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Ontario’s housing system is no longer just strained – it’s stalled. Uncertainty in the development process and a lack of consistency in policy are major barriers that need to be addressed to get homes built.

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With an ambitious target set by Ontario of building 1.5 million homes by 2031, this benchmark reflects the urgency of the province’s housing needs. Demand for housing continues to rise, population growth is accelerating, and affordability is slipping further out of reach — yet the pace of new home delivery continues to lag behind.

The development environment is often characterized by slow, inconsistent approvals, infrastructure that isn’t keeping up and fragmented policies that create more friction than progress. These bureaucratic hurdles are roadblocks to investment, housing access and Ontario’s long-term economic resilience.

With a new provincial budget on the horizon, Ontario has another opportunity to shift course. The province has taken important steps, including setting municipal housing targets, expanding strong mayor powers and passing legislation to streamline........

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