Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is pushing to roll back several climate bylaws, including the ban on gas heating and hot water in new homes. The proposal aims to lower housing costs by removing regulatory barriers and aligning the city's building codes with provincial minimums. This move has sparked a conflict with British Columbia's housing minister, who warns that reversing these standards creates confusion for builders and stalls the province's goal of zero-carbon buildings by 2030. The debate highlights the tension between immediate construction costs and long-term decarbonization goals.
