Blog: Toronto City Council Must Deliver on Promise of a Draft Maximum Heat By-Law
CELA supports recent efforts by Toronto City Council to move forward with protections for tenants against dangerous extreme heat.
July 16, 2026
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CELA supports recent efforts by Toronto City Council to move forward with protections for tenants against dangerous extreme heat.
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