Ford government pausing its own affordable housing policy, calling it ‘red tape’ | Globalnews.ca

The Ford government is delaying its own affordable housing measures in several major Ontario cities, calling the rules it wrote 'unnecessary red tape and requirements.'

The Ford government is delaying its own affordable housing measures in several major Ontario cities, calling the rules it wrote “unnecessary red tape and requirements” that make it more expensive to build. The pause will affect inclusionary zoning rules in Toronto, Kitchener and Mississauga, a policy that requires developers to provide a minimum number of affordable housing units in certain situations. Legislation introduced by the government in May 2025 said municipalities could mandate new projects near transit stations to include five per cent affordable units for a maximum of 2

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