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Ontario's Housing Goals Falter, Focus Shifts to Affordability

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Ontarios Housing Goals Falter: Budget Cuts, Affordability Shift, and Criticism

Ontarios government has significantly reduced its housing start projections, aiming for just 64,800 starts this year, far below the initial goal of 1.5 million by 2031. The focus has shifted to affordability, with a temporary HST rebate for new homebuyers and plans to cut development charges. However, opposition leaders criticize the move as a broken promise, while builders seek lower fees to overcome challenges like inflation, high costs, and labor shortages.

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