Case Law Update: Gagliano v Gomery and the Attorney General (Canada)
Administrative Law Natural Justice Bias Public Inquiries
The Role of the Ontario Municipal Board in Human Rights Issues
Human rights issues emerging from the land use planning process (Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario v Waterloo).
Crombie broke election rules?
Former Mississauga MP could be the subject of a Municipal Elections Act investigation.
Polling exposes Elections Act hole: expert; Gauged popularity; ‘You want to go in so you can win’: Mississauga MP
Did former Mississauga-area Liberal MP Bonnie Crombie violate elections law?
Timely Tax Returns Should be a Top Priority
Rosenberg Estate v. Canada (National Revenue) a cautionary reminder that every effort should be made to file tax returns on time.
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.
An Ounce of Prevention: What Employers Need to Know about Recent Changes to Ontario’s Health and Safety System
New Ontario law changes the face of occupational health and safety regulation.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act – Customer Service Standard
The Customer Service Standard addresses the business practices and training required to provide goods and services to people with disabilities.
“Disappointment” as Ontario Energy Board rejects $45 million in proposed conservation programs
Ontario Energy Board has pulled the plug on $45 million worth of energy conservation programs proposed by Toronto Hydro.
Toronto reconsiders ‘infamous’ zoning bylaw
Toronto reconsidering comprehensive zoning bylaw after OMB faces more than 600 appeals.
Time to move parking tickets out of court?
Is it time to streamline the process to remove things like parking infractions from the courts?
Billboard battle on Plateau; Sign firms sue Montreal over outdoor ad ban
Three of Canada’s largest sign companies have launched legal action over council decision to ban all advertising billboards within Plateau borough neighbourhood limits.
The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities
The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130) amended the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, to add a new part, entitled “Accountability and Transparency”.
Lawyers urged to work out disputes; Northwest development; No date set for start of OMB hearing
Impending Ontario Municipal Board hearing on future of development proposals in Brantford’s environmentally sensitive northwest.
Legislative Update: Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011
S.O. 2011, c. 9 (Royal Assent May 12, 2011)