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2026/MAR/24

MMAH’s New Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish Form and Updates to Practice Tip PT.08

Practice Advisory

As of February 16, 2026, Ontario municipalities are required to use the updated Building Permit Application to Construct or Demolish form developed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing...

construction

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2026/JAN/15

Consultation: Supporting Development in the City of Brampton’s Downtown Special Policy Area

Architectural News

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has posted a notice on the Regulatory Registry to propose administrative changes to the Building Code that could streamline planning approvals and would...

codenews

issue 376

brampton

downtown special policy area

ministry of municipal affairs and housing

building code

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2025/SEP/16

Ontario's Building Code Act: Updates about Minister’s Rulings for Innovative Construction Products and Materials

Practice Advisory

As of July 1, 2025, the use of innovative products and materials on projects in Ontario is no longer governed by Minister’s Rulings, but by Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) evaluations...

building code

minister ruling

Read More Ontario's Building Code Act: Updates about Minister’s Rulings for Innovative Construction Products and Materials