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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)

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185830

Commenting on behalf of

The Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge

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Loss of Climate Objectives: Repealing the requirement for Official Plans to contain climate mitigation goals ignores the growing necessity for resilient community planning, leaving municipalities vulnerable to extreme weather without the tools to prepare. Read more

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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)

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185835

Commenting on behalf of

Town of Aylmer

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The requirement for standardized Official Plan structures and land use designations would require a future update to the Town of Aylmer Official Plan. This would result in additional staff resources and time to implement required changes once the final framework is released. Read more

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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)

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185840

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Individual

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Please find attached correspondence from TMA Law, on behalf of our Client, Build Urban Inc., in support of Bill 98's proposed prohibition on mandatory enhanced development standards ("EDS"). Read more

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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)

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185843

Commenting on behalf of

The Corporation of the County of Brant

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this posting. The County of Brant provides the following commentary and refers the Province to the Council-approved staff report for additional context (RPT-0159-26). Where a related ERO posting exists, the County will comment through that posting. Read more

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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)

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185850

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Individual

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Ontario’s green infrastructure sector supports a wide range of skilled jobs across planning, design, manufacturing, construction, installation, and long-term maintenance. Read more

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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)

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185854

Commenting on behalf of

City of Waterloo

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The attached letter has been provided on behalf of the City of Waterloo. Read more

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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)

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185855

Commenting on behalf of

City of Markham

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1) Official Plan Structure and Contents – Staff prefer that the proposed standardization of official plans with prescribed requirements in the Planning Act not be included in the Bill and alternatively recommend the province issue guidance to municipalities to support consistency and streamlining. Read more

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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)

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185865

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Individual

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The fascination of this government with the City of Toronto is astounding. Please spend time, money and efforts on the rest of the province. There is no reason to take over the Toronto Transit Commission. Read more

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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)

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185866

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Individual

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Don't privatize water or water infrastructure. Don't financialize water or water infrastructure. Read more

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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)

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185876

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Individual

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The proposed changes to the Planning Act raise significant concerns for communities like Long Branch in South Etobicoke, where residents are already experiencing rapid intensification, infrastructure strain, and increasing pressure on neighbourhood stability and livability. Read more

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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)

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185882

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

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I am a Candidate Member of OPPI working as a land use planner in the private consulting sector; my current projects include assisting municipal clients with reviewing and updating their Official Plans. Read more

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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)

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185888

Commenting on behalf of

Township of Oro-Medonte

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Environmental Registry of Ontario #: 026-0300 Township of Oro-Medonte Comment Read more

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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)

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185917

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

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On behalf of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto (CCFS), please see attached response letter. Read more

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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)

Comment ID

185932

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Individual

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Landscape architects are regulated, accountable professionals who routinely prepare core parts of planning application submissions; they should be treated as qualified authorities under the “complete application” framework. Read more

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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)

Comment ID

185933

Commenting on behalf of

Town of Penetanguishene

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The Town of Penetanguishene Council considered the proposed changes on May 13, 2026, and endorsed the submission of the attached comments. Read more

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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)

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185935

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Individual

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NO, NO, NO. Leave water in the hands of local municipalities and accountable to elected officials and far away from any profit incentive. Water is not a commodity, it should never be privatized or financialized.

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