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Who’s in Charge of Building Standards on Reserve?

Who’s in Charge of Building Standards on Reserve?

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

Reckoning With a 150‑Year Breach The Supreme Court of Canada’s Landmark Decision in Ontario v. Restoule

Reckoning With a 150 Year Breach: The Supreme Court of Canada’s Landmark Decision in Ontario v. Restoule (2024 SCC 27)

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

Bridging the Funding Gap: Overcoming Financial Barriers for First Nations’ Specific Claims in Canada

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

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

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