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June 16, 2023

Ontario Takes Further Action to Increase Housing Supply By Extending Strong Mayor Powers to 26 Additional Municipalities

This morning, following a meeting with Ontario’s Big City Mayors, the Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced that Strong Mayor Powers will be extended to 26 additional municipalities.

June 15, 2023

Federal Liberals Introduce C-50: the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act

Yesterday, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, introduced Bill C-50 entitled “An Act respecting accountability, transparency and engagement to support the creation of sustainable jobs for workers and economic growth in a net-zero economy” (Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act).

April 19, 2023

Canada Launches Two Consultations on Zero Plastic Waste

Yesterday afternoon, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced two documents in support of its zero plastic waste agenda and will launch public consultations for feedback on Canada's approach to reducing and managing plastic pollution.

April 11, 2023

Ontario Government Unveils Housing Supply Action Plan

The Government of Ontario has released the Housing Supply Action Plan to work towards strengthening protections for homebuyers, support tenants and change rules around land-use planning.

March 28, 2023

Sussex Analysis: Federal Budget 2023

Today the Government of Canada unveiled its 2023 budget. Read our detailed analysis of the spending and policy mechanisms outlined in the budget.

March 23, 2023

Ontario Budget 2023: Dear Prudence

Today the Ontario government released its 2023 provincial budget - the second budget of the Progressive Conservative government’s second mandate and in many respects its first post-pandemic focused budget.

March 13, 2023

Sussex Overview: Ontario Modernizing the Environmental Assessment Process

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has announced a plan that aims to support streamlined project development in the province, while maintaining environmental oversight requirements.

February 22, 2023

Government of Ontario Introduces Your Health Act, 2023

New legislation outlines next steps for plans to reduce wait times for surgeries, procedures, and diagnostic imaging, as well as new “As of Right” rules.

February 17, 2023

Department of Finance Releases Blueprint for Canada Innovation Corporation

Yesterday we learned that the Government of Canada will establish an innovation agency to drive Canadian business investment in research and development and foster economic growth. The Sussex team takes a look at what this could mean.

February 15, 2023

Government of Ontario Launches Consultation on Pathways to Decarbonization

The Government of Ontario has launched a consultation on the IESO’s recent Pathways to Decarbonization study. Read more for the Sussex team's analysis of the announcement.