Trudeau, Ford Announce Initial Details of Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants
The emergency declaration in Ontario and other governmental restrictions, coupled with the ongoing wave of COVID-19, have forced business owners to make difficult decisions, and in some cases, shut down. […]
Trudeau Promises Rental Assistance to Commercial Tenants – But No Details Yet
As the various levels of government continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19, each government’s response continues to evolve. Premier Doug Ford announced that Ontario was under a state of […]
WeirFoulds’ commercial leasing group returns with an all-new season of WeirTalking Leasing, podcast series
WeirFoulds LLP’s Commercial Leasing Group is pleased to launch part one of the second season of WeirTalking Leasing – a legal podcast series highlighting the top commercial leasing trends in […]
Changes in Land Use Planning and Development in Ontario Including Planning Act Timelines in the Face of an Emergency
On March 17, 2020 Ontario declared an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. This emergency declaration has now been extended […]
Keepin’ It Tight with Co-tenancy Clauses
COVID-19: Real Estate Update
As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 all of Ontario’s “non-essential services” were required to close in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic in the province. This mandatory shut down will […]
Distribution Centre Leases – Suited for You?
A Novel Type of Leave in the Wake of COVID-19: The Ontario Government’s Changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000
On March 19, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 186, the Employment Standards Amendment Act (Infectious Disease Emergencies), 2020 (”Bill 186”). The Act amends […]
Deconstructing the Construction Act
COVID-19: Commercial Leasing Considerations
The coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections. COVID-19 is a form of coronavirus that causes […]
Clearing the Track: Ontario’s Proposals to Speed Transit Construction in the Building Transit Faster Act
The Ontario Government introduced Bill 171, An Act to enact the Building Transit Faster Act, 2020 and make related amendments to other Acts, on February 18, 2020. The purpose of […]
Proposed Regulatory Matters Pertaining to Community Benefits Authority Under the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, and the Building Code Act
The Ministry has released the regulatory proposal on the proposed components of a new community benefits charge authority for public comment. There is a 31-day consultation period on the proposed […]
Cannabis Lounges and Cafés on the Horizon in Ontario
In an effort to move towards an open market for cannabis, the Ontario Government recently launched an online consultation to ask the public, businesses, health sector, and other stakeholders about […]
WeirFoulds lawyers ranked in 2020 Lexpert ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Lisa Borsook, and Bryan Finlay, QC, have been listed once again in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in […]
Blazing A New Trail: Ontario To Adopt an Open Cannabis Retail Market
For cannabis retail operators in Ontario, Christmas came early this year when the Ontario government announced that it would be scrapping the widely-criticized lottery system for awarding cannabis retail store […]