New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017In 2017, the Government of Ontario passed the New Home Construction Licensing Act, 2017 (NHCLA) which allows the government to designate a regulatory authority to administer a strengthened regulatory framework for new home builders and vendors in Ontario through the use of modern licensing, complaints, compliance and enforcement tools. This legislation will ensure more professional standards for Ontario’s new home builders and vendors while promoting trust and confidence among home buyers.