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Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation

6/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - Bill 17 severely undermine cities’ ability to regulate development, leading to higher emissions and less climate-resilient buildings, explains Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs.

Toronto’s green roofs under threat as Ford government pushes Bill 17

6/2025 - VILLAGE REPORT - Policy expert, Bryan Purcell, explains Bill 17 “deeply undercuts” the green standard and may also make the Green Roof Bylaw more difficult for the city to uphold.

Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards

6/2025 - CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER - “Municipalities have a legislated responsibility to protect public health and environmental wellbeing,” said Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs. “Restricting their ability to exercise those duties will not protect Ontario or build housing faster. ”

TAF Newsletter: May 2025

5/2025 - This edition includes our reaction to Bill 17, an opportunity to incentivize home solar, and lessons from Quebec on EV readiness in multi-family buildings. Are you headed to Canada’s biggest retrofit event? Get your invite!

Ontario Legislation Could Override Local Green Standards, Stall Climate Progress

5/2025 - THE ENERGY MIX - Could Bill 17 set back green building in the province, and undermine city-led climate policies? Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments.

Ontario needs a green workforce to power shift from natural gas

5/2025 - THE POINTER - Aakash Harpalani, Director of Clean Energy, points to energy efficiency, demand flexibility, rooftop solar and battery, plus more, to help Ontario reduce its reliance on natural gas.

Hour 3: Are municipal climate plans under threat by Ontario’s new housing bill

5/2025 - MOORE IN THE MORNING - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, discusses the benefits of municipal green standards and how to streamline housing development in the province.

New housing construction is shown in Markham in this October file photo. Chris Young/The Canadian Press file photo

Ford government move could see environmental home requirements sacrificed in the name of building faster, cheaper

5/2025 - TORONTO STAR - Bryan Purcell, VP of Policy and Programs, comments on Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, and its potential long-term impacts on affordability, noting that Toronto has exceeded housing targets alongside green standards.

News

Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation

Toronto’s green roofs under threat as Ford government pushes Bill 17

Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards

TAF Newsletter: May 2025

Ontario Legislation Could Override Local Green Standards, Stall Climate Progress

Ontario needs a green workforce to power shift from natural gas

Hour 3: Are municipal climate plans under threat by Ontario’s new housing bill

Ford government move could see environmental home requirements sacrificed in the name of building faster, cheaper

TAF statement on the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act

A smarter approach to EV upgrades in buildings: What Quebec’s draft regulation gets right

Making rooftop solar work for Ontarians: strengthening the Home Renovation Savings program

Canada sprints past the U.S. on appliance efficiency

News

Ford government bulldozes green building standards with new legislation

Toronto’s green roofs under threat as Ford government pushes Bill 17

Ford government moves to override cities on green building standards

TAF Newsletter: May 2025

Ontario Legislation Could Override Local Green Standards, Stall Climate Progress

Ontario needs a green workforce to power shift from natural gas

Hour 3: Are municipal climate plans under threat by Ontario’s new housing bill

Ford government move could see environmental home requirements sacrificed in the name of building faster, cheaper

TAF statement on the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act

A smarter approach to EV upgrades in buildings: What Quebec’s draft regulation gets right

Making rooftop solar work for Ontarians: strengthening the Home Renovation Savings program

Canada sprints past the U.S. on appliance efficiency

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