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Toronto Foundation Drainage Policy: What Changes October 1, 2026
Toronto's revised Foundation Drainage Policy, effective October 1, 2026, allows groundwater discharge to storm sewers under specific conditions — potentially saving mid-rise developers $1M–$3M in servicing costs.
Site Plan Approval in Ontario: What the 2026 Changes Actually Mean
Projects up to 10 residential units now bypass Site Plan Approval in Ontario — but the technical engineering requirements remain. Here's what that means in practice.
Bill 98 and the Building Homes Act: What Developers Need to Know
Bill 98's faster approval timelines are welcome — but the servicing constraints that cause most real-world delays are unchanged. Here's what that means for your project.
Why Development Applications Get Delayed (And How to Avoid It)
Most Ontario development application delays trace back to unresolved servicing, easement, or policy issues that existed before submission. Here's what to look for.