WeirFoulds Ranked #1 in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTA
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that it has taken the top spot in Novae Res Urbis’ (NRU) 17th annual ranking of the GTA’s most prominent planning and development law firms.
Energy/Tax Law Update 2015
The 2015 Ontario Budget, released on April 23, includes proposed measures that are intended to set the stage for consolidation within Ontario’s electricity distribution sector. At a high level, the measures are a limited-duration reduction of barriers to private sector investment in municipally owned electricity utilities (MEUs).
Province Makes Significant Changes to the Planning Act and Development Charges Act
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has completed its province-wide consultation, which looked at the way development is planned and paid for.
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.
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 to respond to […]
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 have the time, […]
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.
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 standards and performance […]
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 which procedural fairness […]
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 conversion of Employment […]
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 their fight against […]
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).
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 estate owners need […]
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 Ltd. v. Ontario […]
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 impacts on municipalities […]