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But since it passed the bill in November, Premier Doug Ford’s government has received criticism because of measures in the new law that allow for the reducing or exempting of development fees normally paid to the city. Some municipalities have argued that the Ontario government’s decision to freeze, reduce and exempt fees developers pay to build affording housing, non-profit housing and some rentals will be costly for them.

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