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Chronique – Le droit de propriété à l'épreuve du nouveau régime d'expropriation

Toute personne a droit à la jouissance paisible et à la libre disposition de ses biens, sauf dans la mesure prévue par la loi...

Canada Real Estate

DG

De Grandpré Chait

Principles Of Condo Governance: Reliance In Good Faith

Sub-section 37(3) of Ontario's Condominium Act, 1998, provides a special degree of protection from personal liability for condominium directors who rely in good faith on the advice of professionals...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Principles Of Condo Governance: Doing The Right Thing

A condominium is not a monarchy, but a democracy. Almost every director of a condominium corporation first obtained their positions by election, but even if they were first appointed to the role...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Builder's Risk Policies: The Continuing Trend To Grant Coverage To Subcontractors

The underlying case stemmed from a water leak from the HVAC cabinet in a residential high-rise building under construction.

Canada Real Estate

BA

Boghosian + Allen

Reminder To Developers: Ongoing Obligations Under CSAIR And REDMA

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Ontario Approves Majority Of Toronto's Major Transit Station Areas And Protected Major Transit Station Areas With Amendments

Canada Real Estate

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Major Modifications – Province Of Ontario Approves City Of Toronto Protected Major Transit Station Area Policies

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Power Of Sale In Real Estate Law: A Step-By-Step Overview

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Annual Release Of Holdback Under Ontario's Construction Act: When Does It Apply?

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Inclusionary Zoning In Effect In Toronto After Minister's Approval Of PMTSAs

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Changes To Quebec Real Estate Transfer Duties – Group Transfers

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Interim Occupancy Explained: How To Prepare For An Interim Occupancy?

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Another Day, Another Dollar: Steep Financial Consequences For Landlords Failing To Follow Through On Their Move Into A Rental Property

Canada Real Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Modifications annoncées aux droits sur les mutations immobilières du Québec — Transfert par / à un groupe

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Appointing Someone To Make Health Care Decisions If You Become Unable To

Canada Healthcare

ML

McKercher LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

What Happens If An Employee's Work Permit Expires?

Canada Employment

TM

Taylor McCaffrey

Wagg Motions: Reforms Needed To Stop Delays And Unnecessary Costs When Accessing Criminal Records For Civil Sexual Assault Proceedings

Canada Litigation

LL

Lerners LLP

Webinar: 2025 Global In-House Counsel Survey Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Counsel Profession

Worldwide Law Practice

IC

In-House Counsel Worldwide

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Construction & Planning

Chronique – Le droit de propriété à l'épreuve du nouveau régime d'expropriation

Toute personne a droit à la jouissance paisible et à la libre disposition de ses biens, sauf dans la mesure prévue par la loi...

Canada Real Estate

DG

De Grandpré Chait

Mitton v. MTO – A Cautionary Tale Regarding Third Party Claims

A costs decision recently handed down by The Honourable Madam Justice Hooper in a recent case involving the Ministry of Transportation contains an important reminder for those who choose to commence third party claims against other tortfeasors.

Canada Insurance

BA

Boghosian + Allen

Builder's Risk Policies: The Continuing Trend To Grant Coverage To Subcontractors

The underlying case stemmed from a water leak from the HVAC cabinet in a residential high-rise building under construction.

Canada Real Estate

BA

Boghosian + Allen

Ontario Approves Majority Of Toronto's Major Transit Station Areas And Protected Major Transit Station Areas With Amendments

Canada Real Estate

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Major Modifications – Province Of Ontario Approves City Of Toronto Protected Major Transit Station Area Policies

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Annual Release Of Holdback Under Ontario's Construction Act: When Does It Apply?

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Inclusionary Zoning In Effect In Toronto After Minister's Approval Of PMTSAs

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Trillium Masonry v Marydel Homes: New Liens For Old Debts?

Canada Real Estate

SU

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Your Guide To Commercial Real Estate Transactions In Ontario

Canada Real Estate

Pacific Legal PC

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Conveyancing

Homeowner Staves Off Enforcement Of Judgment Against Co-owner's Registered Interest (Brunton V. Lanzarotta)

Ontario's Land Titles Act is intended to be a true and accurate reflection of the state of title to a property.

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

If They Repudiate, You Can Remediate: Remedies For Alberta Landlords In Commercial Lease Abandonment

Long-term commercial leases can pose challenges for both tenants and landlords, particularly when changing circumstances – whether it be financial, operational, or otherwise – render a lease untenable.

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

The Fight Of Survivorship

Before placing title to your home, bank account or investments into joint ownership with another person, it's important to understand the financial and legal risks involved.

Canada Real Estate

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Can Your Neighbour Expropriate Your Land? (A Consideration Of Remedies For Trespass)

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Purchasing Real Property In Alberta – The Lawyer's Role

Canada Real Estate

RM

Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer

Neighbour Entitled To Retain Land Upon Which Lasting Improvements Were Made (Margaritis v. Milne)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Property Owner Allowed To Maintain Property's Use As Three Dwelling Units (Vitale v. Toronto (City Of))

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Builder, Surveyor, And Municipality Liable For Encroachment Of Dwelling Built On Neighbour's Land (Armstrong v. Penny)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Period For Setting Aside A Fraudulent Conveyance

Canada Criminal

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

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Estate Management

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

Trusts are a common and effective tax planning tool for the distribution of income amongst different recipients.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Finality Over Fairness: A Cautionary Tale In Will Drafting, Limitation Periods

The Ontario Superior Court's decision in Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198 quietly answered a long-standing question among estate planners: what happens when a decades-old drafting error is unexpectedly discovered?

Canada Real Estate

LL

Lerners LLP

Est-il vraiment possible de faire une donation sur son lit de mort? Qu'en dit le droit québécois?

Making a gift to a loved one shortly before death may seem like a generous or meaningful gesture. However, in Québec, some of these "last-minute" gifts – known in legal terms as gifts mortis causa...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Can You Really Make A Gift On Your Deathbed? What Québec Law Says

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Just Make Sure There's A Guest Room: How Early Inheritance Can Open The Door To Homeownership

F

Lawyers Financial

Real Property, Real Problems: Probate Planning Considerations For Vacant Or Underused Homes

Canada Real Estate

FR

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Jackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An Example Of How Using Joint Tenancy As An Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

Canada Real Estate

SL

Siskinds LLP

A Gift That Doesn't Stand The Test Of Time

Canada Real Estate

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

How The 'First Dealings' Exemption Can Save Your Estate Money On Probate Fees

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

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Real Estate

Chronique – Le droit de propriété à l'épreuve du nouveau régime d'expropriation

Toute personne a droit à la jouissance paisible et à la libre disposition de ses biens, sauf dans la mesure prévue par la loi...

Canada Real Estate

DG

De Grandpré Chait

Principles Of Condo Governance: Reliance In Good Faith

Sub-section 37(3) of Ontario's Condominium Act, 1998, provides a special degree of protection from personal liability for condominium directors who rely in good faith on the advice of professionals...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Principles Of Condo Governance: Doing The Right Thing

A condominium is not a monarchy, but a democracy. Almost every director of a condominium corporation first obtained their positions by election, but even if they were first appointed to the role...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Reminder To Developers: Ongoing Obligations Under CSAIR And REDMA

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Ontario Approves Majority Of Toronto's Major Transit Station Areas And Protected Major Transit Station Areas With Amendments

Canada Real Estate

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Major Modifications – Province Of Ontario Approves City Of Toronto Protected Major Transit Station Area Policies

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Power Of Sale In Real Estate Law: A Step-By-Step Overview

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Inclusionary Zoning In Effect In Toronto After Minister's Approval Of PMTSAs

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Changes To Quebec Real Estate Transfer Duties – Group Transfers

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Latest Videos

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Designing A Solid Security Package: Rents And Leases (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Real Estate Joint Ventures For Investors: Governance Considerations (Video)

TL

Torys LLP

BD&P's Capabilities In Commercial Real Estate (Video)

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Construction Law: Fact Versus Fiction (Video)

F

Fasken

WATCH – How To Enforce And Defend Builders Lien Claims: What Contractors And Owners Need To Know (Video)

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

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