With the introduction of Bill 17 – Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 – the provincial government is advancing its latest reforms to the planning and development framework that signal a new era of provincial assertiveness in local land use planning, building code, design conformity, development charge reform, transit, utility and school infrastructure, among others.

Join ULI Toronto and industry experts for this timely panel discussion, Provincial Power Play: What Bill 17 Means for Cities and Builders, exploring the wide-ranging implications of this legislation for developers, planners, and municipalities. From streamlined planning applications and new “as-of-right” provisions to development charge deferrals, reduced green building standards, and expanded ministerial powers, this session will unpack what the changes mean for the future of growth in the GTHA.

MODERATOR: Marco Bianchi, Director, Land Use and Infrastructure, StrategyCorp.

SPEAKERS: Eileen Costello, Partner, Aird & Berlis, LLP; Robert Walter-Joseph, Partner, Gladki Planning Associates; Peter Clewes, Principal, architects—Alliance; Michael Sutherland, Global Director and Associate, Urban Solutions.