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Lessons from Copenhagen: A city for all

9/2026 - Keith Burrows reflects on the Sustainable Buildings Delegation in Copenhagen, exploring local climate policies and emerging low carbon technologies that we can use to reduce emissions in the GTHA.

How Ontario can make C-PACE work for building owners and municipalities

7/2026 - Krithi Shankhari outlines how a C-PACE program could work for borrowers and municipalities by balancing oversight and flexibility.

Industrialized construction 101

4/2026 - Keith Burrows explains what modern methods of construction are, why they matter, and how they’re used in practice.

Guide to the Environmental Registry of Ontario for Bill 98

4/2026 - Based on the sweeping changes proposed in this omnibus bill, now is a critical opportunity for stakeholders and rightsholders to weigh in on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO).

Ontario’s construction-prosperity opportunity

2/2026 - Construction is shaping Ontario’s future. From retrofitting aging buildings to meeting housing targets, the approach we take can deliver major benefits. Fatima Crerar explores why a coordinated regional economic development strategy could turn construction into shared prosperity across the GTHA.

A new era for building codes in Canada

1/2026 - Canada’s newly released 2025 National Model Codes mark a turning point in how the country looks at building performance. The 2025 model codes send a clear message that Canada is moving toward a unified, modern regulatory framework for buildings.

Add your voice to protect green development standards in Bill 60

11/2025 - Ontario's Bill 60 takes aim at several critical municipal planning authorities, undermining years of progress streamlining and harmonizing low-carbon development across the GTHA.

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Investing in housing for the future

10/2025 - Farrah Chan explores how Build Canada Homes, a new federal initiative, can help to address both the housing and climate crises.

The Atmospheric Fund launches EV-ready pilot in multi-family buildings

7/2025 - TAF launches pilot project to expand EV charging in apartment and condo buildings.

Bill 17 can’t stop the momentum for green buildings

6/2025 - The passing of Bill 17 is disappointing but there’s still an opportunity to shape what comes next.

How ready for heat pumps is Toronto Hydro?

6/2025 - A TAF interview with Toronto Hydro's Julia McNally, Director of Climate Action at Toronto Hydro, on how the utility is preparing for BEPS.

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

5/2025 - Quebec is implementing a comprehensive strategy to upgrade multi-unit buildings to be EV-ready. Understand the incentives and how Ontario can support building owners and tenants to access EV charging at home.