Ontario To Announce Housing Changes That Override Some Municipal Zoning Laws
CTV News Toronto has learned that, as part of the housing legislation, the City of Toronto will be poised to build 285,000 new homes by 2032. The Ontario government said it will assign housing targets to municipalities based on population size and growth. Ottawa has a housing target of 161,000, while Mississauga has a target of 120,000 and Brampton has a target of 113,000 homes. Each city should develop “commitments” outlining how it will achieve the goals....