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May 6, 2019

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 15, 2019

A WeirFoulds Forum: Current Issues in Municipal Infrastructure Projects

Join us for this year’s forum to discuss Current Issues in Municipal Infrastructure Projects. The day will include a discussion on the following: Acquiring municipal infrastructure project…

Jan 16, 2019

Streamlining Growth Management – Proposed Amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017

On January 15, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced proposed amendments to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 (the “Growth Plan”)…

Jan 9, 2019

WeirFoulds Ranked #1 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has taken the #1 spot in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 20th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and…

Jan 7, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Arezes, Conor Dooley and Sylvain Rouleau have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2019. Our three newest additions to…

Dec 19, 2018

Summary of Bill 66 – Proposed Planning Act Changes

On December 6, 2018, the Ontario Government introduced a bill entitled “Bill 66 – Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, 2018″ (“Bill 66“). Also introduced at the same time was…

Nov 19, 2018

Supreme Court of Canada Refuses to Hear Appeal from Ontario Court of Appeal Decision Giving Ontario Municipalities More Independence Over Parkland

On November 15, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed applications for leave to appeal from a decision of a three-judge panel of the Ontario Court of…

Nov 1, 2018

WeirFoulds welcomes back Susan Rosales as Senior Land Use Planner

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back Susan Rosales as a Senior Land Use Planner. Susan has more than 25 years of professional planning, management and consulting experience.…

WeirFoulds welcomes associate Victor Wong to the Municipal Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the arrival of Victor Wong as an associate in the Municipal Practice Group. Victor has extensive experience and a strong foundation in…

Oct 1, 2018

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Report On Business – Infrastructure Special Edition 2018

We are pleased to announce that five partners are listed in the 2018 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers. The Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure…

Aug 28, 2018

WeirFoulds is listed in the Canadian Lawyer Inhouse Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms feature in the July/August edition of Canadian Lawyer Inhouse…

Aug 24, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are…

Aug 8, 2018

WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of MFOA’s 2018 Annual Conference: COLLABORATE – We’re Better Together

Municipal finance professionals asked… and MFOA delivered! This year’s collaborative conference will cover priority topics requested by industry professionals themselves, including a deep dive into financial instruments,…

Jun 11, 2018

AMCTO’s 2018 Annual Conference

WeirFoulds Partner Jeff Cowan will speak at AMCTO’s 2018 Annual Conference. He will speak on the topic, “Recent Developments in Property Assessment and Municipal Taxation”. To learn…

May 11, 2018

WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities

On January 29, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a lower Court decision giving municipalities the right to decide for themselves how much parkland they will…

Apr 30, 2018

Municipal Infrastructure Projects That Can Promote Economic Development or Revitalization

The focus of the Program is on municipal infrastructure projects that can revitalize downtown or suburban areas and serve as drivers of economic development. Examples would include…

Apr 12, 2018

The Planning Justification Report and Municipal Staff Report: What Will They Look Like Under Bill 139

Bill 139 creates sweeping and fundamental changes that significantly affect the planning profession and process in Ontario. Developing and implementing new practice tools is essential for all…

Mar 5, 2018

Proposed Regulations and Distribution of Recreational Cannabis in Canadian Provinces and Territories

On April 13, 2017, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other…

Mar 1, 2018

New Investment Powers: Prudent Investor Standard and Legal List Amendments

1. NEW PRUDENT INVESTOR STANDARD Prudent Investor Regime Section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001 (the “Act“) that authorizes municipalities (other than the City of Toronto) to opt into…

Oct 11, 2017

Prudent Investor Legislative Provisions Update – Third

On Monday, October 10, 2017 the Ministry of Municipal Affairs posted on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry a summary of proposed regulatory changes under the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.