Ontario Supporting Stronger Local Governance

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Ontario – Ontario has introduced legislation that would, if passed, strengthen municipal governance and accountability as well as give Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon the tools they need to provide high-quality services to local taxpayers as these municipalities continue to grow. The proposed Municipal Accountability Act 2024, would establish a new, standardized municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework, while the …

Ontario Winding Back Changes to Official Plans

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TORONTO — Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, released the following statement: “Since becoming Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, I have made it a priority to review past decisions, including minister’s zoning orders and official plans, to ensure that they support our goal of building at least 1.5 million homes in a manner that maintains and reinforces …

Growing Life Sciences Sector in Kitchener, Waterloo

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$7.5 million investment will support a new state-of-the-art Innovation Arena for start-ups KITCHENER — The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to help build a state-of-the-art Innovation Arena at the University of Waterloo. The new $35 million facility will be a hub for innovation in Ontario’s life sciences sector in Kitchener and Waterloo, supporting the development of new health technology …