What is the Province of Ontario’s Policy with respect to decentralized services?

The Province of Ontario (Provincial Policy Statement S.1.6.6.1 (https://files.ontario.ca/mmah-provincial-policy-statement-2020-accessible-final-en-2020-02-14.pdf) requires either full municipal services or decentralized services as the preferred servicing option. The Policy Statements are mandatory for all municipalities in Ontario.