Development of Green Building Standards in Ontario Building Code - Authorizing Receipt of Funds from Municipal Affairs and Housing - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

Since the adoption of the Toronto Green Standard in 2006, the City of Toronto has established itself as a leading authority in this area. Allowing City Planning staff to work directly with the Building Development Branch, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on this project will facilitate the City's ability to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and enable the Province to utilize the expertise of a professional with applied knowledge. It will also enable other Ontario municipalities to realize their own net zero emission targets. This Motion is urgent because staff requested this Motion given that the completion of this work is time sensitive. Staff are working to have green building standards included in the Ontario Building Code prior to the summer.