Many Steps Forward, One (or Two) Steps Back: New Rear Transition Performance Standards and Zoning Amendments approved for Toronto’s Avenues
On November 13, 2024, Toronto City Council (the “City”) approved changes to facilitate greater intensification along portions of its Avenues (as defined by the City’s Official Plan) and to improve the feasibility of midrise residential
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Employees who drive as part of their work are at risk of becoming involved in a motor vehicle accident (“MVA”) while on the job. This post is about the interaction between Workplace Safety and Insurance
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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
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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