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- Municipal Law
- 4 minutes of reading
Following our previous article ‘Bill 98: Changes to Planning Policies and Municipal Authority’, Bill 98 received Royal Assent on June 2nd, 2026, just before the
- Indigenous Law
- 7 minutes of reading
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently issued two significant decisions, Nootchtai v. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig, 2024 ONSC 6088 and Nootchtai v. Nahwegahbow Corbiere Genoodmagejig
- Indigenous Law
- 8 minutes of reading
When a homeowner in Barrie builds a deck, a contractor in Collingwood puts up a new commercial unit, or a developer in Bracebridge breaks ground
- Indigenous Law
- 7 minutes of reading
The Restoule litigation centers on the Robinson‑Huron and Robinson‑Superior Treaties of 1850, in which the Anishinaabe of the Upper Great Lakes ceded more than 100,000
Bridging the Funding Gap: Overcoming Financial Barriers for First Nations’ Specific Claims in Canada
- Indigenous Law
- 7 minutes of reading
First Nations communities in Canada face substantial obstacles when seeking to pursue Specific Claims against the Crown. These claims, which address historical injustices such as
- Municipal Law
- 2 minutes of reading
Last week, we wrote about the announcement of proposed changes to the Planning Act to allow zoning infractions to be enforced through a municipal Administrative
- Municipal Law, Uncategorized
- 4 minutes of reading
In the 2025 case of St Catharines v. Al-Kadhee, the City brought an application for a closing order in respect of a private residence pursuant
- Municipal Law
- 7 minutes of reading
On May 20, 2026 the provincial government announced that it would be introducing amendments to the Planning Act which will allow municipalities to encourage compliance
- Construction Law
- 3 minutes of reading
This bulletin outlines recent amendments affecting holdback release, adjudication, and prompt payment obligations. Owners, contractors, and subcontractors should ensure internal systems reflect these revised timelines.