The Planning Department is involved with data collection, monitoring and the dissemination of information and liaison with a number of internal and external agencies. A large component of the department's service lies in the area of corporate support as assistance is given to Committees of Council as well as to initiatives from other areas of the City. The department is also responsible for:

• pursuing Council's direction in land use policy creation
• man­agement of a variety of development applications
• environmental policy and enforcement