Ontario Homes

• Inside the Greenbelt deal from 2 developers’ perspectives

  While no one explicitly told developers that Ontario planned to open up the protected Greenbelt for housing last year, the government telegraphed that message to builders.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2023
  
• Lack of development charges could cost Hamilton taxpayers $54 million

  Hamilton councillors are taking steps to articulate on city tax bills exactly why ratepayers may soon have to pick up a $54-million tab for developers.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2023
  
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• Impersonators posing as homeowners linked to 32 property fraud cases in Ontario and B.C.

  Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and B.C., investigators and official warnings suggest.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2023
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• ‘Vagueness’ around development charges still poses risk to Hamilton’s finances, says mayor

  Mayor Andrea Horwath says changing development charges via Ontario's new housing plan is 'a lot to unpack' amid ongoing city budget talks.

  Politics

  Jan 16, 2023
• Doug Ford denies claims that his government tipped off developers on Greenbelt changes

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he and his government did not tip off developers ahead of announcing changes to the Greenbelt.

  Politics

  Dec 1, 2022
• Hamilton mayor says end of development charges on housing builds could be problematic

  Andrea Horwath admits she has "concerns" over Ontario's nixing of development charges for some new housing starts that could lead to more costs for Hamiltonians.

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2022
• Ford says Greenbelt housing needed due to rising immigration

  But, Ford says, if hundreds of thousands of additional newcomers a year start arriving in Ontario, there isn't going to be anywhere to house them.

  Environment

  Nov 7, 2022
• Ontario set to reduce developer charges to spur new home construction

  The Progressive Conservative government has promised to build 1.5 million homes in 10 years, and introduced new legislation intended to spur and speed up development.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Ontario proposes to double maximum fines against unethical developers

  The proposed changes to the New Home Construction Licensing Act would, if passed, increase penalties to a maximum of $50,000, up from $25,000.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022
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• Ontario introduces new legislation to increase housing supply in province

  Ontario’s housing minister introduced new legislation on Wednesday, aimed at increasing the supply of housing in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022