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Moving fast and building things

The Ontario government is seeking feedback on a range of initiatives with the goal of speeding up the building of housing and infrastructure.

Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law

A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.

Competition Bureau releases updated guidance on enforcement approach to property controls

The CPC Guidance published by the Competition Bureau advocates that firms use property controls only where justified.

Ontario government proposes Bill 17 to advance home-building target

Bill 17 proposes a suite of changes to municipal statutes with the stated goal of removing unnecessary barriers to building.

Critical challenges facing Canada’s real estate sector

Osler, in collaboration with R-LABS, held an exclusive breakfast seminar in Toronto addressing the critical challenges facing Canada's real estate...

Ontario government releases long anticipated Provincial Planning Statement

On August 20, 2024, the Ontario government released the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (2024 PPS), introducing fundamental changes in how...

Canadian capital gains tax increase to take effect June 25

Update: On January 31, 2025, the Canadian federal government announced that it was deferring the previously announced increase to the capital...

Fundamental changes made to Planning Act appeals as Bill 185 receives royal assent

On June 6, 2024, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), was given royal assent, bringing into force sweeping changes to the...

Budget 2024 — good news and bad news for real estate

One of the overarching themes of the federal budget tabled on April 16, 2024 was the increase of affordable housing supply.

Ontario government announces proposed amendments to Planning Act and Development Charges Act

On April 10, 2024, the Ontario government introduced Bill 185, the “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2023”. The Bill proposes to repeal...