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Policy & Advocacy

A crucial part of BILD’s mission is to be a strong, unified, proactive advocate for the home building, land development and professional renovation industry.

We facilitate information-sharing and discussion between the industry and government, provide solution-oriented recommendations to political decision-makers, and help shape legislation and policy so that they are effective and fair for the industry and new home buyers. See our policy positions.

We focus our advocacy on the Greater Toronto Area, but collaborate with the Ontario Home Builders’ Association and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association to reach governments at all levels.

Our advocacy work is carried out by a professional Policy & Advocacy staff team and by BILD members from across the GTA and Simcoe County, who participate in regionally based forums and other committees and councils.

BILD Regional Forums

BILD’s advocacy work is carried out through regionally based forums representing members across the GTA and Simcoe County. Regional forums build relationships with key decision-makers, engage in productive dialogue with government officials, and influence policy. Regional forums include:

Toronto

This forum is primarily active in the City of Toronto.

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York

This forum primarily covers York Region and local area municipalities, including Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, East Gwillimbury, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, King and Georgina.

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Peel

This forum primarily covers Peel Region and local area municipalities, including Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.

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Durham

This forum primarily covers Durham Region and local area municipalities, including Clarington, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa.

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Halton

This forum primarily covers Halton Region and local area municipalities, including Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills and Burlington.

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Simcoe

This forum primarily covers Simcoe Region, City of Barrie, and local area municipalities including New Tecumseth, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil.

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BILD's Policy Positions

An open letter to the Mayors and Regional Chairs of the GTA

Housing Policy Recommendations for Toronto Mayoral Candidates

Municipal Framework for an Inclusionary Zoning Partnership

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