Guide to the Updated Ontario Building Code
Ontario Regulation 988/19 was filed on May 2, 2019. It amends various definitions in the Ontario Building Code as well as sections of Division B. Please find our guide to the important changes here. If
Guide to the Final Version of Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2019
The new Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2019 takes effect on May 16th, 2019. It will replace the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017. Please find our guide to the important
Bill 108 – More Homes, More Choice, 2019
Bill 108 has passed the first reading and amends 13 pieces of legislation including: The Planning Act, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Act, Ontario Heritage Act, and the Development Charges Act. Click this link to see the
Provincial Government Introduces Housing Supply Action Plan
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES HOUSING SUPPLY ACTION PLAN On May 2, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced its “More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan”, which will involve sweeping
Understanding the Impact of Growth Plan Reforms
On Friday February 22, 2018, Davies Howe Partner Meaghan McDermid presented to a packed house at the Urban Land Institute’s event “Game Changers: Understanding the Impact of Growth Plan Reforms and Changes Ahead”. Meaghan and
A Short Guide to the Draft Amendments to the Growth Plan, 2017
Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan were released January 15, 2019. The commenting period on the Amendments is open until February 28, 2019. There are a number of important changes to take note of found
Planning to Close: Tips, Traps and Tribulations
Kimberly Beckman and Aaron Platt will be speaking at the OBA’s February 7th Real Property Law Section meeting on Commercial Real Estate Transactions Kim and Aaron will discuss due diligence issues that arise in multi-tenant
2018 NRU Rankings – Another Stellar Year!
The 2018 Novae Res Urbis (NRU) rankings of the Top 10 Development Law Firms have been released and Davies Howe has been ranked #2 in both the GTA and the GTHA. The NRU describes it
Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018 – Proposed Planning Act Changes
On December 6, 2018, the provincial government introduced Bill 66, titled Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018. Bill 66 proposes more than 30 amendments to existing legislation, including the Planning Act. If passed in its current
Davies Howe is pleased to welcome the following lawyers to our growing team
Ashely Metallo joined our team in July as an Associate. Click here for her full bio.