Canada: Real Estate and Construction

Ontario's Condominium Act, 1998 provides four non-standard condominium structures beyond the typical model, each offering distinct advantages for developers and investors navigating phased construction...

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) has updated its design-build suite with the release of the 2026 edition of CCDC 14 – Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract (“CCDC 14 (2026)”), a new form, CCDC 32 – Progressive Design-Build Contract (“CCDC 32”) and companion documents, CCDC 15 – Service Contract between Design-Builder and Consultant and CCDC 33 – Progressive Design-Build Service Contract between Design-Builder and Consultant.

In Fadali v The King, 2026 TCC 86, the Tax Court of Canada considered a practical question that can arise in many residential real estate projects: when does a taxpayer who builds and sells a new home become a “builder” for GST/HST purposes?

When the topic of property rights gets brought up, most people think of ownership and the ability to possess, use, and enjoy land. But the law also recognizes a category of non-possessory interests, where one party has limited rights to use another’s land without owning it. The most common non-possessory rights are called easements.

Identifying the correct parties in a commercial real estate transaction may seem straightforward, but missteps at this stage can create real legal and commercial risk.

Alberta's proposed Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2026 introduces 79 amendments to modernize the Land Titles registry system through digital service delivery.

Many Canadians dream of owning a vacation property in the United States, whether it is a condominium in Florida, a cottage in Vermont, or a ski chalet in Colorado, U.S. situs property represents both lifestyle and investment value.

Probate in British Columbia is the legal process that confirms a deceased person's will and authorizes the executor to administer the estate. While not every estate requires probate, it is often necessary when real estate or significant assets are involved.

An Attorney for Property has the "power to do on the incapable person's behalf anything in respect of property that the person could do if capable, except make a will," says subsection 31(1) of the Substitute Decisions Act (Ontario) ("SDA").

Toronto property owners face a significant and growing municipal tax obligation that has caught many off guard — the Vacant Home Tax, commonly referred to as the VHT.

This article is part of a new series, Your Questions Answered, in which Ingrid Tsui, partner and leader of our Wills, Estates + Trusts Practice Group, answers your commonly asked questions about various wills...

Developing AI data centres in Canada requires navigating complex corporate structuring, financing arrangements, regulatory approvals, energy supply agreements, real estate considerations, environmental permitting, and stakeholder engagement across multiple jurisdictions. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the physical infrastructure side of data centre development, from site selection and power procurement to Indigenous consultation and municipal approvals.