This Appendix was prepared for convenience of reference only.
Effective Date: October 1, 2020
Appendix C is a non-exclusive list of criteria to assist departmental representatives and bargaining agents in determining if a community may be deemed a suitable residential community for the purpose of this directive. The information provided below is for general guidance only.
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Criteria |
Description of Criteria |
Relevance |
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Adequate Housing Facilities |
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Sufficient Accommodation |
Vacancy rate (excluding vacant lots and excessively priced dwellings) where majority could reside – Need 4 of 5 housing types: townhomes/semi-detached; single family dwellings; 1, 2 or 3 bedroom rentals |
Very Important |
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Adequate Infrastructure Services |
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Adequate Road Routes to Work |
Most direct, safe and practical road route |
Very Important |
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Public Utilities |
Water supply, electricity, gas |
Very Important |
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Telephone |
Land line or cellular phone |
Very Important |
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Internet |
Internet access |
Very Important |
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Cable or Satellite |
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Important |
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Garbage |
Pickup or Community dump |
Important |
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Public Transportation |
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Desirable |
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Taxi |
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Desirable |
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Adequate Educational Facilities |
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Schools |
Elementary & secondary or bus service within 20 km |
Very Important |
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Official Second Language School |
Elementary & secondary or bus service within 20 km |
Desirable |
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Adequate Commercial Facilities/Services |
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Grocery Store |
Basic requirement |
Very Important |
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Fuel Station |
Basic requirement |
Very Important |
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Mechanic Service |
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Important |
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Pharmaceutical Services |
Open 6 days/week |
Important |
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Restaurants |
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Important |
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Clothing Store |
Items for Women, Men and Children |
Important |
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General Convenience Store |
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Desirable |
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Electrical/Plumbing Services |
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Desirable |
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Hair Salon/Barber |
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Desirable |
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Hardware Goods |
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Desirable |
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Furniture Items |
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Desirable |
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Adequate Health and Emergency Services |
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Medical Service |
Hospital or clinic or physician within 20 km |
Very Important |
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Dentist |
Within 20 km |
Important |
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Veterinarian |
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Desirable |
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Ambulance |
Including Volunteer(s) |
Desirable |
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Fire Department |
Including Volunteer(s) |
Desirable |
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Police |
Including RCMP |
Desirable |
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Adequate Public Services and Social Facilities |
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Child Care |
Public or private |
Very Important |
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Financial Institution |
Bank or Automated Teller Machine (ATM) |
Important |
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Sport/Recreational/Social Establishment |
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Important |
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Place of Worship |
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Desirable |
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Postal Services |
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Desirable |
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Library |
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Desirable |