Bill 119 Proposes Changes to the Planning Act
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 Monetary Penalty
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Municipalities May Apply to the Court to Close a Private Residence for Public Nuisance
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 to s.
Province Proposing AMPS Penalties for Zoning Infractions
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 with zoning
Construction Act Amendments
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.