Creating a transparent,
efficient and sustainable
development landscape.
By fostering collaboration, simplifying approvals, and addressing housing challenges, One Ontario aims to break down silos, provide practical solutions, and bring common sense to Ontario’s development processes.
One Ontario is a non-profit organization dedicated to modernizing real estate development processes in Ontario.
By leveraging advanced technology, evidence-based research, and strategic partnerships, we address the housing crisis, streamline approvals, and promote sustainable growth.
THE PROBLEM
In the first half of 2024, Ontario’s population grew by
but only built 37,245 new homes
And this is down by 6,000 from the first six months of 2023. The impact of population growth is immense. In the last three years, the province experienced a decade’s worth of population growth — 1.2 million people. Ontario's population is growing faster than housing stock.
The Ontario government has committed to building
new homes by 2031
But construction rates are falling significantly short. In 2024, housing starts were projected at 81,000—well below the annual target of 150,000, and a 17% decrease compared to 2023. This represents the lowest annual construction of single-family homes since 1955.
To hit it’s goal, the province needs nearly
new units per quarter
Yet only about 20,600 units were started between April and September 2024. This is below the four-year average of 22,900 for this same quarter. Industry projections suggest the government will fail to hit its housing targets every year until 2027.
THE SOLUTION
So what’s the answer
to fixing this process?
With over a decade of research dedicated to addressing housing challenges, discover how our solutions, advocacy, and collaboration efforts are shaping a more efficient development landscape.
Advocacy
Discover how One Ontario is dedicated to addressing systemic inefficiencies within the development approval framework.
Solutions
Discover how One Ontario is creating solutions for property owners, small-midsize developers and investors.
HOW IT’S DONE
One Ontario is
breaking down silos.
We operate as a pivotal intermediary between the public, government, academia, and industry stakeholders. By leveraging advanced technologies, evidence-based research, and strategic partnerships, we seek to rectify disparities in housing availability and access.
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"The research we began at the University of Toronto revealed just how fragmented and inefficient the development approval process can be. With One Ontario, we’ve transformed that research into actionable solutions, addressing the systemic issues that contribute to Ontario’s housing crisis."
Arash Shahi
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"One Ontario is about breaking down barriers to address the housing crisis. With my experience in government, law, and industry, I’ve seen how delays and inefficiencies hold back progress. One Ontario provides the tools navigate the development process and deliver much needed housing solutions”
Hugh O'Reilly
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"Navigating the development approval process in Ontario has long been a maze of inefficiencies and delays. The fragmented system not only slows down much-needed housing projects but also adds unnecessary costs. That’s why RESCON supported the original research behind One Ontario—to bring clarity and efficiency to the process."
Richard Lyall
