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In the commercial real estate world, those able to navigate complex real estate finance and investments and various cross-border regulations quickly rise above the rest.
McMillan’s Real Estate Group is a trusted advisor to corporate entities investing in real estate, protecting their interests and optimizing returns on financing of real estate investments. As leaders in real estate and finance law, we represent institutional and non-institutional lenders, as well as developers, builders and project owners in a variety of real estate-based financing, refinancing and restructuring transactions. Our experience includes assisting in securing funding for a whole range of real estate investments, from residential condominiums and commercial real estate acquisitions to mining facilities and shopping centres.
McMillan’s lawyers have built trusted working relationships with major domestic and foreign financial institutions. We have helped Canadian banks and other lenders develop standard forms for loan, security and related agreements, as well as establish lending practices and procedures for commercial mortgage, construction financing and other real estate-based lending programs.
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Guarantees and Indemnities in Commercial Leases: What to Watch For
Indemnities and guarantees in leases deserve careful consideration for tenants and landlords, on a case and province-specific basis, as this bulletin explains.
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May 3, 2023
April 2023 Update: Amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Regulations Provide Increased Deal Certainty for Commercial Real Estate Industry
The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the “Act”) and regulations (the “Regulations”) came into force on January 1, 2023.
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Apr 4, 2023
Real Estate Fund Capital Raising, Structuring a Real Estate Development Deal, Registration Requirements and Tax Considerations
Join us for a breakfast session discussing key issues for funds, asset managers, developers and exempt market dealers in the real estate industry.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Raising Money with the Offering Memorandum Prospectus Exemption: CSA Adopts Additional Requirements with a Focus on Real Estate Issuers and Collective Investment Vehicles
The CSA recently announced the adoption of amendments to the offering memorandum exemption in National Instrument 45-106 and the Companion Policy to NI 45-106.
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Jan 9, 2023
University Property Development Trusts: How They Work and Points to Consider
This Bulletin provides key takeaways for universities, developers and lenders looking to get involved in a university trust for property development purposes
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Nov 29, 2022
Structuring Private Equity Real Estate Funds in Canada
This bulletin provides an overview of structuring private equity real estate funds in Canada.
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Sep 6, 2022
August 2022 Update: Upcoming Deadline for Pre-Existing Owners to file a Transparency Report on the Land Owner Transparency Registry
The deadline for Pre-Existing Owners to file a transparency report on the Land Owner Transparency Registry will occur on November 30, 2022.
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Aug 24, 2022
Ontario Proposes to Postpone Implementation of Phase Two of the Excess Soil Regulation
Ministry proposes to delay implementation of Phase 2 of On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation from Jan. 1, 2022 to Jan. 1, 2023.
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Mar 15, 2022
The United Kingdom’s New Economic Crime Bill Portends a Sea Change in Anti-Money Laundering Legislation in the West
United Kingdom introduces Economic Crime Bill to expand anti-money laundering capabilities of law enforcement. This Bill portends change to AML laws in Canada.
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Mar 1, 2022
Pilot Well-Known Seasoned Issuer Program Announced
Canadian securities regulators announce pilot program permitting a "well-known seasoned issuer" to streamline the filing of a base shelf prospectus process.
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Dec 13, 2021
Making a Lot out of a Little – Laneway Housing a Niche Market Opportunity for Municipalities, Property Owners, Real Estate Developers and Investors
An overview of laneway suites / housing as means of adding to housing stock in Toronto and beyond.
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Oct 25, 2021
Major Canadian Banks Join Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) — Unpacking the Initiative and Net-Zero Commitments
On the eve of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, six of Canada’s largest banks announced they had signed on to the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.
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Oct 21, 2021
ICMA Green Bond Principles Undergo Minor Facelift
Legal news bulletin discussing recent changes to ICMA Green Bond Principles.
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Jun 17, 2021
June 2021 Update: British Columbia’s New Registry of Beneficial Ownership
Now that the Land Owner Transparency Registry is searchable by the public, it is important to understand the scope of its use, and its current limitations.
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Jun 14, 2021
A Pending Registration Queue at the Alberta Land Titles Office – How will it work?
A primer on the new Alberta Land Titles Office registration system and how commercial real estate closing procedures may change as a result.
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Apr 7, 2021
Update: British Columbia’s New Registry of Beneficial Ownership
Update: British Columbia's New Registry of Beneficial Ownership
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Oct 6, 2020
POLICY STATEMENT 17 – Extension of the Early Marketing Period
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 17, 2020, the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate (the “OSRE”) announced the issuance of Policy Statement 17.
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Apr 24, 2020
Alberta Government Passes Bill 12, Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2020 – What You Need to Know
What you need to know about the Alberta Government's Bill 12 in relation to Liabilities Management Statutes Amendment Act, 2020.
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Apr 21, 2020
An Update on the B-20 “Stress Test”
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has indicated that Guideline B-20 is working, and that the associated “stress test” has improved the resilience of the Canadian financial system.
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Jun 18, 2019
Retail Trade: Challenges, Evolution and Solutions
Retail Trade: Challenges, Evolution and Solutions.
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September 18, 2018 - 10:30 am to 2:30 pm ET
Upcoming Changes to Land Ownership Disclosure Requirements in British Columbia
In June 2018, the British Columbia provincial government (the “Government”) published a white paper describing its proposed Land Ownership Transparency Act (the “Act”).
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Aug 17, 2018
2018 BC Provincial Budget Takes Aim at Real Estate Market
On February 20, 2018, the current BC Government introduced its 2018 British Columbia Provincial Budget (the “Budget”) which contained a number of measures targeting the local real estate market.
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Feb 20, 2018
Out with the old and in with the new: transitioning from Ontario’s old Construction Lien Act to the new Construction Act
An update to our December 2017 article, where some of the most significant substantive changes to the Construction Lien Act (the "CLA") are considered.
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Feb 14, 2018
Winter is coming – and so is Ontario’s New Construction Act
Winter is coming – and so is Ontario's new Construction Act
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Dec 19, 2017
Fundamental Breach of Commercial Leases
Fundamental Breach of Commercial Leases
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Sep 9, 2016
Owners and Developers Take Note: Changes to BC’s Strata Property Act Coming Soon
Owners and Developers Take Note: Changes to BC's Strata Property Act Coming Soon
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Apr 5, 2016
Purchasing Your Next Piece of Property With an iPad May Have Just Become a Reality
Purchasing Your Next Piece of Property With an IPad May Have Just Become a Reality
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Jan 15, 2016
Recent BC Decisions Quashes Rezoning and Land Swap
Recent BC Decisions Quashes Rezoning and Land Swap
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Feb 5, 2015
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