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Mar 23, 2015

Partner Lyn Townsend Appointed to Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce partner Lyn Townsend has been appointed by the Province to the newly formed Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will work with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the working groups formed to provide advice to the Provincial government on regulatory changes needed to implement the new provisions of the Development Charges Act.

Feb 2, 2015

Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities

Electricity distribution utilities are facing an unprecedented number of challenges. They are under significant cost pressures due to the need to repair and replace aging infrastructure, and…

Jan 31, 2015

The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board

Executive Summary Regulatory agencies play a critical role in the operation of modern society. They perform functions which none of the legislature, the government, or the courts…

Dec 17, 2014

WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that it has risen to # 3 in Novae Res Urbis’ (NRU) 16th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and development law firms, from #6 in 2013.

Oct 6, 2014

Quiz: Land Use Planning Reform

A Development Permit Sysytem combines the zoning, site plan, and minor variance processes into one application and approval process. Through area-wide studies and community consultation, new development…

Sep 30, 2014

Katsoulakos v Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

The Divisional Court’s recent decision, Katsoulakos v Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, raises two important issues for professional self-regulatory bodies in respect of the degree to…

Jul 28, 2014

Development in Toronto: New Employment Policies, Appeal Authority and Approval Process

On July 9th, the Province issued its Notice of Decision respecting the City of Toronto’s Official Plan Amendment No. 231 (OPA 231). OPA 231 deals with the…

Sep 19, 2013

Midhurst plan rolls on

SPRINGWATER TWP. – With chants of ‘It’s not too late, our voice counts’ ringing loudly, more than 100 people crammed into the township council chambers to continue…

Jun 11, 2013

Lawyers warn about infrastructure delays: Compensation to property owner adds to municipal pressures

Partner Sean Foran, is quoted in this article regarding Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Transportation).

May 27, 2013

Quiz: Municipal Bylaws & Commercial Real Estate

Municipal governments have broad powers to regulate many aspects of commercial operations, including land use and zoning regulations, business licencing, and billboard and signage regulations. Commercial real…

Apr 16, 2013

Antrim Truck Centre: Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award For New Highway Construction

Where no land is actually taken from landowners, when is a public authority liable to pay compensation for the construction of public works? In Antrim Truck Centre…

Mar 8, 2013

Consolidation of Ontario’s Electricity Distribution Sector

Background The Province’s Distribution Sector Review Panel has issued a Report recommending major changes in the electricity distribution sector. If carried out, the recommendations will have significant…

Feb 28, 2013

Meaford loses $617,000 appeal; Court of Appeal upholds judgment over costs in Georgian Beach road allowance case

WeirFoulds partner Bruce Engell is mentioned in this article and represents one of the Georgian Beach residents in this matter before the courts. Please click here to…

Feb 1, 2013

An open of shut case? Ontario Ombudsman Annual Report addresses municipal meetings in Sunshine Law

This article was written by WeirFoulds partner emeritus George H. Rust-D’Eye.

Nov 23, 2012

Opposition to development plan  expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing

WeirFoulds partner Ian J. Lord is quoted in this article.

Nov 22, 2012

OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal

WeirFoulds partner Barnet H. Kussner is quoted in this article.

Nov 12, 2012

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Introduction In the legislation authorizing municipal decision-making by collective voting of councils, there is almost no reference to members of councils as individuals or, aside from the Municipal…

Sep 14, 2012

Newmarket considers hiring integrity commissioner

Integrity is back on the agenda at Newmarket council. Regional Councillor John Taylor received full support from all members of council when it came to directing staff…

Mar 12, 2012

The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?

The Ontario Municipal Board made a precedent-setting decision by approving applications for development using the integrated Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) and Planning Act processes. Commonly…

Feb 22, 2012

Saving Ontario’s Heritage: The Municipal Application of Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Introduction The Ontario Heritage Act, “an Act to provide for the Conservation, Protection and Preservation of the Heritage of Ontario”, (the “Act”) has been with us, in…

Feb 1, 2012

Counsel to Counsel: Beware of approaching council

It may come as a surprise to some lawyers and municipal staff that it is not appropriate for a lawyer to contact a municipal councillor, or staff…

Jan 18, 2012

Municipal Councillors – Don’t even think about it! The unprecedented decision in Mondoux v Tuchenhagen

Every municipal councillor and municipal legal advisor in Ontario should be aware of both the majority and dissenting reasons in the judgement of the Ontario Divisional Court…

Dec 22, 2011

Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

As part of the global “Occupy Wall Street” movement throughout October and November, many Canadian municipalities found their parks occupied by protesters. With little public space available…

Dec 20, 2011

Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

The Occupy Toronto Ruling: Batty v City of Toronto

Nov 16, 2011

Case Law Update: W.J. Holdings Limited v City of Toronto

Municipality Civil Contempt Conditions on Demolition Permits

Nov 10, 2011

An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux

Every municipal councillor and municipal legal advisor in Ontario should review carefully both the majority and dissenting judgments in this Divisional Court decision released October 26, 2011,…

Oct 20, 2011

Case Law Update: The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford v Grist et al

Shoreline Dispute Public Highway Summary Judgment Registry Act

Nasty neighbours dispute resolved on the public purse: The lessons learned

The Town of Meaford waded into a private property dispute between neighbours and spent significant public resources after doing so.

Jun 16, 2011

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

The Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 (formerly Bill 130) amended the Municipal Act, 2001, and the City of Toronto, 2006, effective January 1, 2007, to add a new part, entitled “Accountability and Transparency”.

May 6, 2011

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Two principal matters of concern to councillors in terms of potential for allegations of misconduct are the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and their council’s own code of conduct.

Feb 24, 2011

Current Property Tax Issues

Pre-1998 Owners assessed realty taxes Tenants assessed separately for business taxes (value of property apportioned on basis of FMR) including shared parking business assessment Current Value Assessment…

Jan 1, 2011

Urban Renewal and Community Revitalization: Tools That Can Help

One of the greatest challenges facing municipal governments today is the need to stimulate economic development and urban renewal.

Feb 10, 2010

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

Toronto property owners with development objectives in mind will want to follow carefully the City of Toronto’s harmonization of pre-amalgamation zoning by-laws.

May 20, 2009

OMB Variability

Most municipalities subject to the provincial growth plan are still going through exercises required to ensure that their official plans conform with provincial policy.

Mar 31, 2009

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

Important guidance on how the Municipal Elections Act (“MEA”) should be interpreted and applied where a candidate’s election expenses are subject to an audit.

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Partner Lyn Townsend Appointed to Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee

Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities

The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board

WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

Quiz: Land Use Planning Reform

Development in Toronto: New Employment Policies, Appeal Authority and Approval Process

Midhurst plan rolls on

Consolidation of Ontario’s Electricity Distribution Sector

An open of shut case? Ontario Ombudsman Annual Report addresses municipal meetings in Sunshine Law

Opposition to development plan  expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing

OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal

Newmarket considers hiring integrity commissioner

The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?

Saving Ontario’s Heritage: The Municipal Application of Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Counsel to Counsel: Beware of approaching council

Municipal Councillors – Don’t even think about it! The unprecedented decision in Mondoux v Tuchenhagen

Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

Case Law Update: W.J. Holdings Limited v City of Toronto

An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux

Case Law Update: The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford v Grist et al

Nasty neighbours dispute resolved on the public purse: The lessons learned

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Urban Renewal and Community Revitalization: Tools That Can Help

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

OMB Variability

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

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Practice Area

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Role

Partner Lyn Townsend Appointed to Bill 73 Development Charges Steering Committee

Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities

The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board

WeirFoulds Ranked #3 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA

Quiz: Land Use Planning Reform

Katsoulakos v Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario

Development in Toronto: New Employment Policies, Appeal Authority and Approval Process

Midhurst plan rolls on

Lawyers warn about infrastructure delays: Compensation to property owner adds to municipal pressures

Quiz: Municipal Bylaws & Commercial Real Estate

Antrim Truck Centre: Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award For New Highway Construction

Consolidation of Ontario’s Electricity Distribution Sector

Meaford loses $617,000 appeal; Court of Appeal upholds judgment over costs in Georgian Beach road allowance case

An open of shut case? Ontario Ombudsman Annual Report addresses municipal meetings in Sunshine Law

Opposition to development plan expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing

OMB rolls Richmond Hill projects into townwide appeal

Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor

Newmarket considers hiring integrity commissioner

The Integrated Planning Approach: An Approach to Planning Excellence?

Saving Ontario’s Heritage: The Municipal Application of Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act

Counsel to Counsel: Beware of approaching council

Municipal Councillors – Don’t even think about it! The unprecedented decision in Mondoux v Tuchenhagen

Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

Case Law Update: Batty v City of Toronto: Municipalities at Forefront of Occupy Movement

Case Law Update: W.J. Holdings Limited v City of Toronto

An Unprecedented Decision in Municipal Conflict of Interest Law – Tuchenhagen v Mondoux

Case Law Update: The Corporation of the Municipality of Meaford v Grist et al

Nasty neighbours dispute resolved on the public purse: The lessons learned

The Municipal Integrity Commissioner in Ontario: Role and Responsibilities

Not Why I Ran for Office – The Perils of a Councillor Facing Allegations of Improper Conduct

Current Property Tax Issues

Urban Renewal and Community Revitalization: Tools That Can Help

Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

OMB Variability

Municipal Elections Expenses: Greater Clarity For Audit Procedures

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Opposition to development plan  expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing