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Bill 119 Proposes Changes to the Planning Act

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

Municipalities may apply to the Court to close a private residence for public nuisance

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

Province Proposing AMPS Penalties for Zoning Infractions

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

Construction Act Amendments

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.

Limited Partnerships A Powerful Structure for First Nations Economic Development

Limited Partnerships: A Powerful Structure for First Nations Economic Development

Across Canada, First Nations communities are increasingly turning to sophisticated business structures to advance their economic development goals. Among these, Limited Partnerships have emerged as

Bill 98 Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act 2026

Bill 98: Changes to Planning Policies and Municipal Authority

Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026, is currently at Second Reading, has been debated and ordered referred to the Standing

Bill 97 and the Future of Privacy in Ontario

Schedule 11 of Bill 97 proposes significant changes to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Following second reading, the Bill has

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Ontario Proposes Significant Changes to Regional Governance

The Ontario government will be proposing the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which would implement substantial changes to governance structures in several upper-tier municipalities across

Understanding Specific Claims: A Path to Justice and Reconciliation for First Nations in Ontario

Specific claims represent one of the most important legal mechanisms available to First Nations for addressing historical injustices and advancing reconciliation with the Crown.

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