The Disposition of Expropriation Costs Without the Tribunal Determining the Compensation
“This article was originally published in the Ontario Expropriation Association’s Newsletter” Expropriation claims are typically resolved between an expropriated owner and an expropriating authority without the need for the Ontario Land […]
Ontario Divisional Court Again Confirms it can Judicially Review Committee of Adjustment Decisions – 2701836 Ontario Inc. v. Haldimand County, 2026 ONSC 805
In November 2025, we wrote about the Ontario Divisional Court’s split jurisprudence on whether municipal Committee of Adjustment (“CoA”) decisions constituted matters of public, or private, importance. In the recent […]
When Bicycle Lanes engage the Charter: A Court of Appeal Case to Watch for in 2026
Introduction Those who practise in the field of road law are well acquainted with its complexity. Traditionally, that complexity has been confined to questions of jurisdiction, road assumption, and regulatory […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Siraj Syed to the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Siraj Syed as an Associate in the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Siraj was an Associate at […]
SCC Confirms Adverse Possession of Municipal Parkland in Ontario Remains Alive and Well
Introduction For years, many assumed that adverse possession claims against municipal parkland would almost never succeed given the high evidentiary bar and public policy concerns. On September 19, 2025, the […]