OverviewDoug Ford's provincial government was a breath of fresh air for the residential building industry in Ontario as well as for new home buyers. Or in other cases, official plans were drafted that were not consistent with provincial policy. Much of the good work that the government had done to date for housing has backfired on it because of the Greenbelt. Now, unfortunately, they have taken several steps backwards and builders and new home buyers alike are being harmed. Builders slam Ford government for 'no coherent' housing plan (thestar.com)Some of the highlights and strongest statements that Dave Wilkes made included:"These decisions, "coupled with the announcement to review its commitment to reduce taxes on new housing through proposed changes to development charges has created unmanageable uncertainty for the housing industry," Wilkes said.

Source: thestar January 22, 2024 09:14 UTC