Bill 60 could give Ontario's housing minister more power over cities' planning. Here's how | CBC News

Ontario’s sweeping Bill 60 will consolidate planning power around the minister of housing, experts say, as the government mulls more amendments that would undercut municipalities’ roles in shaping their communities.

Bill 60 could give Ontario's housing minister more power over cities' planning. Here's how | CBC News Bill 60 could give Ontario's housing minister more power over cities' planning. Here's how | CBC News Loaded Toronto Bill 60 could give Ontario's housing minister more power over cities' planning. Here's how Ontario’s sweeping Bill 60 will consolidate planning power around the minister of housing, experts say, as the government mulls more amendments that would undercut municipalities’ roles in shaping their communities. Experts say changes meant to speed up homebuilding may create uncertainty

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