Halton’s mayors have a few thoughts about the province’s sweeping housing legislation. Bill 108 the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019 was passed by the Ontario government June 6. Described by the provincial government as its plan to tackle Ontario’s housing crisis, the bill includes extensive legislative, policy and regulatory changes across multiple ministries. The complete bill has legislation over 13 different acts — including the Endangered Species Act, Ontario Heritage Act, Cannabis Control Act, Development Charges Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Planning Act and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act. Rob Burton — Oakville Oakville’s Mayor Rob Burton summarized the bill as reducing local planning authority.

Source: thestar June 12, 2019 04:02 UTC