Encumbered Parkland Provisions
An Order fit for Canada Day! The New Parkland Rules Have Come into Force. Through Order in Council 933/2026, the Province has set July 1, 2026 as the day which subsections 42(4.30) to (4.39) of
Public Consultation Report
On June 22, 2026, Alto released its Public Consultation Report (the “Report”) for the proposed high-speed rail project for the Toronto-Quebec corridor. The Report follows the conclusion of the 100-day public consultation period, which took place from January to
Bill 98 Receives Royal Assent
On June 2, 2026, Bill 98, the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Act, 2026 (“Bill 98”) received Royal Assent, with some elements taking effect immediately and others to take effect at a later date. Bill
Federal Expropriation Act | With Bill C15 – Modifications
The Species Conservation Act, 2025 is Now in Effect
The Species Conservation Act, 2025 is Now in Effect On March 30, 2026, the Province repealed the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (the “ESA”) and replaced it with the new Species Conservation Act, 2025 (the “SCA”).
Part 3 – Resurgence of Encumbered Land and POPs as Parkland
Bill 98: Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 Part 3 – Resurgence of Encumbered Land and POPs as Parkland This blog constitutes Part 3 of the Davies Howe Bill 98 and Related Proposals
Part 2 – Standardized Official Plans, Complete Applications and Site Plan Reform
Bill 98: Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 This blog constitutes Part 2 of the Davies Howe LLP Bill 98 and Related Proposals blog series and describes the following proposed changes: Standardizing Official Plans Complete Application Requirements Additional Prescribed Professions Site Plan Reform
Part 1 – Bill 98 Changes Proposed to Come into Effect on Royal Assent
This blog constitutes Part 1 of the Davies Howe LLP Bill 98 and Related Proposals blog series. This first part focuses on proposed amendments intended to come into force immediately upon approval, many of which significantly curtail municipal authority over development standards, land use regulation, and approval processes. They
Bill 98: Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026
Introduction to Davies Howe LLP’s Bill 98 and Related Initiatives Blog Series On March 30, 2026, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Minister”) introduced Bill 98: the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 (“Bill 98”). Bill 98 represents a further
Funding our Future: An $8.8 Billion Commitment to Affordability
On March 30th, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford signed the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build Agreement aimed at reducing development costs and improving housing affordability across Ontario. The agreement includes a shared $8.8 billion infrastructure investment over 10 years to support housing-enabling infrastructure