Proposed Mandatory Energy Conservation Planning for Public Agencies
A proposed regulation under Ontario’s Green Energy Act, 2009 would require public agencies to report their annual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission.
Approval Queue Eases: Ontario Overrides Municipal Planning Controls for Green Energy
Recent reforms could make it easier for building owners and managers to incorporate green energy technology into building retrofits.
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Who Will Guard the Guardians?
If you own property in Toronto or have development objectives in mind, Toronto’s comprehensive zoning by-law is a process you’ll want to follow carefully.
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?
Toronto property owners with development objectives in mind will want to follow carefully the City of Toronto’s harmonization of pre-amalgamation zoning by-laws.
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-Law: Update
WeirFoulds can advise you on how the City’s new comprehensive zoning by-law will affect your property.
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Closer to Approval
Since 2004, the City of Toronto has been working on harmonizing the 43 different zoning by-laws inherited from its pre-amalgamation municipalities into one single comprehensive zoning by-law.
Renewable Energy Projects: Planning Powers Reduced
The Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 on February 23.
Proposed Green Energy Act Places Limits on Municipal Land Use Planning Powers
On February 23, 2009, the Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 (the “Act”).
Toronto Lobbyist Rules A New Way of Doing Business
The City of Toronto’s computer leasing scandal unfolded nearly a decade ago, but its impact continues to be felt today as the City puts procedures in place to minimize the chances of such a scandal recurring.
Power to delegate far reaching for Ontario municipalities
A new era for municipal governments in Ontario was ushered in on January 1, 2007 with the proclamation of Bill 130’s major amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001.
Clean drinking water: Provincial protection with a municipal impact
Ontario residents will soon benefit from greater protections for their drinking water, but these protections will come with both responsibilities and changes for municipalities.
Planning to shape your municipal future
Recent changes to the Planning Act give municipalities more authority to control local development.