Bill 23

• Ontario launched audits to find ‘waste’ at city hall. No one knows what they say

  After backlash over changes to the fees developers pay municipalities at the end of 2022, the province launched audits of local finances. A year later, they were cancelled.

  Politics

  May 9
  
• Ontario cancels municipal audits launched to understand impacts of its housing laws

  The announcement came alongside confirmation the Ford government would reverse its decision to dissolve the Region of Peel and would revoke some minister’s zoning orders.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2023
  
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• Peterborough homeowners can soon add up to 2 additional residential units on lot

  City council endorsed a staff report that recommended amending a 2018 zoning bylaw that allowed up to one residential suite to double it to two 'residential units.'

  Economy

  Aug 9, 2023
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• Report recommends Peterborough allow up to 2 additional residential units on lots

  The report say the amendments fall in line with Ontario's Bill 23 — More Homes Built Faster Act — to encourage more housing builds and boost housing supplies within municipalities.

  Economy

  Aug 3, 2023
• ‘It’s micromanaging’: Unions say Quebec education reform won’t solve issues

  Dressed in medieval garb, union members clamoured outside the National Assembly on Friday that 'his majesty' Bernard Drainville doesn't want to listen to school support staff.

  Education

  Jun 2, 2023
• English parents coalition ‘disappointed’ to be excluded from education reform

  The English Parents' Committee Association believes Quebec's education reform will be devastating to English School boards and will erode the rights of the community.

  Education

  May 31, 2023
• Quebec’s new education reform, Bill 23, would grant more powers to minister

  Bill 23 would give the minister the power to appoint director generals in school service centres and the power to reverse decisions made by those same employees. 

  Education

  May 4, 2023
• Could Bill 23 cost London, Ont. $100 million? City staff say it’s possible

  While the exact figure is still unknown, a report from city of London staff estimates that it could range between $25 million and $100 million.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2023
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• Waterloo’s new affordable housing strategy will see 16,000 new homes built by 2031

  On Monday, Waterloo city council approved a new affordable housing strategy that includes a plan to allow for 16,000 new homes to be built by 2031.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
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• Kitchener pledge will see 35,000 new homes built in city by 2031

  Kitchener council approved a pledge Monday night which says it will support building 35,000 new homes in the city over the next eight years.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023