"Renters, cyclists and environmentalists are expressing frustration with the Ontario government's latest omnibus bill, legislation to speed up new home construction that also introduces potential changes to residential tenancy rules, bike lanes and municipal planning. Last week, Premier Doug Ford's government introduced Bill 60, dubbed the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act. The legislation is another series of proposed changes aimed at making conditions more favourable for builders in the province to address the housing crisis."
"Earlier this week, the province stepped back on considerations that were contemplated as part of the bill that may have ended rent control and indefinite leases in the future. Flack denied the government is in retreat over the bill after dropping those controversial elements. This bill is a strong bill, Flack said. It's creating the conditions to get more homes built faster. We're creating stability. We're creating predictability in the market, and there's no retreat at all."
Ontario introduced Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, an omnibus package meant to accelerate new home construction. The legislation amends 16 laws and standardizes development charge calculations while proposing changes affecting residential tenancy rules, bike lanes and municipal planning. NDP Leader Marit Stiles said omnibus bills divide public attention and suppress meaningful scrutiny, arguing the government uses such tactics to reduce pushback. Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack said the bill creates stability and predictability to speed housing supply. The province removed earlier proposals that might have ended rent control and indefinite leases, but housing advocates remain concerned about tribunal changes that could weaken tenant rights.
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