Tape-Gate Report Under Wraps At Council
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.
City is Slower than the Seven-Year Itch
Integrity probe zooms in on Clark-gate
Doing Business in Ontario: An Overview of Environmental Protection Law
This guide provides a brief overview of the main elements of environmental protection law in Ontario.
Renewable Energy Projects: Planning Powers Reduced
The Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 on February 23.
Toronto Property Tax Relief Program Approved For Building Development or Renovation
Toronto City Council recently approved a new program the Imagination, Manufacturing, Innovation and Technology (IMIT) financial incentive grant program.
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”).
A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province – Update
The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful they must be […]
Billboard ban allowed in part; most restrictions don’t violate
Trustee made ‘mistake,’ court told
A Warning To Members Of Councils and a Plea To The Province
The recent court decision in Jaffary v. Greaves highlights key ambiguities in Ontario’s Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, providing a clear warning to councillors of how careful they must be in adhering strictly to its mandate.
Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing
Recent court decision gives municipalities acting in good faith broad discretion in how by-law enforcement takes place.
Minister of Finance Announces Appointment of New Chairman of the Canada Development Investment Corporation
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today announced the appointment of N. William C. Ross as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canada Development Investment Corporation.
Major Shift in Law Relating to Bidding and Tendering
A simple clause in an RFP document excluding liability has the potential to alter the business tendering landscape.