Expropriation

The power of a government authority to acquire title to property without the consent of the owner is one of the most invasive intrusions into the affairs of private land owners. Both federal and provincial legislation provide a formal procedure for the acquisition of property by an expropriating authority and a scheme to compensate the land owner for the value of the land taken and the damages arising out of the expropriation.

The solicitors at Barriston have many years of experience, representing both expropriating authorities and land owners, in dealing with the procedural and compensation aspects of the expropriation process. We can handle your matter from the time the expropriating authority first expresses an interest in acquiring land through the approval process and the final determination of compensation by the Ontario Municipal Board or the courts.