Oct 3, 2016Toronto Ponders Controversial New Parking Tax to Help Balance City Books Counsel advising shareholders of private corporations need to pay careful heed to the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Frye v. Frye Estate.
Jun 27, 2016Municipal and Planning Law Update: Bill 73 – Changes to the Planning Act Bill 73 – Changes to the Planning Act In March 2015, we reported on the Province’s first reading of Bill 73 Smart Growth for Our Communities Act,…
Dec 16, 2015WeirFoulds 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.
Mar 31, 2015Province 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.
Dec 17, 2014WeirFoulds 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, 2014Quiz: 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…
Nov 23, 2012Opposition to development plan expressed at Hardy Road OMB hearing WeirFoulds partner Ian J. Lord is quoted in this article.
Feb 10, 2010Toronto’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.
Apr 29, 2009Renewable Energy Projects: Planning Powers Reduced The Government of Ontario introduced and gave first reading to the Green Energy Act, 2009 on February 23.
Mar 4, 2009Proposed 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”).