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Benefits & Barriers: LUPs and Leases
Business Profile & Current Land Tenure
1.
What type of operation do you run?
Fly-in
Drive-in
Boat-in
Train-in
2.
What region are you located in?
Sunset Country
Superior Country
Algoma Country
Northeastern Ontario
South
3.
How many years have you been in operation?
4.
What type of land tenure do you currently hold?
Land Use Permit
Lease
Both
Other (please specify)
5.
If you hold a Land Use Permit, have you ever considered transitioning to a lease?
Yes
No
Unsure
6.
How familiar are you with the process of obtaining a long-term lease?
Extremely familiar
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not so familiar
Not at all familiar
7.
What do you believe are the main benefits of holding a lease vs a Land Use Permit? (Select all that apply)
Length of occupational authority (20 years vs short-term LUP)
Ability to use the lease for purposes of loan security of collateral
More protections for valuable structures that are on the land
Cost savings in the long-term
Easier to transfer the lease than an LUP, with ministry consent
Other (please specify)
Barriers to Transition
8.
What has prevented you from pursuing a lease? (Select all that apply)
Duty to consult
Cost of survey
Cost of the lease itself
Complexity of the application process
Time requires/delays
Uncertainty around requirements
Lack of information or guidance
Environmental or site constraints
Satisfied with current Land Use Permit
Other (please specify)
9.
How significant are the following barriers?
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Duty to consult
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Survey requirements
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Upfront costs
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Ongoing fees/rent
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Administrative burden
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Approval timelines
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Lack of clarity in the process
Very Significant
Significant
Neutral
Not Significant at All
Other (please specify)
10.
Have you ever started the lease process but not completed it?
Yes
No
If yes, why not?
11.
What support or changes would make you more likely to pursue a lease? (select all that apply)
Elimination of survey requirement
Financial assistance (e.g., survey funding)
Clearer guidelines
Streamlined process
Dedicated support/contact person
Reduced administrative costs
Other (please specify)
Lease Holder Experience
Please complete this section if you have a lease.
12.
When did you obtain your lease?
13.
Approximately how much did you pay for:
Surveying:
Application/Administrative Fees:
On-going fees/Rent:
Any additional required studies/services (if applicable, please specify study/service type + costs):
14.
How long did the process take from start to finish?
< 6 months
6-12 months
1-2 years
2+ years
15.
Which parts of the process were the most challenging?
16.
How would you rate your overall experience with obtaining a lease?
Very Negative
1 star
Negative
2 stars
Neutral
3 stars
Positive
4 stars
Very Positive
5 stars
17.
What benefits have you experienced as a result of having a lease? (select all that apply)
Increased business security
Ability to invest in infrastructure
Easier financing
Long-term planning certainty
Reduced administrative burden (e.g. not needing to renew LUP every year)
Other (please specify)
18.
Do you feel the cost & effort of obtaining a lease was worth it?
Yes
No
Unsure
Please explain:
19.
In your opinion, how does a lease compare to a Land Use Permit?
Much better
Better
About the same
Worse
Much worse
20.
Would you recommend transitioning to a lease to other operators?
Yes
No
Depends
Why:
Before we wrap up...
21.
What is one change government could make to encourage more operators to transition to leases?
22.
Would you be interested in participating in further discussions or consultations with NOTO on this topic?
Yes
No
23.
Please enter your contact info:
Business name:
E-mail: