To meet its housing target of 1.5 million homes by 2031, the Ford government is increasing the power of municipal leaders. But some argue it comes at the cost of due process and democracy within council chambers.
Sam Houpt reports…
- Hamilton’s Horwath to use ‘strong mayor powers’ to develop housing over Stoney Creek parking lots
- Peterborough mayor to opt into Ontario’s ‘strong mayor’ power to help reach housing goals