Eighteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named to the 2012 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Eighteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized by their colleagues in an annual peer-review survey and named to the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, one of the most […]
Thirteen WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Leading Practitioners in 2011 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Thirteen WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2011 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across […]
Property Development Aspects of Infrastructure and Other Public Projects
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Reflections on the Evolution of Fairness in Public Procurement
Public tendering is perhaps the most active area of interest within construction law.
To P3 Or Not To P3
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Infrastructure includes a very wide range of […]
To P3 Or Not To P3 (Presentation)
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Attached is the presentation given at the […]
Case Law Update: Sunview Doors Limited v. Pappas
2010 ONCA 198, Released 16 March 2010Construction Law Statutory Trust Breach of Statutory Trust No Specific Intent or Knowledge of Improvements Required
Residential Housing – Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules
A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property sales.
Residential Rental Properties – Leases, Sales and Construction: HST Transitional Rules
A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting residential real property rentals and construction.
Non-residential Construction: HST Transitional Rules
A summary of the Ontario HST transitional rules affecting non-residential construction.
Lienholders Defeat Owner’s Complex Attempt to Preserve Priority
Neither a borrower nor a lender be . . . Ontario’s Court of Appeal recently had the chance to consider that question in a construction lien case.
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.
Rooftop Solar Panels – Good Business Sense or Not?
A number of landlords, owners and tenants have recently received inquiries from rooftop solar panel installers desirous of installing solar panels on their roofs.
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.
Dealing With Construction Liens
Jackhammers, nail guns, power saws ah the sounds of fall in the city. Recent reports estimate that residential real estate values will increase by 9.5 % this year, and that the average home price in Canada will top $300,000 for the first time. And we already know the state of affairs in commercial construction (especially in Calgary and Vancouver). But did you know that one of the natural consequences of construction is you guessed it!….the construction lien?