Core Area: Corporate

The Challenges and Benefits of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) for Municipalities

The growing interest in, and deployment of, distributed energy resources (“DER”) has been thought to be of interest, albeit for different reasons, primarily to consumers and to local electricity distribution utilities. However, DER has important implications for municipalities, both in their capacity as the owners of those distribution utilities and as a means to promote both conservation and the development of contaminated properties.

WeirFoulds Proud to Sponsor TieQuest 2016 Competition for Entrepreneurs

WeirFoulds is proud to be a sponsor of TiEQuest, an annual business venture competition with a mission to connect entrepreneurs with the investment community. This year’s TiEQuest will be held on April 21, 2016, with over 200 entrepreneurs expected to participate from every major city in North America.

Client Update – February 2016

Following on our earlier client updates from May 1, 2013 there have been signs of movement on a tax on all off-street parking spaces on commercial properties in the City […]

Vacant Spaces: Challenges in the Economic Climate

In the challenges facing landlords in the current economic and market conditions, the municipal tax treatment of vacant space is not to be forgotten as some relief available for the carrying costs of vacant space. The Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 both require vacancy rebates to be provided for eligible commercial and industrial premises.