David Miller
City of Toronto (former Mayor)
David Miller served as Mayor of Toronto from 2003 to 2010 and introduced the Toronto Green Standard in 2006 — the first mandatory green building standard of its kind in Canada, requiring developers to meet performance thresholds for energy, water, ecology, and outdoor comfort. On Bill 98, Miller stated: "Cutting corners on new construction locks in higher energy bills, greater risks from heat waves and flooding and expensive retrofits down the road — costs that will ultimately be borne by residents."
Connected Scandals
Ford's Bill 98 would permanently strip Ontario municipalities of the power to require EV charging, tree canopy, bird-friendly glass, and energy standards from developers — handing a legislative victory to RESCON, the industry lobby already suing Toronto in court over the same rules. Cities have already frozen new green standard programs in anticipation.
As the mayor who introduced the Toronto Green Standard in 2006, Miller has directly criticized Bill 98's removal of municipal green building authority, warning it will impose long-term energy costs on residents.