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- 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.
- Indigenous Law
- 7 minutes of reading
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
- Municipal Law
- 7 minutes of reading
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
- Municipal Law
- 5 minutes of reading
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
- Municipal Law
- 4 minutes of reading
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
- Indigenous Law
- 7 minutes of reading
Specific claims represent one of the most important legal mechanisms available to First Nations for addressing historical injustices and advancing reconciliation with the Crown.