A recent article in Canada’s National Observer outlines how Ontario’s Bill 17 could strip municipalities of their ability to enforce green building standards, threatening decades of climate-forward urban design.
Mantle Development CEO & Founder Ryan Zizzo, interviewed for the piece, notes that these policies’ impact on development costs is negligible, while their long-term benefits are significant. “Doing it right from the start is not only more efficient,” he says, “it’s smarter for affordability and resilience.”
As Ontario’s cities face mounting climate risks, we believe local governments must retain the authority to build for a safer, lower-carbon future.
