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Ontario has proposed sweeping new housing regulations. See them for yourself here

The Ontario government has introduced sweeping new regulations when it comes to building housing in the province.

Ford government's More Homes Built Faster Act shakes up the approvals process in various ways

Whitchurch-Stouffville aerial scenic of areas under development for residential home construction.
Doug Ford's government has released new legislation that will lead to major changes about how homes can be built in the province, which is grappling with a housing crisis. Here, homes under construction in Whitchurch-Stouffville are photographed from above. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)

The Ontario government has introduced sweeping new regulations when it comes to building housing in the province.

The legislation, which hasn't been passed yet but almost certainly will given Premier Doug Ford's majority at Queen's Park, is called the More Homes Built Faster Act, or Bill 23.

You can read more about what Ford had to say about the government's plan here.

But there's a lot more to unpack in the legislation, and housing is one of the biggest issues facing this province.

If you see something in the legislation you think CBC Toronto should be reporting on, email us here and let us know what stands out and why you think it warrants a closer look.

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