Massive Protests at Queen's Park as Ontario Government Pushes Through Bill 60
The Ontario government passed Bill 60 on Saturday, November 22, 2025, amid chaotic scenes at Queen's Park where thousands of demonstrators gathered to voice their opposition to the controversial housing legislation. The raucous protest saw concerned citizens and tenant rights advocates converging on the provincial legislature to challenge what critics describe as legislation that will significantly weaken tenant protections across Ontario.
What Bill 60 Means for Ontario Renters
Opposition parties and housing advocates have raised serious concerns about the implications of Bill 60, warning that the new law will make it substantially easier for landlords to evict tenants. The legislation comes at a time when Ontario is already grappling with an affordable housing crisis and rising rental costs in major urban centers.
The protest on November 22, 2025, drew thousands of participants who marched outside the legislature holding signs and chanting slogans against the proposed changes. Many protesters expressed fears that the bill would disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including low-income families, seniors, and students.
Government Position and Public Response
The Ford government has defended Bill 60 as necessary to address the province's housing supply crisis, arguing that the changes will encourage more rental property development and investment. However, critics counter that the legislation tilts the balance too far in favor of property owners at the expense of tenant security.
The timing of the bill's passage during significant public opposition has raised questions about the government's approach to housing policy. Tenant advocacy groups have vowed to continue fighting the legislation through legal challenges and public awareness campaigns, promising that this weekend's protest marks only the beginning of their resistance movement.
As the dust settles at Queen's Park, many Ontario renters are left wondering how the new legislation will affect their housing stability in the coming months. Legal experts suggest that the full impact of Bill 60 may take several months to become apparent as landlords begin to utilize the new provisions in tenant disputes.
