Development in Toronto: New Employment Policies, Appeal Authority and Approval Process
On July 9th, the Province issued its Notice of Decision respecting the City of Toronto’s Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231). OPA 231 deals with the conversion of Employment […]
Midhurst plan rolls on
SPRINGWATER TWP. – With chants of ‘It’s not too late, our voice counts’ ringing loudly, more than 100 people crammed into the township council chambers to continue their fight against […]
Lawyers warn about infrastructure delays: Compensation to property owner adds to municipal pressures
Partner Sean Foran, is quoted in this article regarding Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Transportation).
Quiz: Municipal Bylaws & Commercial Real Estate
Municipal governments have broad powers to regulate many aspects of commercial operations, including land use and zoning regulations, business licencing, and billboard and signage regulations. Commercial real estate owners need […]
Antrim Truck Centre: Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award For New Highway Construction
Where no land is actually taken from landowners, when is a public authority liable to pay compensation for the construction of public works? In Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario […]
Consolidation of Ontario’s Electricity Distribution Sector
Background The Province’s Distribution Sector Review Panel has issued a Report recommending major changes in the electricity distribution sector. If carried out, the recommendations will have significant impacts on municipalities […]
Meaford loses $617,000 appeal; Court of Appeal upholds judgment over costs in Georgian Beach road allowance case
WeirFoulds partner Bruce Engell is mentioned in this article and represents one of the Georgian Beach residents in this matter before the courts. Please click here to read the article […]
An open of shut case? Ontario Ombudsman Annual Report addresses municipal meetings in Sunshine Law
This article was written by WeirFoulds partner emeritus George H. Rust-D’Eye.
Opposition to development plan expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing
WeirFoulds partner Ian J. Lord is quoted in this article.
OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal
WeirFoulds partner Barnet H. Kussner is quoted in this article.
Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor
Introduction In the legislation authorizing municipal decision-making by collective voting of councils, there is almost no reference to members of councils as individuals or, aside from the Municipal Conflict of Interest […]
Newmarket considers hiring integrity commissioner
Integrity is back on the agenda at Newmarket council. Regional Councillor John Taylor received full support from all members of council when it came to directing staff to retain an […]
The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?
The Ontario Municipal Board made a precedent-setting decision by approving applications for development using the integrated Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) and Planning Act processes. Commonly referred to as […]
Saving Ontario’s Heritage: The Municipal Application of Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
Introduction The Ontario Heritage Act, “an Act to provide for the Conservation, Protection and Preservation of the Heritage of Ontario”, (the “Act”) has been with us, in principle, since March […]
Counsel to Counsel: Beware of approaching council
It may come as a surprise to some lawyers and municipal staff that it is not appropriate for a lawyer to contact a municipal councillor, or staff vested with decision-making […]