our growing community.”

The Ontario government is also helping to speed up the construction of new homes and infrastructure by streamlining development processes and reducing unnecessary costs, most recently through the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, and the HST Relief Implementation Act (Residential Property Rebates), 2026.

As part of the up to $8.8 billion Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build, Ontario has introduced the Development Charge Reduction Program, which will provide funding for housing-enabling infrastructure projects over 10 years. Funding will be prioritized for municipalities that reduce and maintain reductions on development charges. The agreement also supports the removal of the HST on new homes from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, which will save homebuyers up to $130,000 off the cost of a new home. Collectively, these measures help to enhance affordability, support builders as they get shovels in the ground on new homes and keep workers on the job.

Quick Facts

• From January to May 2026, Ontario saw 26,084 total housing starts, an increase of 17.2 per cent compared to the same period in 2025.
• From January to May 2026, Ontario saw 13,599 rental starts, an increase of 94.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2025. This is a record for rental starts for this time of the year.
• To help make way for more housing opportunities and support growing communities, the government is also giving municipalities more time to spend funds rewarded through the Building Faster Fund, extending the deadline to 2028.
• Ontario is investing over $45 million in municipalities across the District of Sudbury through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program which will enable over 3,000 new homes. This includes approximately $35 million for the City of Greater Sudbury.

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for June 2026 are in, and there were 500 new jobs added in June.

As of June 2026, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 106,000, an increase of 400 from May 2026. Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time.

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in June is 6.4%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.2% and Canada is 6.7%.

The number of people employed in the city is 99,200, up from 98,700 in May 2026.

The participation rate is 64.4%, a slight increase from May 2026. The participation rate remains below the pre-COVID peak of 65.1% in May 2019. This is the share of the working-age population that is working or looking for work.

FROM HYDRO ONE:

Hydro One is formally sharing the Notice of Commencement for the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Sudbury Barrie Transmission Line (SBTL) Project. This notice formally launches the EA process and marks an important step forward for this project. The project is being planned in accordance with the Class EA for Transmission Facilities (2024) under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The project will also require Ontario Energy Board (OEB) approval under Section 92 (Leave to Construct) of the OEB Act.

As per the attached Notice of Commencement, Hydro One is planning to construct a new single-circuit 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line, in collaboration with First Nation Partners, between the Hanmer Transformer Station (TS) near Sudbury, and Essa TS near Barrie. As part of the same project, Hydro One is also starting early development work on a second line to be ready to build when future electricity demand requires it. The first new line and associated station facility expansions must be in service by 2032. This new infrastructure will support new generation opportunities in the north, strengthen reliability, foster economic development, and ensure a stable electricity supply for the increased need anticipated in northern Ontario.

Since Hydro One announced the Project in April, they have been working diligently on collecting data, listening to the community, and incorporating feedback to expand their knowledge and understanding of the original project study area. The result is a new focused study area, which can be found on the Project website: HydroOne.com/SBTL.

The focused study area represents the area where routes are most likely to be developed and studied in detail as the Class EA proceeds. Recognizing the sheer size of the focused study area, Hydro One believes that taking additional time at this stage will help ensure more informed and responsible decision-making.

Memorial Park is back this summer — refreshed, revitalized and ready to welcome residents for a memorable summer in downtown Sudbury. With new energy and ongoing programming, the Park will be active, animated and full of life all season long. Whether you’re stopping by on your lunch break, connecting with neighbours or taking in scheduled activities, there will be regular opportunities to experience the Park in new ways.

The reopening of Memorial Park is part of the City’s larger Downtown Action Plan. The City is advancing these initiatives to increase foot traffic, support local business and strengthen downtown vibrancy.

Summer 2026 Programming

This summer, there is regular weekly programming (weather permitting) in the Park provided by the City. There’s bound to be something for everyone!

Drop-in games and music

Wednesdays, 12 to 2 p.m., June 24 to August 27

Join us for facilitated games and group activities delivered by City of Greater Sudbury staff.

Drop by often! Some weeks will feature live music, food trucks, or specialty events.

Yoga in the Park

Thursdays, 12 to 12:45 p.m., July 9 to August 27

Bring your mat and water bottle and meet us for Yoga in the Park! Stretch, breathe and unwind under the trees — a simple mid-day break to relax and reset. This drop-in yoga program is led by an experienced yoga instructor and is appropriate for all experience levels.

Book the Park

Memorial Park is available for community use, from small gatherings to organized events. Take advantage of all the park has to offer and host your next event here!

Please contact Parks and Recreation Services to check venue availability and make your booking. Phone 705-674-4455, extension 2446 or email Parks.Recreation@greatersudbury.ca. Our team will help ensure that you have everything you need to plan your event in Memorial Park.

As planning begins for the 2027 municipal budget, the City is inviting residents and businesses to share what matters most to them through a short survey.

To better understand the different experiences and needs within our community, two surveys are being offered: one for residents and another for local businesses.

Surveys are available until July 8, 2026, and can be completed online or in person at any Greater Sudbury Public Library location.

This year, the City is gathering community input before the budget is developed. Engaging residents early ensures feedback will guide priorities and decision-making for the 2027 budget from the outset.

Community input is essential to ensuring City services, programs and investments reflect the priorities of those who live and work in Greater Sudbury. All responses will be reviewed and considered as part of the budget planning process.

For more information and to access the surveys, visit overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca.

The City of Greater Sudbury is pleased to advise that a vacant industrial land parcel located east of Municipal Road 55 in Walden is now available for sale.

Full details regarding the property, including sale information and submission requirements, are available on the City’s website: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/do-business/available-lands-and-buildings/city-properties-for-sale/

Interested parties must submit a completed Agreement of Purchase and Sale along with the required deposit in accordance with the instructions outlined online.

Please note that the property is being sold on an “as is, where is” basis, and purchasers are encouraged to complete their own due diligence prior to submitting an offer.

Laurentian University is celebrating a major national achievement as Steven Beites, Director of the Institute for Northern Housing Innovation (INHI), has been recognized with a prestigious award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA). The award honours his paper, Technology, Ecology and the Housing Crisis, which explores how advanced technologies, robotics, and sustainable bio-based materials can fundamentally reshape modern design and construction.

Read the full article HERE.

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

Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time. As of May 2026, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 105,600, an increase of 900 from April 2026.

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in May is 6.4%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7.4% and Canada is 6.7%.

The number of people employed in the city is 98,700, up from 98,400 in April 2026.

The participation rate is 64.3%, an increase from April 2026. The participation rate remains below the pre-COVID peak of 65.1% in May 2019.

The City of Greater Sudbury is participating as a local government partner and working with CMHC to bring the Housing Design Catalogue to life. This new webpage highlights four designs for accessory dwelling units and fourplexes that have been pre-reviewed by Building Services staff. These near permit-ready designs can help builders save money on plan creation, and time on building permit reviews and inspections.

We anticipate that the Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure will be announcing new Local Partners in the near future, it which time Greater Sudbury will be added to the Local Partners list in CMHC’s Housing Design Catalogue website.