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...
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...
On June 3, following a very expedited legislative process, the Ontario government passed Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025. As a result of the speed at which the Bill...
The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA has had a busy second half of 2024. The Association has been closely monitoring the ongoing harmonization of the Ontario and National...
The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA has had a busy start to 2024. Working collaboratively with other service areas, PGR staff has been closely monitoring the ongoing...
A Look at Various Initiatives Taking Place Thus Far This Year The OAA’s Policy and Government Relations (PGR) team has had a productive first half of 2023. Working collaboratively with the...
Recently, OAA President Settimo Vilardi wrote to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) Building Transformation Services Branch in response to the consultation on future enhancements to...
A Look Back at the Second Half of 2022 With the introduction and swift passage of controversial new housing legislation, along with significant developments to the OAA’s offering of tools for members...
On November 28, Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 passed third reading and received Royal Assent. This sweeping legislation has been touted as another step that the government is taking to...
Looking Back at OAA Activities in Late 2021 The OAA has had a busy second half of 2021 with respect to policy and government relations (PGR). From a record-breaking World Architecture Day...