The Government of Ontario is consulting on how to reduce regulatory burdens associated with the Ontario Building Code (OBC). This is an opportune moment for Ontario to harmonize the OBC with the latest edition of the national model codes, fulfilling federal-provincial agreements. Beyond just modernizing and updating the OBC, harmonizing with the national model codes […]
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A new era for building codes in Canada
Canada’s newly released 2025 National Model Codes mark a turning point in how the country looks at building performance. The 2025 model codes send a clear message that Canada is moving toward a unified, modern regulatory framework for buildings.
Climate and affordability depend on these essential building code updates
Ontario’s building code is only updated every five to seven years, so we can’t afford to miss this opportunity to reduce carbon emissions by building better buildings that are cleaner and more affordable to operate. Read our recommendations to align it with an affordable, net zero future.
