OTTAWA – The Digital Governance Standards Institute (DGSI) is pleased to announce the publication of DGSI 124 – Standards for Planning and Development Applications: Terminology. The release of this voluntary standard is a significant milestone in advancing data and information governance practices. This standard was shaped by the insightful contributions from the Technical Committee and through public review.

This first provisional edition is the result of shared efforts to establish comprehensive data and information standards within the planning and development sector in Ontario. This standard introduces a common terminology, fostering improved information exchange and consistency in data requirements. It addresses the complexities faced by developers, municipalities, and other stakeholders by providing consistency to planning and development terminology.

Incorporating feedback from the Technical Committee and the public review has been instrumental in ensuring that DGSI 124 aligns seamlessly with the needs of stakeholders, partners and the public. The thoughtful contributions from experts and the public have enhanced the standard, making it a robust framework for the digital governance landscape.

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“This standardized terminology for municipal land use application forms is the latest example of our government’s commitment to modernizing and improving service delivery,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. “This streamlined standard addresses inconsistency in municipal land use planning and development applications, removing administrative burden and getting shovels in the ground faster throughout the province.”

DGSI 124 is available for download on the DGSI website.

For media inquiries:

Darryl Kingston
Executive Director
Digital Governance Standards Institute
darryl.kingston@dgc-cgn.org

About the Digital Governance Standards Institute 

The Digital Governance Standards Institute develops digital technology governance standards fit for global use. The Institute works with experts, as well as national and global partners and the public to develop national standards that reduce risk to Canadians and Canadian organizations adopting and using innovative digital technologies in today’s digital economy. The Institute is an independent division of the Digital Governance Council. To learn more about the organization and its initiatives, visit www.dgc-cgn.org or contact info@dgc-cgn.org.