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MUNICIPAL AND LAND USE PLANNING LAW
Organizations building in today’s real estate and commercial development market need the assistance of a highly experienced and dedicated Municipal and Land Use Planning Law Firm with the know-how, resources and connections to successfully navigate the complex municipal approvals process.
McMillan’s Commercial Real Estate Group is a recognized leader in land use planning and development regulation law. Since 2003, we have consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 municipal law firms in Toronto and the GTA by Novae Res Urbis — a distinction that reflects McMillan’s client-focused approach, astute knowledge of Canadian and municipal zoning and planning laws, and success rate.
McMillan’s real estate team has extensive experience appearing before committees of adjustment, municipal councils and administrative tribunals, such as the Ontario Municipal Board, as well as all levels of court, including general division, provincial courts and courts of appeal. That is why our municipal and land use planning team is regularly sought out by a wide range of organizations, including corporate entities, developers, land and property owners, ratepayers, governments at all levels, religious organizations, and community and charitable groups.
McMillan’s experts in land use, planning and development regulation law are known for coordinating the submission of expert reports, architectural and engineering plans, surveys, draft agreements and other documentation; representing clients before administrative tribunals and the courts; negotiating and drafting settlement, servicing, development, section 37, and site plan approval agreements; liaising with government staff and local representatives; advising and representing clients in expropriation proceedings; assisting clients with heritage preservation matters; obtaining environmental approvals and assisting with brownfield redevelopments; advising and defending clients in safety code compliance matters; and representing clients on judicial review applications and planning appeals.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opportunities abound in commercial real estate development, but the most attractive real estate opportunity can be significantly devalued if not developed properly. Our national team of real estate lawyers deliver expert counsel throughout the commercial development planning process, including the due diligence phase. Our overriding goal is to help our real estate clients turn their property into profit while adhering to laws and regulations that govern land use planning and development across jurisdictions.
McMillan’s professionals help by negotiating with, and appearing before, government and public agencies, and public interest groups; providing advice on environmental and regulatory issues that may affect the use and development of real property, both brownfield and Greenfield; advising on heritage or architectural landmark preservation issues; ensuring safety code compliance; and counselling on environmental assessment, licensing and other development approval issues.
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Federal Government Accepts Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) Program for Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Transition Dates to Come
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Sep 21, 2020
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COVID-19: July 22nd Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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Jul 22, 2020
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COVID-19: July 6th Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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Jul 6, 2020
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Construction through COVID-19 in Canada: A Guideline for what each Province and Territory is Doing
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Jun 11, 2020
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COVID-19: June 3rd Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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Jun 3, 2020
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Ontario Provides Employers with Temporary Relief from COVID-Related Termination Risks
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Jun 1, 2020
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COVID-19: May 20th Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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May 20, 2020
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COVID-19: May 6th Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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May 6, 2020
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COVID-19: April 15th Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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Apr 15, 2020
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COVID-19: April 7th Update on the Impacts to Development Applications and Hearings
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Apr 7, 2020
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry: A Reference Guide to the Changed Landscape
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Apr 3, 2020
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Lost in Transition: Working Through the Silence Surrounding Leasehold Interests in the Construction Act’s Transition Provisions
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Feb 27, 2020
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Alberta Court of Appeal Dismisses Property Tax Appeal: Municipalities are Not Secured Creditors for Taxes Assessed on Pipelines, Wells and Other Linear Property
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Mar 14, 2019
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford Intends to Cut Toronto City Wards from 47 to 25 for 2018 Municipal Election
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Jul 27, 2018
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Think twice before obtaining a labour and material payment bond – new liability for an old security
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Mar 26, 2018
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Out with the old and in with the new: transitioning from Ontario’s old Construction Lien Act to the new Construction Act
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Feb 14, 2018
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Ontario Government to Grow LCBO: Recreational Cannabis to be sold at Government Stores
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Sep 8, 2017
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Province of Ontario Announces Major Reforms to the Land Use Planning Appeal Process
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May 16, 2017
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