CAMBRIDGE — The Ontario government is introducing legislation today that, if passed, would significantly strengthen protections for homeowners and buyers of new freehold homes. The Homeowner Protection Act, 2024, would ban the registration of Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs) for consumer goods on the Land Registry and deem NOSIs for consumer goods currently registered on title to be expired. It would also provide …
Ontario Fighting Back Against Rise in Hate Crime
Province investing in community-based solutions to help keep people safe OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing more than $1.7 million to help stop hate-motivated crimes across the province. The funding will be delivered over two years through the Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) Grant program as part of the province’s plan to promote safe and inclusive communities. “Acts that incite hatred, …
Cutting Red Tape to Improve Services, Save Businesses Time & Money
Ontario – The Less Red Tape, More Common Sense Act, 2023 would, if passed, build on the Ontario government’s continued efforts to reduce regulatory burden by implementing common sense changes that help create the conditions for people and businesses to thrive. Since 2018, these red tape reduction efforts have saved businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, universities and colleges, school boards and hospitals …