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184682

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ERO Submission – Support for Standardization with Critical Safeguards I am writing in support of the intent behind ERO 026-0300 and the broader direction of planning reform under Bill 98, particularly as it relates to the standardization of Official Plans. Read more

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184689

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I am writing to express my opposition to the changes to the Planning Act under Bill 98. These changes will set Ontario back in our efforts to fight climate change and increase home energy costs for Ontarians. Read more

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184905

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As a Thunder Bay resident, I have concerns about the Province’s proposed changes to planning processes through Bill 98. I do not support changes that could limit our community’s ability to build sustainably. Read more

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184906

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As a Thunder Bay resident, I have concerns about the Province’s proposed changes to planning processes through Bill 98. I do not support changes that could limit our community’s ability to build sustainably. Read more

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184925

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I am generally supportive of measures that enable more housing, particularly those that promote gentle density, such as reduced minimum lot sizes and more flexible, mixed-use land designations. However, I have several concerns regarding the broader impacts of the proposed legislation: Read more

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184940

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Elgin County

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Dear Minister Flack, Re: Elgin County Council Feedback Regarding Bill 98 – Building Reforms and Related Consultations, 2026 Read more

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184941

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Simcoe County District School Board

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April 24, 2026 Province of Ontario – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Read more

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184951

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Clean Energy Canada strongly advises the government reconsiders its proposed changes to the Planning Act, Municipal Act, 2001, Building Code Act, 1992, and City of Toronto Act, 2006 that would have the effect of prohibiting mandatory municipal enhanced development standards and green building standa Read more

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184957

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This bill will hurt you too. Climate change will not spare you. Climate solutions like green building standards and robust public transit and infrastructure to facilitate the removal of fossil fuels from the day to day lives of the people of Ontario are vital. Read more

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184958

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I am currently in Norway and Sweden on business.The electrification of the transport sector is way ahead of Canada. This bill needs to promote easy individual electrical charging of vehicles in newly built residential buildings. Read more

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184983

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This bill is a huge over reach by the provincial government into municipal affairs, one of many by the Ford gov. When the federal gov does this, Mr. Ford loses his mind, but feels perfectly happy to wrest control that should be municipal. Read more

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185000

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Regional Municipality of Peel

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Re: Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, Building Code Act, 1992 and Municipal Act, 2001 Changes (Schedules 1, 2 and 7 of Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026) (ERO 026-0300) To Whom It May Concern: Read more

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185017

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The Ontario Solar Canopy Initiative submits that Bill 98's proposed prohibition on mandatory enhanced development standards must explicitly exempt solar canopy infrastructure requirements on commercial parking lots. Read more

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185024

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I support the Province’s goal of streamlining planning approvals to accelerate housing, economic development, and transportation infrastructure. Read more

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185030

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As a Landscape Architect actively involved in community planning, environmental design, and climate‑resilient development, I am concerned that the legislative changes proposed under ERO 026‑0300 prioritize procedural streamlining and development acceleration at the expense of environmental performan Read more

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185039

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Town of Tecumseh

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Please find attached comments submitted by the Town of Tecumseh, as approved by Town Council at their regular Council meeting of April 28, 2026. Read more