Ontario bill targets nearly 220,000 days of permit delays
Government of Ontario introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, to eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permitting delays and aid labour mobility.
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Government of Ontario introduced the Building Ontario Faster Act, 2026, to eliminate nearly 220,000 days of permitting delays and aid labour mobility.
For workers, employers and families in Ontario, cutting nearly 220,000 days of permit processing and streamlining environmental approvals can speed up projects and offer clearer timelines. Regulated workers from other provinces may face fewer barriers to work here.
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