Comment
RE: Proposed Planning Act and City of Toronto Act, 2006 Changes (Schedules 3 and 7 of Bill 17
- Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025) - ERO 025-0461
I support a collective effort to increase housing supply and modernize the province’s planning and development systems. I work closely with public and private partners to advance practical urban climate solutions that reduce emissions while supporting affordability, equity, and resilience. We also support efforts to accelerate and reduce the cost of delivering much-needed housing and infrastructure. Green Development Standards (GDS) reduce red tape and standardize planning processes, resulting in long-term predictability that housing developers need to succeed. Streamlining development processes has been a cornerstone feature of GDS across Ontario. Bill 17 would negatively impact municipalities’ ability to implement GDS, limiting their capacity to ensure that new development is not only built quickly but also remains energy-efficient, livable, and affordable over the long term. These standards help lower utility bills, reduce infrastructure costs and cut emissions, delivering lasting affordability year after year.
Nathan
Submitted June 13, 2025 5:49 PM
Comment on
Proposed Regulations– Complete Application
ERO number
025-0462
Comment ID
149871
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