This is an UrbanToronto industry update sharing information and status updates from around the industry as a means to keep our readers in the loop. We are covering updates related to rules, regulations, and changes that are being made as a result of the pandemic that impact the real estate and building industries in Toronto. 

In today's report: Improved transit in Toronto with GO Expansion means new lines and new stations; City of Toronto and bid partners welcome FIFA delegation for FIFA World Cup 2026 host city site visit; City of Toronto and CreateTO announce development partners for a third Housing Now site; and more news: 

Looking west from Cherry Street north of Mill St. First tower crane being assembled at the Block 4 and 7 site, image by UT Forum contributor globalexpress

Government notices and announcements:

How Much Parking Do We Need? Public Meeting on Modernizing Off-Street Parking

On National Housing Day, Help Mississauga Increase Housing Choices – Take Our Survey!

City of Toronto and CreateTO announce development partners for a third Housing Now site

City of Toronto recognizes National Housing Day

City of Toronto and bid partners welcome FIFA delegation for FIFA World Cup 2026 host city site visit

Ontario Building and Improving Schools

Ontario Recognizes National Housing Day

Ontario Moves Forward with Highway 17 Twinning in Kenora

Notice of intention to pass amending by-law to remove a holding provision at 1415 Dundas Street East and 3006 William Cutmore Boulevard for Mattamy (Joshua Creek) Limited

Notice of intention to pass amending by-law to remove a holding provision at 1357 Dundas Street West for Graydon Banning Ltd.

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

RE/MAX: RE/MAX LLC Names Christopher Alexander as President of RE/MAX Canada

Metrolinx: Progress continues on the Lakeshore East Line to help bring faster and more frequent service from Union Station to Bowmanville

Metrolinx: Improved transit in Toronto with GO Expansion means new lines and new stations

TTC: Ninety-two per cent of TTC employees have shared their vaccination status

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