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Toronto Defends Green Standards Amid Bill 17 Controversy

6/21/2025

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Toronto's city staff firmly state that the new Ontario law, Bill 17, won't undermine the city's Green Standard for new buildings, which is crucial for boosting climate resilience and cutting emissions. However, critics warn that this legislation could stifle municipalities' efforts to establish sustainable practices, jeopardizing timely housing development.

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Toronto's city staff firmly state that the new Ontario law, Bill 17, won't undermine the city's Green Standard for new buildings, which is crucial for boosting climate resilience and cutting emissions. However, critics warn that this legislation could stifle municipalities' efforts to establish sustainable practices, jeopardizing timely housing development.