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Ontario introduces new ‘cutting red tape’ legislation
Ontario introduced new legislation to cut red tape and build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031, the government announced on Wednesday.
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Politics, red tape and the housing industry crisis
A timeline of legislation that shaped Ontario’s current supply and affordability issues.
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15-storey patient tower coming to Toronto Western Hospital
The Ontario government is spending nearly $800 million on a new patient care tower at Toronto Western Hospital.
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New Ontario legislation supports injured workers
The government also intends to bring forth a regulation that would add poisonings by chlorine, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide to the list of presumed occupational diseases.
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Ontario introduces funding for emergency preparedness
Communities and organizations across Ontario are encouraged to apply by November 30.
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Strong mayor powers expanded to 26 municipalities
The Ontario government is expanding strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 fast-growing municipalities that have pledged to invest in housing.
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Restoration plans unfold for Queen’s Park legislature
A major renovation of Ontario’s 130-year-old legislative building at Queen’s Park is moving forward as the province proposed a new ministry that would oversee the restoration project.
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Ontario’s new “More Homes Built Faster” Act
The Ontario government has introduced the "More Homes Built Faster" act, which includes up to 50 measures to address the province's housing crisis.
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Ontario introduces Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
Ontario announced new legislative changes that, if passed, would give the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa more power to advance provincial priorities related to housing.
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Ontario seeks feedback on proposed Condo Act changes
Ontario is seeking feedback on its draft proposed permanent changes to allow virtual processes under the Condo Act.
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Ontario announces new protocals for long-term care homes
The Ontario government announced it will be implementing new measures at long-term care homes to protect vulnerable residents from the omicron variant.
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Ontario proposes pro-worker labour legislation
The real estate and property management industries may face particular hurdles with respect to implementing the proposed disconnecting from work policy.
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Ontario gives $100-mil boost to tourism industry
Eligible applicants include inns and lodges, boat tours, ski centres, live performance venues, cinemas, drive-in theatres, and amusement and water parks.
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Ontario officially launches condo buyer’s guide
Developers across the province are now required to provide purchasers of new or pre-construction residential condos with a copy of the guide and the current disclosure statement.
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Ontario invests extra $761-mil into long-term care
The investment comes from the province's new funding model that helps accelerate the construction of urgently needed long-term care projects.
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Ontario allocates roughly $1 billion for COVID-19 resilience projects
A new COVID-19 Resilience infrastructure stream will help build or renovate health and safety related projects in long-term care, education and municipalities.
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Ontario extends deadlines for virtual meetings
The Ontario government has extended the deadline for virtual meetings and electronic voting to continue on without a bylaw.
