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Navigating Ontario's Strong Mayor Powers: Practical And Strategic Insights

Law360 Canada (July 29, 2025, 10:01 AM EDT) -- In November 2022, Ontario introduced asignificant shift in municipal governance through amendments to the Municipal Act, 2001, empowering select mayors with new executive authorities known as strong mayor powers.

Canada Government

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Lerners LLP

Avoiding Competition Pitfalls In Commercial Real Estate: The Bureau's Updated Guidance Explained

Canada's Competition Bureau (the "Bureau") has issued updated guidance on how it will apply recent amendments to the Competition Act (the "Act") to its property controls guidelines, with a focus on exclusivity clauses and restrictive covenants in commercial real estate.

Canada Real Estate

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Beyond The Purchase Price: Evaluating Leasing Risks In Commercial Acquisitions

The acquisition of commercial real estate in Ontario presents complex legal and financial considerations, particularly where properties are subject to existing leases

Canada Real Estate

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

The New British Columbia Commercial Liens Regime

The legislative regime governing commercial liens in British Columbia has long been overdue for modernization. Fortunately, these calls for modernization are now being heeded.

Canada Real Estate

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Watson Goepel LLP

Landlords Now Liable For Tenants' Criminal Acts

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Buying Or Selling Property As A Non-Resident In Canada? What You Need To Know

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

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

Canada Real Estate

LL

Lerners LLP

Gift Or Loan? How To Help Your Child Buy A Home Without Legal Headaches

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Lines In The Sand: A Case Of Adverse Possession From Cottage Country

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Buyer Entitled To Recover Deposit Where Neither Side Was Ready To Complete Transaction (Nieuwenhuis v. FRP Inc.)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Incremental Change: After 50 Years, The Supreme Court Is Primed To Reconsider Commercial Landlords' Remedies

Canada Litigation

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Design-Build Requirements In North Carolina

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Clarifies Statute Of Frauds And Part Performance In Real Estate Disputes

Canada Real Estate

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McMillan LLP

The New British Columbia Commercial Liens Act

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

La CSC annule les plafonds liés aux dépenses de publicité politique faite par des tiers en période préélectorale en Ontario

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Timing Isn't Everything: Termination Upon Return From A Protected Leave Of Absence

Canada Employment

F

Fasken

Implications Of The GENIUS Act On Stablecoins In Canada

Canada Technology

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Using COVID-19 Benefits Fraudulently Will Get You Charged With Tax Evasion By The CRA

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Conflit d'intérêts dans l'administration d'une succession : ce que l'affaire Virdi Estate (Re) enseigne aux exécuteurs testamentaires

Canada Litigation

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Leveling The Playing Field: New Tarion Rule Helps Curb Illegal Home Sales

Imagine saving for years to finally invest in your dream home, only to discover that the builder wasn't licensed to sell or construct in Ontario...

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Small Claims Court Jurisdiction Increasing To $50,000: Options For Existing Plaintiffs

As of that date, plaintiffs in Ontario may start an action in the Small Claims Court for monetary compensation of up to $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs.

Canada Litigation

SW

Soloway Wright

Tarion Warranty Coverage Essentials: What Every New Homebuyer Should Know

Purchasing a pre-construction or "new-build" home is an exciting yet stressful process. To help ease some of the risk and anxiety, Tarion Warranty coverage ("Warranty") plays a crucial role.

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Bill 17: Building Even Smarter And Faster Than Before?

On May 12, 2025, the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Minister), introduced Bill 17—the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17).

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Cottages: Perils And Precautions

Canada Real Estate

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Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Nunavut Court Finds Impromptu Meeting Led To Binding Commercial Lease Renewal

Canada Real Estate

TM

Taylor McCaffrey

Accès à la propriété : le gouvernement fédéral dévoile un nouveau remboursement de la TPS pour les acheteurs d'une première habitation

Canada Real Estate

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Fasken (French)

Navigating The Process For Minor Variances And Zoning Bylaw Amendments From Proposal To Appeal

Canada Real Estate

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Lerners LLP

Builders Liens In BC: Protecting Contractors And Suppliers In Challenging Economies

Canada Real Estate

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

Abandon de chantier par l'entrepreneur : impact sur le délai de publication de l'hypothèque légale en construction

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Ontario Court Of Appeal Affirms Conduct Demonstrating Intention To Proceed After Breach Can Keep Contract Enforceable

Canada Real Estate

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Pallett Valo LLP

Unlocking Homeownership: Federal Government Unveils New GST Rebate For First-Time Homebuyers

Canada Real Estate

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Fasken

Carillion 2.0? Ontario Judge Orders Stay Of Claims Against Performance Bonds

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Key Provisions To Consider When Negotiating A Commercial Lease

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

When Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Ontario Court Of Appeal Affirms Conduct Demonstrating Intention To Proceed After Breach Can Keep Contract Enforceable

In the world of real estate transactions, a party's conduct can result in a contract continuing to be enforceable, even after there has been an initial breach of the terms of the agreement.

Canada Real Estate

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

Unlocking Homeownership: Federal Government Unveils New GST Rebate For First-Time Homebuyers

On May 27, 2025, the Government of Canada tabled a legislative proposal to introduce a new GST rebate for first-time home buyers (the "Rebate"), designed to reduce...

Canada Real Estate

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Fasken

Carillion 2.0? Ontario Judge Orders Stay Of Claims Against Performance Bonds

On May 28, 2025, a precedent-setting order was issued in a Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") proceeding preventing calls on performance bonds by obligees...

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Key Provisions To Consider When Negotiating A Commercial Lease

It is essential that tenants carefully consider many factors when negotiating a commercial lease.

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

The Buzz Behind Modular Homes In Canada

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Power Of Sale Explained: Key Considerations For Realtors And Homeowner

In real estate, especially during times of financial distress, properties may be sold under a Power of Sale. This legal process allows lenders to recover debts when a borrower defaults on their mortgage...

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Real Estate Purchaser Protections Upheld: B.C. Court Of Appeal Confirms That A Purchaser's Lien Survives Despite An Alternative Claim For Recession

A certificate of pending litigation (CPL) is a powerful tool in the litigator's arsenal. It is often used in claims for specific performance and constructive trusts (both remedial and substantive) as a means...

Canada Real Estate

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Bare Trust Agreements For Couples

When couples embark on the journey of purchasing property together, the excitement of homeownership often overshadows important conversations about individual property rights. A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision...

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 30 - July 4, 2025)

In O.K. v. M.H., the Court confirmed that costs awards for costs incurred to obtain a support order are enforceable as support orders by the Family Responsibility Office.

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

No Reasons Required For Using Lawyer Review Clause To Terminate Transaction (Yui v. Yan)

Canada Litigation

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Realtor's Fiduciary Obligation To The Client - A Review Of Court Perspectives On Agents Submitting Offers On Properties Their Clients Are Also Interested In

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Important Tarion Update For Builders - Tarion Introduces Unique Home ID And New Warranty Information Sheets

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Commercial Leasing: New Competition Act Rules Empower Private Parties

Canada Real Estate

ML

McKercher LLP

Regulatory Reform For Infrastructure In B.C.: Early Guidance On The Infrastructure Projects Act

Canada Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Repenser les redevances d'aménagement en Ontario pour soutenir l'accès au logement

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Canadian Startup Zown Heads South To Revolutionize The US Real Estate Market

Canada Real Estate

GL

Goodmans LLP

The Competition Bureau Weighs In With Final Property Control Guidelines

Canada Anti-trust

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Are You Considered A Professional Seller, A Non-Professional Seller Or A Manufacturer?

Canada Real Estate

DG

De Grandpré Chait

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

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding When A Municipality Can Be Sued In Saskatchewan: A Guide For Residents And Municipalities

Canada Litigation

PL

Procido LLP

Competition Bureau Releases Updated Guidance On Enforcement Approach To Property Controls

Canada Anti-trust

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

A Victory For Affordable Housing Providers: Ontario Court Of Appeal Allows Stamford Homes Appeal In Property Tax Exemption Matter

Canada Real Estate

D

Dentons

Tax Me Baby One More Time - Understanding Property Taxes

SB

Sorbara Law

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Highlighted Content

How To Dispute Your Tax Assessment Under Toronto's 2024 Vacant Home Tax; 100,000 Tax Assessments Were Reversed In 2023

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

FINTRAC And CRA Team Up To Combat Money Laundering The Proceeds Of Tax Evasion Using Real Estate

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

What You Need To Know About Foreign Buyer's Tax In Canada

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

A Toronto Tax Lawyer's Guide For Toronto Vacant Home Tax (VHT)

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Regulations Amending The Ability Of Foreign Workers To Buy Residential Property In Canada

Canada Real Estate

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Everything You Need To Know About The Underused Housing Tax (2022), On Vacant Or Underused Housing In Canada

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Guide To The Canadian Tax Treatment Of Halal Mortgages: Halal Mortgages Are Shari'ah-Compliant But Taxable In Canada

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Latest Videos

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Real Estate & Renewables 101 (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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

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Torys LLP

2024 Budget Changes: Real Estate, Home Taxes And Rentals

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FH&P Lawyers

Condo Adviser Episode 42: Modifications To Common Elements (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Osler's Legal Professional Resource Groups (Video)

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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