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Engineering the Path to Complete Applications: A Guide to the New Amending Regulations
On January 22, 2026, the Province published new amending regulations to prescribe professional engineering as a “prescribed profession” for the purposes of complete applications under the Planning Act and the
Read MoreArticling Student Position for 2026 – 2027 Term
Davies Howe LLP is looking for an exceptional student to join our Land Use Development, Expropriation and Litigation teams for the 2026-2027 articling term. Our Land Use Development team advises
Read MoreBill C-15: Key Changes to the Federal Expropriation Act for High-Speed Rail Projects
The federal government’s Bill C-15 (the “Bill”) proposes substantial amendments to the Expropriation Act (the “Act”) to facilitate the development of a high-speed rail network connecting Ontario and Quebec. The
Read MoreDivisional Court Confirms Limits on Judicial Review of OLT Decisions
On November 28, 2025, the Divisional Court released Caledon Residences Inc. v. Ontario Land Tribunal, 2025 ONSC 6546. Justice Backhouse, writing for a unanimous panel, confirmed that parties challenging Ontario
Read MoreOne Conservation Authority to Rule them All
On October 31, 2025, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the “MECP”) announced the Province’s intention to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (the “Agency”) through forthcoming legislation.
Read MoreA Big Shift for Small Setbacks: Understanding Ontario’s New 90% Rule
On November 21, 2025, O. Reg. 257/25 (the “Regulation”) came into effect, allowing a setback to be treated as compliant if it’s at least 90% of the setback required in
Read MoreSummer Student Position for Summer 2026
Davies Howe LLP is looking for an exceptional student to join our Land Use Development, Expropriation and Litigation teams for the summer of 2026. Our Land Use Development team advises
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