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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

Apr 4, 2023

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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Major changes proposed to Quebec’s land use planning and development regime: focus on environmental impacts

Apr 3, 2023

This bulletin summarizes the proposed amendments to Quebec’s land use and development regime that have environmental implications.

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Bidders can Structure Offers to Discourage the Use of Rights of First Refusal

Mar 27, 2023

A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision considers the duty of good faith and honest contractual performance in the context of an asset sale involving ROFRs.

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How to Identify the Proper Use Under Municipal By-Laws: Recap of Applicable Guidelines

Feb 20, 2023

This bulletin summarizes a recent Quebec Court of Appeal decision recapping the guidelines applicable to classifying a use under municipal zoning by-laws.

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Black History, Black Futures with Mervyn Allen and Dennis Mitchell

Feb 17, 2023

Mervyn Allen, Partner and Co-Chair of our Commercial Real Estate Group and Chair of our Commercial Leasing Group speaks with Dennis Mitchell, CEO and CIO at Starlight Capital, on leadership and diversity as a results driver for businesses.

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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.

Details Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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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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A Foreign Affair at Home Not Abroad – Canada to Consult on the Merits of a Foreign Agent Registry

Jan 9, 2023

Canada announces that consultations on a possible "foreign agent registry" will begin soon. What is that and how is it different from a lobbying law?

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Raising Money with the Offering Memorandum Prospectus Exemption: CSA Adopts Additional Requirements with a Focus on Real Estate Issuers and Collective Investment Vehicles

Jan 9, 2023

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.