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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.

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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

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New Mont-Tremblant Green Tax Targets Building Construction

Nov 8, 2024

A Québec municipality has just adopted a green tax that applies to new building construction, to offset the impact on carbon storage

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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.

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Towards a Shared Understanding: Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines & Mandated Climate Disclosures

Nov 4, 2024

Canada’s New Sustainable Investment Guidelines (Taxonomy) & Mandated Climate Disclosures

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Canada Proposes Stricter Supply Chain Requirements to Tackle Forced and Child Labour

Oct 30, 2024

The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on expanding the import prohibition on goods produced by forced labour.

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Deadlines Approaching: Government of Canada Launches Series of Consultations on Canada’s Trade Future

Sep 18, 2024

The Government has launched an unprecedented series of public consultations on trade policy covering economic security, certain products from China, and CUSMA.

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September 2024 Update: New Fees for Real Estate Developers

Sep 6, 2024

As of September 1, 2024 real estate developers face new fees for filing disclosure statements, amending disclosure statements and applying for exemptions.

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R v Greater Sudbury: Courts Consider Level of Knowledge, Skill, Expertise, and Control in Assessing Due Diligence of “Employers” under OHSA

Sep 5, 2024

The Court’s assessment of Sudbury’s due diligence now provides practical guidance to project owners respecting their obligations as “employers” under the OHSA.