WATER LOTS 



As the establishment of industry along the Great Lakes continues, a number 

 of water lots have been leased to provide for docks, water supplies, and in some 

 cases land for expansion of plant. 



The past few years has also seen an increase in the use of all our waterways 

 by the boating enthusiast, with the result that a number of marinas have been 

 established under water lot authorities issued by the Department. 



Commencing January 1, 1964, all rental rates covering water lots, private 

 and commercial, were reviewed and licences are being brought in line with rental 

 rates provided by the present Regulations. As a result, the Department will realize 

 an increase in its revenue from this source. 



THE ONTARIO-DOMINION AGREEMENT — 

 THE VETERANS' LAND ACT (CANADA) 



No new transactions were entered into under the Agreement which will 

 remain in effect until 1968. Provincial requirements relating to sales previously 

 concluded under the Agreement were satisfactorily met resulting in the issuance 

 of patent for two agricultural locations and three small holdings. 



GENERAL 



Provision was made to permit camping on Crown Lands where facilities are 

 not provided by the Province. Land may be used for periods up to three weeks 

 without charge. Where land is to be used for longer than three weeks by individuals, 

 groups or tourist outfitters for tent camps, a fee of $10.00 was established. 



In co-operation with the Department of Highways, the policy for leasing sites 

 adjacent to roads for the erection of advertising signs was changed to provide for 

 the issuance of only one permit. Two permits were formerly required, one from 

 each Department. Permits for sites adjacent to King's Highways and secondary 

 highways are issued by the Department of Highways. Permits for the use of Crown 

 Land adjacent to all other roads are issued by Lands and Forests. 



Provision was made to permit the sale of land held under Crown lease for 

 Commercial purposes at any time after completion of prescribed building and 

 other conditions. 



The method of leasing and selling Crown land by tender was improved by 

 setting a detailed procedure, a form of invitation to tender, instructions to tenderers, 

 tender form and a prospectus and sketch or plan of the land to be tendered. 



The graphs and tables following show the total number of transactions 

 concluded. The increase over the previous year in the number of cancellations of 

 agricultural sales is the result of improved inspection methods. The decrease in the 

 number of cancellations of summer resort and townsite sales is largely due to 

 better liaison with purchasers and an improved follow up procedure. The number 

 of summer resort sales has declined. 



LAND USE PLANNING SECTION 



Many people think of Land Use Planning only in terms of the best use of the 

 land for the production of agricultural crops. While the production of agricultural 

 crops has to be given a high priority, there are other uses of land (including the 

 water) which are very important to Ontario's economy and to the well being of 

 her citizens. These are the renewable natural resources — timber, fish, wildlife and 

 that intangible but very important resource — recreation. 



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