LAURIE WEIR
Perth Mayor Judy Brown has addressed what she called “misinformation circulating” about a proposed housing development at the Perth Golf Course by CAIVAN, which plans to build over 1,000 homes.
This controversial project is currently under review by the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Brown clarified during the Jan. 28 meeting of council that she “did not recruit any developer” for the site and only met those involved after they had purchased the golf course. She also dismissed claims that the project was a “done deal,” stating that the final decision rests with a land tribunal, not town council. The matter is currently in mediation, with both parties represented.
Concerns about floodplain development were also raised, but Brown emphasized that such issues are governed by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, which will determine whether development is appropriate. She noted that CAIVAN cannot proceed without meeting regulatory requirements.
Additionally, the mayor addressed questions about councillors’ attendance at public meetings, explaining that if a majority of councillors were present, it could be considered an official council meeting. She reiterated that council speaks as a whole through the mayor, and individual councillors do not set policy.
Brown also referenced a visit to another CAIVAN development, Fox Run in Richmond, where she spoke with residents who expressed satisfaction with their homes and the ongoing tree-planting efforts in their community.
P Jeffrey Murphy
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AIC – CRA – retired
February 23, 2026
Re: (Case Number OLT-23-000534)
Ontario Land Tribunal Case vs. CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited
The Perth Courier new’s say’s annual tax income very shorted sited in massive hike the future mill rates. I’m a retired CRA member joining J.H. Rivington & Associates in 1990. I worked for John Rivington AACI for 20 years. My last 10 or so years was with APG Ottawa. I also a held a Ontario real estate license active real license both Ottawa real estate board and Rideau St. Lawence. CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited is first real heavy hitter coming to the Town of Perth. Almonte had smaller developers already, now have MINTO is banging out foundations on the eastside of Almonte. Many years ago I was at a breakfast meeting of the Ottawa area appraisers with John Rivington. The cities planner at that time had a 50 years plan where in a perfect world the Ottawa airport would be left totally engulf the new suburban developments. Market forces have taken over with heavy activity in Orleans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Kanata & they old South March area. My last name is Murphy, as in Murphy Point. Many Irish came to Canada, Ontario, Perth area, after the famine and blight on the potatoes crops.
The town of Perth is wasting more money on fighting this a great develop opportunity, as a market force wants to come to town. The town planners sounded as they are royality, being from Perth is different. The town’s elites style towards CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited going to the OMB.
The appraisers have tools to figure the impact of future values, future values any proposed improvement, or resident subdivision. CAiVAN regression model could be done by the of Perth. It’s good news OMB hearing is over & the town & CAIVAN have reach a settlement.
I’m avid golf & former of the Link’s O’Tay 2-4 times a week. I had also members certification number in the house.