The Province of Ontario has announced adjusted plans for changes to conservation authorities. The original proposal was to consolidate into seven regional conservation authorities. After consultation […]
Two Additional Regional Conservation Authorities Proposed by the Province of Ontario Read More
A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada has clarified that municipally owned parkland in Ontario is not protected from adverse possession claims unless
Case Summary: New Developments to the Laws of Adverse Possession and Municipal Parkland Read More
Highlights of Ontario’s proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, and Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024 The Ontario government has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at
In 2020, the provincial government introduced amendments to section 37 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 (the “Act”). These amendments served to replace
From Bonusing to Benefits: A brief overview of Section 37.1 of the Planning Act Read More
Bill 212: the “Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act” Municipalities in Ontario are now subject to a new framework of rules and regulations which affect
New Rules for Municipalities with Bicycle Lanes in Ontario Read More
Reviewing Ontario’s Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 In late 2022, the Government of Ontario enacted a new regulation to the Greenbelt Act, 2005, which made
The Greenbelt U-Turn Read More
A Brief Overview Municipalities possess a range of powers and responsibilities under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (the “Municipal Act”), including the delivery of
The Basics of Municipal Service Corporations Read More
In the realm of municipal law, the term “common and public highway” takes center stage as defined by the Municipal Act, 2001. This exploration navigates
Demystifying Legal Language: Understanding “Public Highways” under the Municipal Act Read More
Municipalities, just like all employers, have an obligation to investigate complaints of workplace harassment under the Occupational Health and Safety Act as part of their
Investigations in Municipal Workplaces Read More
