This report assesses the progress of the government of Ontario on 'smart growth' and urban sustainability issues since October 2003, focussing on the areas of land-use planning, infrastructure funding, fiscal and taxation issues and governance structures. The report concludes that significant progress has been made, but that additional action is needed in six areas: the completion of the reform of the Ontario Municipal Board, improved integration of major transportation projects with land-use planning, the resolution of a number issues regarding development charges, property tax and non-development related municipal revenue sources, the integration of source water protection with land use planning, the provision of financial, technical and policy support to municipalities, and the development of a mineral aggregates conservation strategy.

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