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Housing Minister Declines to Commit to Halving Development Fees as Ottawa Unveils Toronto Housing Investments

Further details are slated for the Nov. 4 federal budget.

Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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The office of Minister of Housing Gregor Robertson says more details about changes to development charges will come in next month's federal budget.

Overview

  • Gregor Robertson said the federal plan initially targeted a 50% cut to municipal development charges, adding that Ottawa is still working with provinces and territories.
  • The minister’s office later said the government remains committed to halving development charges for multi‑unit residential housing, with specifics to come in the budget.
  • Ottawa announced up to $283 million from the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to upgrade Toronto’s Black Creek sewer, alongside $425 million from the city.
  • The sewer improvements are intended to support capacity for about 63,000 additional homes, according to a federal release.
  • The first Build Canada Homes project will add 540 units at Arbo Downsview, with at least 40% affordable, and an RFQ will seek developers using factory-built housing technologies.