Ottawa Real Estate Board Welcomes Ontario’s Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025
October 24, 2025
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) welcomes the Ontario government’s introduction of the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, which takes meaningful steps to accelerate housing construction, streamline development approvals, and modernize Ontario’s housing system.
With housing affordability challenges continuing to rise in the nation’s capital, OREB supports bold measures that make it easier to get the homes we need built faster. By cutting red tape, standardizing development charges, and advancing digital and AI-enabled approval systems, this legislation addresses key barriers to housing supply.
The proposed reforms to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) — including efforts to improve efficiency, shorten case timelines, and reduce procedural delays — are also welcome updates that will help restore confidence in Ontario’s rental market and support new rental housing investment.
“REALTORS® see the effects of Ottawa’s housing deficiencies every day,” said Nicole Christy, Chief Executive Officer of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. “This legislation reflects many of the REALTOR®-driven solutions OREB and OREA have long advocated for: smarter planning processes, modern infrastructure funding, faster approvals, and a more functional rental system. These are the kinds of changes that will help more Ottawa residents find a place to call home.”
As long-time advocates for housing policy that expands supply and improves affordability, OREB looks forward to working with the province and the City of Ottawa to ensure these reforms deliver real results for homebuyers, renters, and REALTORS® alike.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Dave Holmes, Manager, Marketing and Communications
613-225-2240 ext. 232 | dave@oreb.ca
