Books by WeirFoulds Lawyers

December 1, 2010

Case Law Update: The Supreme Court of Canada Finds that Administrative Tribunals have the Jurisdiction to Grant "Charter" Remedies

June 14, 2010

The Supreme Court of Canada, in its recent decision in R. v. Conway, has removed any lingering doubts that administrative tribunals have the authority to grant "Charter" remedies.

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Legislative Update: Ratepayers Challenge the Constitutionality of Parts of Ontario's Green Energy Law

June 14, 2010

An important part of Ontario's green energy initiative is legislation that seeks to levy a so-called special purpose charge ("SPC") on ratepayers.

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Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010

June 1, 2010

Ontario Bill 235 received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010. The purpose of the new legislation is to provide safeguards for energy consumers.

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First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario's Green Energy Act

May 6, 2010

First decision released by the Ontario Energy Board addressing implementation of Green Energy Act.

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The Little Red Handbook for Municipal Councillors

February 15, 2010

The Handbook for Municipal Councillors is an essential guide for municipal councillors, officers and staff, including municipal lawyers and lawyers in private practice respecting clients who deal with municipalities in Ontario.

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Toronto's "Harmonized" Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

February 10, 2010

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.

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Municipal Conflict of Interest Law: A Law in Conflict Based on Interest

December 10, 2009

Members of municipal councils and local boards are only human.

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Toronto's "Harmonized" Comprehensive Zoning By-Law: Update

November 19, 2009

WeirFoulds can advise you on how the City's new comprehensive zoning by-law will affect your property.

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Residential Housing - Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

November 17, 2009

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property sales.

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Residential Rental Properties - Leases, Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules

November 17, 2009

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property rentals and construction.

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Sale or Lease of Goods: HST Transitional Rules

November 17, 2009

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of goods.

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Services: HST Transitional Rules

November 17, 2009

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting supplies of services.

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Commercial Leases: HST Transitional Rules

November 10, 2009

A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting commercial leases.

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