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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.

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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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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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University Property Development Trusts: How They Work and Points to Consider

Nov 29, 2022

This Bulletin provides key takeaways for universities, developers and lenders looking to get involved in a university trust for property development purposes

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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.

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Bill 39: The Province’s Newest Addition to the Tool Belt for Combating the Housing Crisis

Nov 17, 2022

In the latest move to address Ontario's housing crisis, the provincial government has proposed further changes to three key pieces of planning legislation.