OAA says new Ontario bill may cause municipal green building standards to become obsolete

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario, from www.ola.org

Following a very expedited legislative process, the Ontario government passed Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, on June 3, 2025.

The Bill aims to accelerate development and housing construction in Ontario by streamlining planning processes, reducing development charges, and allowing for additional flexibility in land use planning. It is the third bill in a series designed to address housing affordability and economic growth.