Ontario’s Bill 17:
A Residential Developer Must Read!
Ontario’s Bill 17 (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025) introduces a series of changes to streamline development approvals and reduce costs for builders. It aims to “speed up the construction of infrastructure and homes” and “simplify and standardize…development approval processes and charges to help increase housing supply”. Below is a concise overview of key changes under Bill 17, comparing the “Before” and “After” scenarios:
