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Nation-building: the Carney-Ford housing deal and Ontario government land use planning and regulatory process reforms

The cost of new homes in Ontario could be reduced by up to $200,000.

Ontario’s new HST rebate: key details

Insights into the recently announced HST rebate for qualifying new homes.

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

The Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, includes fundamental changes in how growth planning is carried out in the province.

Canadian capital gains tax increase to take effect June 25

The House of Commons voted to approve the NWMM on June 11, 2024.

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

The Act brings into force sweeping changes to the ability to file appeals of Planning Act decisions to the Ontario Land Tribunal.