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As reported in CodeNews 379, the Province has announced amendments to the 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has amended the 2024 OBC to...

The federal government has introduced a bill to send $1.7 billion to provinces to spur more housing construction as sales and housing starts sputter in a turbulent economy. The legislation was...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is partnering with the City of Ottawa to put $400 million toward building up to 3,000 affordable homes in the capital. Carney says the city will...

The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA had a steady second half of 2025 with government’s return to the legislature on October 20. PGR staff were busy over the summer...

New station designs for Yonge North Subway Extension have been revealed as procurement launches for the project’s final major contract. The Ontario government and Metrolinx have started the search...

Last month, Ontario’s government announced forthcoming changes designed to improve labour mobility between the provinces and territories for several regulated trades and professions, including...

The City of Kingston has been recognized with two national awards for its progress in cutting emissions and improving energy efficiency across its municipal buildings. The Canada Green Building...

The Ontario government is investing $2.2 million to help protect and strengthen access to inclusive spaces for all Ontarians. The Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant awards up to...

The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA had a quiet start to 2025 with government recessing until April 14. This allowed PGR staff to focus on building their internal...

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