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Sep 10, 2021

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2022 edition, five of our partners…

Jun 10, 2021

Award of Excellence in Municipal Law Ceremony – Ontario Bar Association

The Ontario Bar Association‘s Municipal Law Section is honoured to present their Award of Excellence posthumously to Barnet Kussner, Partner, Weirfoulds LLP. Earlier in 2021, the OBA’s Municipal…

Change of Plans – New Amendments to Ontario’s Planning Act and their Impact on Commercial Leasing

Background Although frequently ignored by leasing professionals (and even some lawyers!), the Planning Act prohibits leases in Ontario from having a term longer than 21 years (including…

Jun 8, 2021

Land and Development Conference – Canadian Real Estate Forums

WeirFoulds Partner Lisa Borsook will be speaking at the 17th Edition of the Land and Development Conference hosted by Canadian Real Estate Forums. Lisa will be participating…

Jun 3, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Peter Gross to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group

WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Peter Gross has joined the firm as a Partner in our Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group, effective June 1,…

May 21, 2021

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…

May 10, 2021

Policy, not law: the Divisional Court discusses the Clergy principle

On May 5, 2021, the Ontario Divisional Court released its decision in Masters v Claremont Development Corporation[1], which discusses the Clergy principle, as well as the jurisdiction…

Mar 25, 2021

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act came into force in…

Mar 16, 2021

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Alyssa Clutterbuck – Municipal Law Alyssa is an associate in the…

Mar 9, 2021

10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele – SCG Legal

WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will be moderating SCG Legal’s “10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele, scheduled…

Feb 25, 2021

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko, is Chairing and speaking at the upcoming webinar, “Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation – What You Need to Know” being hosted by CANECT…

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

WeirFoulds partner John Buhlman will be speaking at the 2021 OSSGA Virtual Conference taking place on February 25, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. OSSGA invites…

Feb 23, 2021

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

WeirFoulds Partner, Janet Bobechko will be presenting at the upcoming webinar, “Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation – Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws” being hosted by the…

Feb 17, 2021

The Toronto Star reports on the second LPAT Case Management Conference between Freymond Lumber (represented by John Buhlman and Chantal deSereville) and No Place for a Quarry

The Land Planning Appeal Tribunal (“LPAT”) is a tribunal that adjudicates cases in relation to a variety of land use matters, heritage conservation and municipal governance. The…

Jan 14, 2021

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force…

Dec 18, 2020

Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil

On January 1, 2021, the On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation 406/19 passed by the Province of Ontario under the Environmental Protection Act will come into force…

Nov 26, 2020

LPAT Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices for Lawyers and Planners – The Canadian Bar Association

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Kehar will be Co-Chairing the LPAT Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices for Lawyers and Planners webinar being hosted by the Canadian Bar…

Nov 25, 2020

COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance – CIOB Toronto

WeirFoulds Partner Faren Bogach will be speaking at COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance, being hosted online by CIOB Toronto on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 from 10:00…

Oct 20, 2020

Proposed Regulation Update: Ontario Heritage Act

On September 21, 2020, the Province published notice of a proposed regulation under the Ontario Heritage Act (“OHA”), to implement amendments passed as part of Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act,…

Oct 15, 2020

Community Benefits Charges: The New Section 37

The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 replaced the density bonusing scheme under section 37 of the Planning Act with a new regime, but with a transition to…

Sep 23, 2020

OPPI 2020: Virtual Conference

Ontario’s largest annual conference for planning professionals will take place virtually over four days – September 23 & 30, October 7 & 14, 2020. OPPI20 will explore…

Jul 13, 2020

Canadian Real Estate Forums – Land & Development Education Series

WeirFoulds is pleased to participate in the Canadian Real Estate Forums’ 2020 Land & Development Education Series. This year the seminars will take place online. Partner Lisa…

Jun 17, 2020

Time to Start Again: Land Use Planning in the Pandemic

Effective June 22, 2020, the Province will restart the clock for many of the time periods applicable to land use planning under the Planning Act and the…

Jun 1, 2020

Six-Minute Municipal Lawyer 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds Partner Bruce Engel will speak as part of the LSO’s Six-Minute Municipal Lawyer 2020 session. He will discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the…

Apr 27, 2020

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Apr 24, 2020

Bill 189: The Coronavirus Support and Protection Act, 2020 and LPAT Update – OPPI

On April 24, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. ET, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) invites members to attend its free webinar, hosted by Denise Baker and…

Apr 17, 2020

Changes in Land Use Planning and Development in Ontario Including Planning Act Timelines in the Face of an Emergency

On March 17, 2020 Ontario declared an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus disease. This emergency declaration has…

Mar 2, 2020

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.…

Feb 28, 2020

Proposed Regulatory Matters Pertaining to Community Benefits Authority Under the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, and the Building Code Act

The Ministry has released the regulatory proposal on the proposed components of a new community benefits charge authority for public comment. There is a 31-day consultation period…

Nov 2, 2019

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Award of Excellence in Municipal Law Ceremony – Ontario Bar Association

Land and Development Conference – Canadian Real Estate Forums

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele – SCG Legal

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

LPAT Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices for Lawyers and Planners – The Canadian Bar Association

COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance – CIOB Toronto

OPPI 2020: Virtual Conference

Canadian Real Estate Forums – Land & Development Education Series

Six-Minute Municipal Lawyer 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

Bill 189: The Coronavirus Support and Protection Act, 2020 and LPAT Update – OPPI

Candlelight Ball – Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

OPPI19: Beyond25 – Conference

Ontario Launches Consultation on Building More Homes that People Need and Can Afford

Bill 108 – More Homes, More Choice, 2019 – OPPI & WeirFoulds Client Seminar

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Planning & Land Development

WeirFoulds recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2022

Award of Excellence in Municipal Law Ceremony – Ontario Bar Association

Change of Plans – New Amendments to Ontario’s Planning Act and their Impact on Commercial Leasing

Land and Development Conference – Canadian Real Estate Forums

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Peter Gross to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group

WeirFoulds welcomes new Municipal Law Associate

Policy, not law: the Divisional Court discusses the Clergy principle

Digging In: Three Months Later… Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 2)

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates

10 Steps to Beating Burnout While Working Remotely: A Fireside Chat with Internet Marketer Morra Aarons-Mele – SCG Legal

Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulation: What You Need to Know – CANECT

2021 Virtual Conference – The Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

Understanding the New Excess Soil Regulation: Get the Dirt on Updating Bylaws – Canadian Urban Institute

The Toronto Star reports on the second LPAT Case Management Conference between Freymond Lumber (represented by John Buhlman and Chantal deSereville) and No Place for a Quarry

Digging In: Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil (Part 1)

Ontario’s New Regulation for Excess Soil

LPAT Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices for Lawyers and Planners – The Canadian Bar Association

COVID-19 Construction Recovery and Dispute Avoidance – CIOB Toronto

Proposed Regulation Update: Ontario Heritage Act

Community Benefits Charges: The New Section 37

OPPI 2020: Virtual Conference

Canadian Real Estate Forums – Land & Development Education Series

Time to Start Again: Land Use Planning in the Pandemic

Six-Minute Municipal Lawyer 2020 – Law Society of Ontario

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Bill 189: The Coronavirus Support and Protection Act, 2020 and LPAT Update – OPPI

Changes in Land Use Planning and Development in Ontario Including Planning Act Timelines in the Face of an Emergency

Clearing the Track: Ontario’s Proposals to Speed Transit Construction in the Building Transit Faster Act

Proposed Regulatory Matters Pertaining to Community Benefits Authority Under the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, and the Building Code Act

Candlelight Ball – Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

OPPI19: Beyond25 – Conference

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2019 Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure

WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Raj Kehar to its Municipal, Planning and Land Development Group

Ontario Launches Consultation on Building More Homes that People Need and Can Afford

Bill 108 – More Homes, More Choice, 2019 – OPPI & WeirFoulds Client Seminar

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