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Ontario launches Grade 11 program to work toward skilled trade apprenticeship

The Canadian Press Mar 8, 2023

PICKERING, Ont. – Ontario will allow students in Grade 11 to begin working toward their apprenticeships in skilled trades.Education Minister Stephen Lecce says it's a deal that lets high school students earn credits toward a…

Construction

Has Ontario’s housing ‘plan’ been built on a foundation of evidentiary sand?

Mark Winfield, Professor, York University Jan 27, 2023

Ontario Premier Doug Ford talks to the media on a construction site in Brampton, Ont., in May 2022. Later in the year, the Ford government justified its adoption of sweeping housing legislation and the opening of parts of the Greater…

Construction

Greenbelt is Ontario’s jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns

Allison Jones – THE CANADIAN PRESS Jan 27, 2023

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he'd consider intervening in Ford's plans to develop parts of the protected lands.The…

Real Estate

Toronto’s housing plan could take years to improve affordability for renters: experts

Maan Alhmidi – THE CANADIAN PRESS Dec 19, 2022

Toronto's recently approved housing plan is a good step forward but it could take years before the increase in supply makes renting more affordable in the city, urban planners and experts say.Toronto city council voted on Wednesday…

Real Estate

Toronto city council approves plan to allow for greater density in residential areas

The Canadian Press Dec 19, 2022

Toronto city council has approved a sweeping housing plan that will significantly transform zoning bylaws in an effort to address the affordability crisis.A majority of councillors -- 23 out of 26 -- voted in favour of Toronto Mayor…

Real Estate

Ontario passes law boosting ‘strong mayor’ powers in Toronto, Ottawa

Allison Jones - The Canadian Press Dec 9, 2022

Toronto and Ottawa can now enact bylaws with the support of a minority of councillors and the provincial government can appoint certain regional chairs, with the passage Thursday of a ``strong mayor'' law that caps off a whirlwind of widely…

Construction

Ford to Crombie, mayors criticizing housing law: ‘Get on board’ and ‘stop…

Allison Jones – THE CANADIAN PRESS Dec 7, 2022

The mayor of Mississauga and other municipal leaders who have voiced opposition to a new provincial housing law need to ``get on board'' and ``stop whining,'' Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday in an unprompted burst of criticism.…

Construction

Ontario won’t allow homes to be built on floodplains, Ford says after fed warning

Liam Casey – THE CANADIAN PRESS Dec 5, 2022

CLARINGTON, Ont. – Ontario has no plans to allow homes to be built on floodplains, Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister warned Ottawa would not provide disaster compensation where development is greenlit…

Urban Planning

Ontario’s Bill 23 proposes more homes built faster, but this comes at an environmental cost

Michael Drescher and Luna Khirfan, University of Waterloo Nov 22, 2022

Bill 23 proposes to eliminate or weaken many housing development regulations including site plan controls, which keep us and our natural environment safe from the negative effects of poorly controlled development. THE CANADIAN…

Real Estate

Ontario housing bill to short municipalities by $5 billion: AMO

Allison Jones - The Canadian Press Nov 18, 2022

TORONTO — Ontario housing legislation could leave communities short $5 billion and see taxpayers footing the bill, either in the form of higher property taxes or service cuts, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario said Thursday.…

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