Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to

AMO would also like to acknowledge the productive, collaborative approach that the Minister and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing brought to the development of this legislation. [...] The introduction of Bill 185 has re-opened discussion about the role of DCs in housing affordability, engendering criticism from the federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. [...] AMO is confident that the Government of Ontario will answer our call for a Social and Economic Prosperity review to ensure that communities in every part of the province have a sound economic foundation and enviable quality of life. [...] Many municipalities and developers have highlighted the disconnect between fee refund requirements and the realities of the planning process on the ground and called for the repeal of this provision. [...] In a rapid growth environment, the lack of a way to coordinate planning approvals and infrastructure creates a significant risk of either under-servicing or over-building and an over-burdening of the property tax base.