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Clear as Mud: The Legal Implications of Land Use Planning in Yukon

Feb 13, 2023

A January 31, 2023 decision of the Yukon Supreme Court has raised serious questions about how permitting decisions will be affected.

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February 2023 Update – New Restrictions on Selling Land: An Overview of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act and Regulations

Feb 10, 2023

Update on the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act and Regulations.

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Just the Facts Please! A Discussion of Limitation Periods for Environmental Claims

Feb 2, 2023

This Bulletin considers how limitation periods apply to environmental claims in Ontario and how to reduce the risk of missing one.

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Quebec Environmental Law : Overview of Key Developments to Follow in 2023

Jan 6, 2023

Environmental law has experienced a strong momentum in recent years and we expect that 2023 will be no exception. This short article presents some of the key developments to follow in this area in Quebec.

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The Quick and Dirty on Amendments Impacting Low-Risk and Contaminated Projects Under Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation

Dec 21, 2022

Phase Two of Ontario's Excess Soil Regulation which comes into force on January 1, 2023 was recently amended to narrow the scope of reporting requirements.

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Developer Wins Case Against a Montreal Borough After it Refuses to Issue a Construction Permit in the Context of a Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP)

Dec 7, 2022

This bulletin discusses a recent decision in which the court found in favour of a developer who sued a borough in connection with an urban planning matter.

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News Flash: Generational Shift in Ontario’s Planning Legislation as the More Homes Built Faster Act Receives Royal Assent

Nov 29, 2022

As a further update to our earlier bulletins, Bill 23 has now received Royal Assent meaning that much of the More Homes Built Faster Act is in force.

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New Restrictions on Selling Land: An Overview of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act

Nov 28, 2022

On January 1, 2023, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act will come into force.

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Bill 23 Update: Revisions Proposed to Bill 23 Following Lengthy Second Reading

Nov 24, 2022

Ontario's most talked about piece of legislation, Bill 23, received some revisions from the Standing Committee prior to Third Reading.