On June 6, 2024, Bill 185, also known as the Cutting Red
Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 ("Bill 185"),
received Royal Assent.
Bill 185 is another piece of legislation introduced by the
Ontario Government as part of its ongoing commitment to cutting red
tape, speeding up government processes, and building at least 1.5
million homes by 2031.
Several pieces of legislation will be amended in order to
address concerns related to stakeholder feedback on issues
preventing or delaying the development of housing. Notably, Bill
185 introduces fundamental changes to the Planning Act,
the Development Charges Act, the Municipal Act,
and the City of Toronto Act, most of which come into
effect immediately.
