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Building Faster and Smarter, at Last? Province of Ontario Introduces Bill 17

June 4, 2025 | Denise Baker, Raj Kehar, Narmada Gunawardana and Nikolas Koschany, WeirFoulds LLP

Amidst economic uncertainty and a trade war, one thing remains constant: the Province of Ontario (the “Province”)’s attempts to boost housing supply. On May 12, 2025, the Province introduced Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (the “Bill” or “Bill 17”). Currently in its second reading, the Bill, if passed, would make changes to development charges, planning instruments, and provincial infrastructure development. We explore these changes below.

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