The City of Ottawa is asking the Ontario government to step in and preserve the existing 40 per cent greenspace agreement at the Kanata Golf and Country Club and to halt plans for roughly 1,500 homes on the property.
What the city is asking from the province
City officials have formally requested provincial intervention to ensure that the greenspace commitment remains in place for the Kanata Golf and Country Club lands and to prevent the proposed residential development from proceeding under current proposals. The request was reported by CTV News on July 16, 2026.
Local implications
If the province acts on the city’s request, the outcome would affect:
- Land use — whether the golf course property remains primarily greenspace or is converted to higher-density residential uses.
- Community character — potential changes to open space available to nearby neighbourhoods in Kanata.
- Planning process — the role of provincial authority versus municipal approvals in major development decisions.
Key facts
The publicly reported elements are limited. The city’s written request to the province centres on preserving a
"40 per cent greenspace agreement"at the Kanata Golf and Country Club and stopping a proposed development of about 1,500 homes.
| Item | Reported figure |
|---|---|
| Greenspace agreement | 40% |
| Planned homes (reported) | ~1,500 |
Next steps and context
The provincial government has the authority to approve, modify or override municipal planning decisions in certain circumstances. The city’s request signals it prefers maintaining the existing greenspace arrangement and is seeking provincial support to prevent the residential project as reported. Details such as timelines, the developer’s position and any formal provincial response were not included in the report.
For Kanata residents, the dispute frames broader questions about how rapidly expanding suburban areas balance new housing supply with protection of parks, open space and community amenities. Any provincial decision on this matter would shape future development patterns and municipal-provincial relations on land-use decisions affecting Kanata.
