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Cutting More Red Tape? Bill 227’s Changes to the Expropriations Act
On December 4, 2024, Bill 227, the Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act 2024 (“Bill 227”) received Royal Assent. Bill 227 modifies several pieces of provincial legislation, including the Expropriations Act (the “Act”). Changes to
“Katz” You Later – Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Standard of Review for Subordinate Legislation
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) released two unanimous decisions, Auer v. Auer, 2024 SCC 36 (“Auer”) and TransAlta Generation Partnership v. Alberta, 2024 SCC 37 (“TransAlta”) clarifying the standard of review for judicial review
Best Firms in Canada 2025 – Davies Howe Named Tier One in Toronto for Municipal Law
Ministry Proposes Changes to Additional Residential Unit Regulation
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Ministry”) has proposed changes to O. Reg 299/19 that would create additional flexibility for lots that can accommodate Accessory Residential Units (“ARUs”) (i.e. up to 3 units
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Now Hiring: Land Use Planner
At Davies Howe LLP we work with landowners and their teams to navigate the land development process. Whether the project is big or small, progress is our passion. If you have an interest in the
Proposed Changes to the Ontario Land Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure
On August 20, 2024, the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT” or “Tribunal”) launched consultations on proposed changes to its Rules of Practice and Procedure (the “Proposed Rules”). The consultation will run through September 27, 2024. Davies
Hello Provincial Planning Statement, Goodbye Growth Plan
After much anticipation, on August 20, 2024, the Province released the final version of the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (the “PPS 2024”), which is set to come into effect on October 20, 2024. On the
SCC clarifies how zoning regulations and land-use restrictions affect compensation for expropriated property
On May 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) released its unanimous decision in St. John’s (City) v. Lynch,[1] which involved a claim for land that was constructively expropriated. In its decision, the SCC clarified
