This message is being sent on behalf of both the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) and the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).

In 2017/18 The SMCDSB and SCDSD undertook the process to renew their Education Development Charges (EDC) By-laws. On October 12, 2018 the Province amended Ontario Regulation 20/98 which governs EDCs.  This amendment effectively froze EDCs at the rates that were in effect on August 31, 2018. On March 29, 2019 the Province issued Ontario Regulation 55/19 which further amended Ontario Regulation 20/98. This amendment partially relaxes the above noted rate freeze and provides for a provisional phase-in of proposed EDC rates. As a result, the respective boards are in the process of preparing recommendations to amend their 2018 EDC by-laws.

In the past, the SMCDSB and SCDSB have held joint meetings as it pertains to EDCs. While staff continue to work together with our consultants in this process, each board will be considering amendments to their respective by-laws independently. You will receive further details regarding the legislative changes and process from the individual boards in the very near future.

If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Sharpe, Manager of Planning and Properties (SMCDSB) at or Andrew Keuken, Manager of Planning, Enrolment and Community Use (SCDSB) atP: 705-734-6363 ext. 11513 or 

Update on SMCDSB By-law: Click Here

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