On January 27, 2026, the Ontario Land Tribunal issued a Final Order approving both the Zoning By-law Amendment and the Draft Plan of Subdivision for the proposed redevelopment of Kanata Lakes. The Tribunal found that all prerequisites set out in its 2022 Interim Order had been satisfied and dismissed the argument that outstanding technical issues should delay final zoning approval.

After more than six years of delay, the Ontario Land Tribunal, the Ontario Superior Court and the Ontario Court of Appeal have all confirmed that the proposed development is consistent with good public planning and aligned with the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan. This urgently needed housing project that will help address Ottawa’s housing crisis by creating nearly 1,500 new homes and providing year-round access to public green space.