Fearful councillors back down
No basis to appeal court ruling regarding City council’s vote to defend councillors caught up in election expenses disputes.
Mississauga’s invulnerable matriarch may finally be wounded
The Mayor’s legal team has said the Mayor did not violate the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, which applies specifically to attempts to influence a council vote.
Councillor Successful in Protecting Council Funds
The City of Toronto had no legal power to indemnify two Council members for legal costs incurred in responding to compliance audit requests.
PILT ruling gives cities ‘greater certainty’
Supreme Court of Canada decision in Montreal (City) v. Montreal Port Authority upholds authority to collect payments from federal Crown agencies.
Bay St. sees hope for P3s in LRT work
The federal government’s announcement that it would contribute $600 million to transform Ottawa’s transit system may provide the catalyst for another P3 opportunity.
Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario’s Green Energy Law
An important part of Ontario’s green energy initiative is legislation that seeks to levy a so-called special purpose charge (“SPC”) on ratepayers.
Councillors going to court in bid for access to database
Three city councillors turn to courts to seek access to a computerized database of information.
Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Ontario Bill 235 received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010. The purpose of the new legislation is to provide safeguards for energy consumers.
James Dick Construction Limited presents case in Rockfort Quarry OMB meeting
James Dick Construction Limited sums up Rockfort Quarry case at May 18 hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board.
First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Act
First decision released by the Ontario Energy Board addressing implementation of Green Energy Act.
Councillors raise concerns about complaints process; Code of Conduct
A report by an interim integrity commissioner was received and endorsed at a special meeting of city council.
Littell did not violate conduct code; report
An integrity commissioner says that a code of conduct complaint filed by a city employee against Brantford Councillor Mark Littell should be dismissed.
Watchdog takes aim at ‘green’ tax; Consumers Council challenges plan to put charge on hydro bills to pay for $53.7 million energy fund
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle
More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, the city conceded this week that the dogs were not pit bulls and returned them […]