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Mar 4, 2009

Proposed Green Energy Act Places Limits on Municipal Land Use Planning Powers

On February 23, 2009, the Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 (the “Act”).

Oct 10, 2008

Balancing Act Municipality Not Negligent in Enforcing

Recent court decision gives municipalities acting in good faith broad discretion in how by-law enforcement takes place.

Jun 9, 2008

Less Onerous Employee Dismissal Process for Municipalities

The Supreme Court of Canada makes it clear that a fairness hearing is not needed prior to dismissing the holder of a public office.

Jun 2, 2008

Public Peephole into Municipal Affairs is Widening

The Ontario Court of Appeal has expanded public access to information to include the business activities of a municipally-owned corporation.

Jan 1, 2008

Putting new municipal accountability measures into action

Major amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001 took effect on January 1, 2007. One of the key changes was the introduction of accountability provisions that give municipalities the power to create new positions to help ensure that good governance is maintained by local council and boards.

Jun 1, 2007

Municipal actions. Court reactions.

With the actions of municipalities having such a direct and wide-ranging impact on the communities they serve, conflicts inevitably occur and court cases result. Here are a few recent cases you may find of interest.

Clean drinking water: Provincial protection with a municipal impact

Ontario residents will soon benefit from greater protections for their drinking water, but these protections will come with both responsibilities and changes for municipalities.

Power to delegate far reaching for Ontario municipalities

A new era for municipal governments in Ontario was ushered in on January 1, 2007 with the proclamation of Bill 130’s major amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001.

Sep 1, 2006

Flexing that municipal muscle

In their legislative role, municipalities face challenges not seen by other levels of government. Luckily, there’s never been a better time for creative solutions.

Apr 1, 2004

Structuring and Financing P3s

One of the most difficult, time consuming and important challenges facing the public sector is how to structure the Public-Private Partnership (the “P3”) to adequately protect relevant public policy and public interest objectives and concerns, while attracting the desired level of private sector involvement, private investment and risk transference to the private sector…

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