As many tenants in apartments without air conditioning continue to suffer through summers with periods of extreme heat, a new City of Toronto report stops short of imposing a maximum temperature inside units.

In a report going to the City’s executive committee, staff said potential issues with provincial laws, installation and operating cost impacts and the need for additional research are contributing to the lack of a recommendation.

In late 2024, Toronto city council endorsed imposing a 26 C maximum in rental apartments and in common cooling rooms. Since that time, City staff said there have been consultations with the public.

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Advocates argued that there are health and safety impacts for tenants who don’t have a

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