Jan 18, 2022
Legislative Changes will Greatly Simplify Land Use Planning in Ontario
A major legislative change is coming to Ontario that will greatly benefit builders, developers, commercial tenants and municipalities.
Industry News
Dec 08, 2021
Ontario Releases Draft Regulations to Implement New Environmental Assessment Regime
On November 26, 2021, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (the Ministry) released four draft regulations that offer project proponents greater clarity about whether their projects will need to undergo an environmental assessment (EA) under Ontario’s recently amended Environmental Assessment Act (EAA).
Nov 12, 2021
Inclusionary Zoning Framework approved in Toronto
On November 9, 2021 the City of Toronto approved Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments as well as draft Implementation Guidelines introducing Inclusionary Zoning requirements.
Nov 03, 2021
B.C. Extends Land Owner Transparency Registry Filing Deadline for Pre-Existing Owners
On November 2, 2021, the B.C. government extended the Land Owner Transparency Registry filing deadline for pre-existing owners from November 30, 2021, to November 30, 2022.
Nov 02, 2021
BC Government Extends LOTR Filing Deadline
This morning, the Province posted an Information Bulletin announcing that the mandatory filing deadline for pre-existing owners of certain interests in land to file a report with the Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR) will be extended by 12 months...
Oct 27, 2021
Selling your Sacred Spaces? Don’t Overlook Ontario’s Religious Organizations’ Lands Act
The acquisition, disposition and mortgaging of land owned by churches and other religious institution non-profit organizations have become increasingly common in recent years.
Oct 19, 2021
On October 18, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators published for comment Proposed National Instrument 51‑107 ‑ Disclosure of Climate‑Related Matters and its companion policy.
Sep 09, 2021
Action Required: Reporting of Any Interest in Land Held in BC
On or before November 30, 2021, every relevant corporation, relevant trust, or relevant partnership (each, a “Reporting Body”) holding a registered interest in land in British Columbia is required to complete and file a Transparency Report under the Land Owner Transparency Act (“LOTA”), unless...
Aug 04, 2021
The purpose of the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact is to identify activities that are considered to be of moderate, low or...
Jul 28, 2021
Ontario Regulation Governing Excess Soil Management
The province of Ontario has implemented the On-Site Soil Management Regulation (Regulation 406/19) to ensure the best management of excess soil from construction projects.
Jul 22, 2021
Adoption of the Regulation respecting the traceability of excavated contaminated soils
On June 28, 2021, the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change announced in a press release the adoption of the Regulation respecting the traceability of excavated contaminated soils, which was subsequently published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on July 7.
Jul 14, 2021
On June 3, 2021, Ontario enacted the HSP Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016, which shifts financial and operational responsibilities of collecting, managing...
Jun 18, 2021
Why liability insurance did not cover the defence of a remediation order
An eastern Ontario municipality does not have coverage with any of its four former liability insurers for a dispute with the provincial environment ministry over alleged pollution occurring more than six decades ago.
May 05, 2021
Ontario’s New Excess Soil Regulations – Construction Contract Implications
On January 1, 2021, Phase One of Ontario’s new On-Site and Excess Soil Management Regulation, and supporting amendments took effect under the Province’s EPA.
Apr 28, 2021
Study says easing rules on transfer of unreclaimed oil wells could speed cleanup
Alberta should lower regulatory barriers that discourage businesses from reusing abandoned and unreclaimed oil and gas well sites.
Apr 06, 2021
“Weakened Environmental Rules,” COVID, and a Strengthening Economy
2020 was a year like no other. COVID lead to changes in just about every aspect of our lives, including how regulators enforced environmental rules.
Nov 24, 2020
Bill 48 Proposes to Create Single Land and Property Rights Tribunal in Alberta
A key goal of Alberta's Recovery Plan is to create jobs and drive Alberta's economy forward. The Government has implemented several measures in an effort to reduce the red tape associated with regulatory tribunals.
Oct 06, 2020
Making Ontario Better for People and Smarter for Business
The Ontario government continues to deliver on its commitment to remove regulatory roadblocks, cut red tape and support job creation.