26 Mar LPAT hearing events cancelled to June 30, 2020
The Government of Ontario passed an Emergency Order, retroactive to March 16, 2020, that will affect proceedings before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal....
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24 Jun BARRISTON BRIEFS: Buying a Cottage? Factors to consider.
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, David F. Smith and Janice Mumberson discuss what you should consider when buying a cottage....
02 May BARRISTON BRIEFS: OMB Rules are Making a Comeback
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, Sarah Hahn talks about the return of old Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) rules....
22 Dec BARRISTON BRIEFS: More Legislative Changes Affecting Municipal Law in Ontario
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, Sarah Hahn talks about More Legislative Changes Affecting Municipal Law in Ontario....
22 Dec BARRISTON BRIEFS: Can I Cut Down My Own Christmas Tree?
In the new series, Barriston Briefs, Sarah Hahn talks about tree cutting laws in Ontario...
05 Jun Municipal Wastewater Charges
Most municipalities calculate sewage rates based on water consumption. This is likely based on the idea that what goes in must come out, but that is not always the case. Not all of the water taken will enter the sewage system, like when it is...
05 Feb Visiting the Toronto Local Appeal Body
The first Toronto Local Appeal Body "TLAB" hearing will be taking place later this month and digital evidence demonstrations are being held to help prepare those who will be involved with the first hearings. Here are some of my observations of the facilities and procedures after...
18 May Proposed changes to the OMB
On May 16, 2017, it was announced that the government will be presenting legislation which, if passed, will replace the Ontario Municipal Board with a ‘Local Planning Appeal Tribunal’. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of the Attorney General have stated that these...