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| Vic Fedeli |
A significant forestry industry bill is set to be debated in the Ontario
Legislature this week. Bill 13 would amend the Ontario Building Code to allow
for wood frame construction to be used in mid-rise buildings up to 6-stories,
instead of the current four stories. Conservative MPP Vic Fedeli is bringing
forward the bill for second reading on Thursday and he maintains the change is
needed to boost the Northern forest industry, and create jobs and
growth. Fedeli calls it a win-win solution. He says it helps northern
Ontario by providing jobs, and it helps southern Ontario meet targets to reduce
urban sprawl and reduce construction costs. Fedeli adds that wood-frame
construction can reduce the carbon footprint and increase the energy
efficiencies of mid-rise buildings.
