Expropriation and Property Acquisition by the Province for the Ontario Line
The Ontario government is continuing with property acquisitions for its Ontario Line project, which Infrastructure Ontario describes as “a 15.6-kilometre stand-alone rapid transit line that will connect the Ontario Science […]
WeirFoulds ranked in 36 practice areas in 2025 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have been ranked in 36 practice areas in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm […]
OEA Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting 2024
Associate Dena Givari will speak at the 2024 Ontario Expropriation Association (OEA) Fall Conference and Annual General Meeting on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Ontario Expropriation Association is a non‑profit, […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes Lucy Main and Chris Tzekas as Toronto “Lawyer of the Year”
Among our 52 lawyers listed in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada are Partner Lucinda Main and Counsel Christopher […]
52 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2024 The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 42 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best […]
Recent article by WeirFoulds Associate and Articling Student cited in Daily Commercial News
A recent article written by Associate Micah Goldstein and Articling Student Gavin Fior, “The Supreme Court of Canada Redefines Constructive Expropriation“, was recently cited in an article in Daily Commercial […]
The Supreme Court of Canada Redefines Constructive Expropriation
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its 5-4 decision in Annapolis Group Inc. v. Halifax Regional Municipality.[1] The split decision effectively redefines the test for proving de facto expropriation […]
WeirFoulds welcomes associate Charles Lund to the Municipal Law Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Charles Lund as an Associate to the firm’s Municipal Law Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Charles completed his articling term with a full-service regional […]
WeirFoulds welcomes new Municipal Law Associate
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Abbey Sinclair as an Associate to the firm’s Municipal Law Practice Group. Abbey’s practice focuses on expropriation and municipal law. She provides practical and strategic […]
Amendments to the Expropriations Act Proposed Under Bill 245
The Ontario government has proposed a number of changes to the Expropriations Act under Bill 245, the “Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021”. Bill 245 would enact the Ontario Land […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes Chris Tzekas as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a second time
Among our 44 lawyers listed in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada is Christopher Tzekas, Counsel, who is recognized as a Toronto “Lawyer of the Year” for a […]
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 […]
40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020
WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty areas – a […]
The Application of Rule 49 Cost Consequences in Expropriation Cases: Shergar v Windsor
When land is expropriated, the owner whose land is taken is entitled to be compensated for the fair market value of the land taken, the damage to the remainder of […]