Legislative Update: Energy Consumer Protection Act, 2010
Ontario Bill 235 received Royal Assent on May 18, 2010. The purpose of the new legislation is to provide safeguards for energy consumers.
James Dick Construction Limited presents case in Rockfort Quarry OMB meeting
James Dick Construction Limited sums up Rockfort Quarry case at May 18 hearing before the Ontario Municipal Board.
First Ontario Energy Board Decision to Consider the Implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Act
First decision released by the Ontario Energy Board addressing implementation of Green Energy Act.
Ontario Court of Appeal Confirms Limits on the Freedom of Publicly Regulated Companies
There is an important distinction between private corporations and publicly regulated corporations (Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited and the Ontario Energy Board).
Councillors raise concerns about complaints process; Code of Conduct
A report by an interim integrity commissioner was received and endorsed at a special meeting of city council.
Lowe’s Acquires Walmart’s Interest in Three Former Sam’s Club Locations
Lowe’s Companies Canada, ULC completes its acquisition of Walmart Canada Corp.’s interest in former Sam’s Club locations in London, Vaughan and Pickering.
Norwich Orders in Canada: A Tool for Twenty-First Century Litigation
The Norwich order has proven to be a useful litigation tool to tackle the “known and unknown unknowns” that litigants may face.
Littell did not violate conduct code; report
An integrity commissioner says that a code of conduct complaint filed by a city employee against Brantford Councillor Mark Littell should be dismissed.
Watchdog takes aim at ‘green’ tax; Consumers Council challenges plan to put charge on hydro bills to pay for $53.7 million energy fund
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
WeirFoulds LLP Named as “Go-To Law Firm”
WeirFoulds LLP is named in Fortune 500 by Blockbuster as a “Go-To Law Firm” in Canada.
Consumers group calls Ontario hydro levy illegal
A consumers group has mounted a legal challenge against a $53.7 million green energy fund that will be raised through a charge on hydro bills.
Are you ready for Canada’s new insider reporting regime?
Changes to Canada’s insider reporting regime will come into force in all Canadian jurisdictions on April 30, 2010.
Families Win Dog-eat-dog Battle
More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, the city conceded this week that the dogs were not pit bulls and returned them […]
Dogs Pass Pit Bull Test, Head Home
More than three months after the City of Brampton took two dogs from their owners, charging that they were illegally bred pit bulls, the city conceded this week that the […]
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Who Will Guard the Guardians?
If you own property in Toronto or have development objectives in mind, Toronto’s comprehensive zoning by-law is a process you’ll want to follow carefully.