Part 1 – Bill 98 Changes Proposed to Come into Effect on Royal Assent
This blog constitutes Part 1 of the Davies Howe LLP Bill 98 and Related Proposals blog series. This first part focuses on proposed amendments intended to come into force immediately upon approval, many of which significantly curtail municipal authority over development standards, land use regulation, and approval processes. They
Bill 98: Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026
Introduction to Davies Howe LLP’s Bill 98 and Related Initiatives Blog Series On March 30, 2026, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Minister”) introduced Bill 98: the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 (“Bill 98”). Bill 98 represents a further
Funding our Future: An $8.8 Billion Commitment to Affordability
On March 30th, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford signed the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build Agreement aimed at reducing development costs and improving housing affordability across Ontario. The agreement includes a shared $8.8 billion infrastructure investment over 10 years to support housing-enabling infrastructure