Last year, Chow called for the drafting of a max temperature policy by this upcoming summer, to be implemented in 2027. The bylaw was set to come forward this month, but has been delayed. The city says above guideline rent increases, in part, are to blame, which are baked into provincial law.

Toronto points to provincial policy for delay of maximum temperature bylawToronto will not be bringing forward a maximum-temperature bylaw this year, citing provincial legislation that weakens tenant protections.www.nationalobserver.com