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With the announcement that both the federal and Ontario governments are extending the 13% sales tax break on new homes priced at $1 million or less to all buyers, it is a significant and timely move for the housing market. Broadening this incentive beyond first-time buyers has the potential to improve affordability, boost buyer confidence, and re‑energize a residential construction sector that has been under considerable pressure. With new home sales and housing starts slowin

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) released the 2025 National Model Codes on December 22, 2025, introducing significant regulatory updates amid a severe housing market downturn. Ontario’s preconstruction ground-oriented home sales have dropped 70% and multi-unit residential sales 90%, intensifying concerns that stricter regulations will further harm affordability and supply. The National Model Codes, once adopted by provinces and territories, set min

The Government of Ontario introduced Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act , which received royal assent in...

The Sustainable Housing Foundation is inviting builders to take part in exploring the myths of the residential construction industry. At...

If COVID-19 has done one thing, it has removed most distractions from our daily routines. More time to reflect has reminded me that I am...

The Sustainable Housing Foundation Board has continued to meet virtually since the Ontario lock down in March. Our Board members are...

The Sustainable Housing Foundation Board undertook a review of its strategic plan during the fall of 2017 with the assistance of...

The Sustainable Housing Foundation Board, in conjunction with board members from CRESNET (Canadian Residential Energy Services Network)...