UPDATE: On the afternoon of June 3, 2025, Doug Ford's government pushed through Bill 17.
Unfortunately, even though there have been significant concerns about the effect that this Bill would have on municipal environmental programs like the Toronto Green Standard for new buildings, the Ford government chose to fast track its approval. This meant that, unlike most Bills, the provincial government did not hold any committee meetings — which is where experts and stakeholders like the City of Toronto would usually make statements and deputations for staff to review.
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