No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

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Toronto's city staff report claims that the new Ontario law, Bill 17, does not impact the city's green standard for buildings, which aims to achieve climate and sustainability targets. The provincial government believes the bill limits municipalities' ability to set standards beyond the provincial building code. The bill has created confusion, potentially deterring other municipalities from pursuing green standards. The climate-focused green standard remains a key component of Toronto's environmental strategies, although there is controversy over its impact on building costs.