Integrity Provisions and Leases with Federal Governmental Bodies
Overview of the new Integrity Regime On July 3, 2015, the Government of Canada introduced a revamped “Integrity Regime” that applies to all real property transactions (including leases)[1] between private […]
The (Carbon) Taxman Cometh: The Impact of Carbon Taxes on Landlords and Tenants
The uncertainty surrounding the future of carbon taxing in Ontario extends to the commercial leasing industry. The potential implementation of either a “true” carbon tax or a cap-and-trade system in Ontario will affect landlords and tenants in different ways.
Public Interest Litigation: Do Not Get Slapped
What is SLAPP? On June 4, 2013, the Attorney-General of Ontario introduced new legislation with the purpose of better protecting freedom of speech by discouraging dubious lawsuits aimed at silencing […]