Minister of Municipal Affairs Linda Jeffrey opened the door to giving municipalities the final say on some local planning matters. ...
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Bill 14 sails through committee, first non-budget bill to make it to third reading
An uncontroversial bill to tweak rental rules for co-ops gets quick passage out of committee. ...
Co-ops and their tenants looking for changes
Rental co-ops want to be able to use the Landlord and Tenant Board, and they're likely to get their wish. ...

2013 AMO wraps with frustration aimed at Queen’s Park
Leaders in towns and cities across Ontario would like to see something more than the budget pass this fall. ...
Jeffrey announces even more consultations
Municipal affairs wants to talk about the OMB, development charges and Section 37 fees in public consultations. ...
Wynne previews planning changes, but no arbitration or OMERS reform at AMO
The premier announced a new program to help attract jobs to cities and towns--just not the one AMO leadership are looking for. ...
EMO, Fire Marshall offices merged–without the EMO chief
The government has merged the offices of Emergency Management Ontario and the Office of the Fire Marshall. ...
Marin investigating use of force, de-escalation rules after Yatim shooting
Andre Marin says he'll investigate whether Ontario needs province-wide rules for police, and gets in a minor twitter war. ...
Builders seeking certainty from development forum
The province is inviting the development industry for a consultation Aug. 8 on planning rules in the province. ...
Government plans forum on planning changes
QP Briefing has learned the government is planning a forum in August with planning and development stakeholders. ...