Ontario Launches Consultation on Building More Homes that People Need and Can Afford
Today, the Province is kicking off the consultation period for its proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). These changes are part of the government’s “More Homes, More Choice: […]
The Application of Rule 49 Cost Consequences in Expropriation Cases: Shergar v Windsor
When land is expropriated, the owner whose land is taken is entitled to be compensated for the fair market value of the land taken, the damage to the remainder of […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
Streamlining Growth Management – Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017
On January 15, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced proposed amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 (the “Growth Plan”) on the Environmental […]
WeirFoulds Ranked #1 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has taken the #1 spot in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 20th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and development law firms. […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three new partners
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Arezes, Conor Dooley and Sylvain Rouleau have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2019. Our three newest additions to the partnership each […]
Summary of Bill 66 – Proposed Planning Act Changes
On December 6, 2018, the Ontario Government introduced a bill entitled “Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018″ (“Bill 66“). Also introduced at the same time was a proposed Regulation […]
Supreme Court of Canada Refuses to Hear Appeal from Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Giving Ontario Municipalities More Independence Over Parkland
On November 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed applications for leave to appeal from a decision of a three-judge panel of the Ontario Court of Appeal concerning the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes back Susan Rosales as Senior Land Use Planner
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back Susan Rosales as a Senior Land Use Planner. Susan has more than 25 years of professional planning, management and consulting experience. She has worked […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Victor Wong to the Municipal Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the arrival of Victor Wong as an associate in the Municipal Practice Group. Victor has extensive experience and a strong foundation in many municipal matters, […]
WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Report On Business – Infrastructure Special Edition 2018
We are pleased to announce that five partners are listed in the 2018 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. The Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure profiles a diverse […]
WeirFoulds is listed in the Canadian Lawyer Inhouse Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms
WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms feature in the July/August edition of Canadian Lawyer Inhouse magazine as determined […]
WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are Partners Clare Burns […]
WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of MFOA’s 2018 Annual Conference: COLLABORATE – We’re Better Together
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Municipal finance professionals asked… and MFOA delivered! This year’s collaborative conference will cover priority topics requested by industry professionals themselves, including a deep dive into financial instruments, multi-year budgeting, GST/HST […]
WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities
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On January 29, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a lower Court decision giving municipalities the right to decide for themselves how much parkland they will require from developers […]