RESCON: On the right path to affordable homes The goal of building 1.5 million homes in the next 10 years is acheivable if task force recommendations are implemented March 11, 2022 Homes
RESCON: Mandatory consultations will hurt more than help City of Toronto could be underestimating the staff resources and time required to transition to mandatory pre-application consultations. February 14, 2022 Homes
Housing shortages now being felt province-wide According to recent projections, one million new homes are needed in Ontario to meet current and projected demand over the next decade. January 14, 2022 Homes
RESCON: Mandatory hurricane straps are not the answer It is unlikely that hurricane straps alone would have prevented tornado-force winds from destroying homes in Barrie December 10, 2021 Homes
RESCON: Skilled trades crisis is looming The work force could see a 10,000 worker deficit in skilled trades; more young people are needed to pick up the tools. November 12, 2021 Homes
RESCON: Where will people live? There are no easy fixes when it comes to solving the housing supply shortage October 8, 2021 Homes
RESCON: Blame slow approval process for lack of housing supply There’s an abundance of zoning bylaws in this country that restrict the supply of homes and too many agencies involved in the approval process September 13, 2021 Homes
RESCON: Overhaul of development process will yield huge gains Not enough housing is being produced to meet demand and anything that can be done to speed up the process is welcome August 23, 2021 Homes
Land use approval process needs reform The development approvals process needs to be digitized and streamlined so affordable housing can get built faster July 9, 2021 Homes
RESCON: Eliminate extra costs of building new homes Barriers include zoning regulations, delays on permit approvals and development charges May 13, 2021 Homes
