WeirFoulds Partner Micah Goldstein was recently featured in Ontario Grain Farmer, offering timely insight into the growing relevance of expropriation for Ontario farmers as major infrastructure projects continue to expand across the province.
With large-scale developments, including proposed transit and rail corridors, increasingly intersecting with agricultural land, Micah highlights what landowners should understand before they receive a notice of expropriation.
In the article, Micah discusses the realities of the expropriation process, including the limited ability of landowners to prevent a taking once it is underway, and the importance of being prepared to respond within strict timelines. He also underscores that different projects may follow different legal frameworks, making early, project-specific advice critical.
As governments advance infrastructure initiatives that may impact privately owned land, the article serves as a practical resource for farmers navigating uncertainty and seeking to protect their interests.
Micah Goldstein is a Partner at WeirFoulds LLP with a practice focused on expropriation law, administrative and public law, and litigation. He advises both property owners and expropriating authorities across Ontario.
To learn more about Micah Goldstein, please visit his profile page.
To learn more about WeirFoulds’ Expropriation Practice Group, click here.
