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: Ontario Publishes Housing Affordability Task Force Report; Canadian Luxury Real Estate Sales Double, Triple in Some Markets; Commercial Leasing Bulletin: Update On Pandemic-Related Rent Subsidy Programs; and more news.

Views from Humber Bay, image by UT Forum contributor 67Cup

Government notices and announcements:

Request for Qualifications Released for Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Phase 1D Redevelopment Project

City of Toronto issues 2022 interim property tax bills

Ontario Publishes Housing Affordability Task Force Report

City of Burlington work on Waterfront Hotel Planning Study resuming

Private sector/other notices and announcements:

ULI: ULI Toronto announces new District Council Chair 2022 - 2024

Metrolinx: What’s ahead for the Yonge North Subway Extension in 2022

RE/MAX: Canadian Luxury Real Estate Sales Double, Triple in Some Markets

TRREB: TRREB Statement on Provincial Housing Affordability Task Force Recommendations

RESCON: Ontario’s residential builders back task force proposals to boost supply of new housing

Mondaq: Commercial Leasing Bulletin: Update On Pandemic-Related Rent Subsidy Programs

TRBT: The Board Applauds Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Report’s Recommendation to End Exclusionary Zoning Policies and Build More Housing

OREA: New Housing Affordability Task Force Report Will Get You a Great Place to Call Home

CCI: CCI-T Submission to the Condominium Insurance Consultation - Insurance Act, Condominium Act, 1998, Building Code Act, 1992

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