A controversial housing bill by Premier Doug Ford’s government passed at the Ontario legislature on Monday.

Those who oppose Bill 60 feel it tilts the power further in favor of landlords, making it easier to evict tenants.

However, the Ford government contends the legislation will get more homes built and will lead to more rental stability.

“Not one protection is being altered in this bill, Speaker. Supply creates competition, competition creates lower rents,” Housing Minister Rob Flack said in the legislature on Monday.

Critics point out the bill would block renters from introducing new evidence during Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearings and cut appeal times from 30 to 15 days. It would also eliminate the rule that states landlords must provide a month’s rent in compensation when

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