The New Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (“ONPCA”) was passed by the Ontario Legislature and received Royal Assent on October 25, 2010 but it has not yet come into force. While […]
Frank Walwyn to receive University of West Indies’ Vice Chancellor Award
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is hosting its 3rd Annual Benefit Gala in Toronto, on Saturday March 10, 2012. Under the theme: Light, Learning and Liberty, Canada’s business […]
City hires prestigious firm to fight Allandale suit
Barrie’s lawyers will appear in Orangeville court in May to fight a legal manoeuvre to derail development at the Allandale Station. The city has retained WeirFoulds to fight a $28-million […]
Methadone clinic law stalls; City Council: Spectre of Court
London politicians pressed pause Tuesday on a bylaw to licence methadone pharmacies and clinics, sending the proposal back to staff for further study.
Committee worried proposed methadone bylaw could land them in court
Although councillors want to see rules put in place surrounding the licensing of methadone clinics and pharmacies, they want to make sure the city doesn’t end up in court over […]
Client Newsletter – Spring 2012
Please click the link to the left to access a PDF of the client newsletter. Welcome to the Spring 2012 edition of our Client Update Newsletter. Here, we provide you […]
Engineering & Infrastucture
WeirFoulds partner Brad McLellan was interviewed as part of the panel of experts. See attached article for full details.
Mutually Beneficial
Public sector deals offer investor stability while bringing private sector management skills to the table. WeirFoulds partner David Brown is quoted in this article.
Part One – Engagement Letter Best Practices
WeirFoulds partner David Brown discusses the steps required to raise funding in an exempt market.
Toronto Construction Association members to receive discounted rates from ADR Institute of Ontario
Ackerley, a partner in the law firm of WeirFoulds, said the association believes the program will provide “a great benefit” to its members, given that disputes are a common feature […]
Social worker, lawyer receive Ryerson alumni awards
Former Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) president, Frank Walwyn, was honoured with an Alumni Award of Distinction. He is a 1989 Business Administration program graduate. Read the full article […]
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 principle, since March […]
Heavy industry prohibited from employment lands
The St. Mary’s site was subject to a thorough site-specific land-use impact assessment at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) triggered by the company’s appeal of the city’s interim control bylaw […]
Vaughan launches multi-million suit against city hall design firm
It appears the honeymoon is over between the City of Vaughan and the world-renowned architect it commissioned to design the new city hall, The Citizen has learned. Vaughan politicians may […]
WeirFoulds successfully argues for interim injunction in The Real Jerk case
Justice Low of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice awards an interim injunction for the owner and operator of The Real Jerk.