Insights Header image
Insights Header image
Insights Header image
post

Clear as Mud: Analyzing Voluntary Property Control Removals So Far

Jan 20, 2025

The Competition Bureau's recent announcement about a grocer agreeing to remove a exclusive/restrictive covenant raises more questions than answers.

post

Know What You Are Leasing: Case Comment on Augusta Studios Inc. v 8699011 Canada Inc., 2024 ONSC 1905

Jan 9, 2025

A case comment on carefully describing areas that are or are not intended to be leased, and when a landlord ought to know about a subtenancy.

post

Acquisition Bans, Taxes and More: An Introduction to Farm-Based Bill 86!

Dec 24, 2024

This bill imposes restrictions on the acquisition of agricultural land by non-farmers and provides for a tax on uncultivated agricultural land.

post

The Quick and Dirty on Ontario’s Landfilling Prohibition Postponement in the Excess Soil Regulation

Dec 18, 2024

Ontario announced that it will be postponing the prohibition on landfilling excess soil from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2027 under the excess soil regulation

post

Managing Climate Risk with Insurance and Contractual Provisions

Dec 11, 2024

Carefully crafted contractual clauses and tailor-made insurance can help effectively manage the escalating risks posed by extreme weather.

post

Developer-Friendly Changes Proposed for Ontario’s Record of Site Condition Regime

Dec 3, 2024

Ontario is proposing to amend its Record of Site Condition legislation to streamline brownfield development and support other development projects.

post

Bringing a Positive Charge Back to Ontario’s Housing Economy: Province & OEB Announce Efforts to Reduce Regulatory Barriers and Costs for Housing Developers

Nov 20, 2024

The OEB has published a Notice of proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code to facilitate development of housing in Ontario.

post

Ontario Passes Amendments to Construction Act Following Independent Review

Nov 12, 2024

On Nov 6, 2024, Bill 216 received Royal Assent, including amendments to Ontario's Construction Act, per recommendations following independent review of the Act

post

The Quick and Dirty on MORE Amendments to Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation

Nov 6, 2024

When it comes to excess soil, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is no stranger to getting its hands dirty altering the regulations.