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Known unknowns: Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance on discoverability in potentially contaminated lands cases

The Ontario Court of Appeal released an important decision regarding environmental due diligence in a real estate transaction that provides guidance...

Proposed changes to the Construction Lien Act: What do they mean for the construction industry?

The long-awaited report on potential amendments to the Construction Lien Act, which was commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General,...

Proposed Changes to the Construction Lien Act – What Does it Mean for Industry Participants?

Please join us for an insightful webinar on the potential impact of the proposed changes.

Environmental Review Tribunal exercises discretionary remedial power in Ostrander wind farm case

It is the first case to provide insight into how the Tribunal will exercise its discretionary remedial powers where a REA is found to meet the...

Ninety-nine problems (continued): Supreme Court of Canada denies leave to appeal Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Midwest Properties Ltd. v. Thordarson

On May 26, 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Midwest Properties Ltd. v....

Economic stimulus through infrastructure investment – The 2016 Alberta and federal budgets

The 2016 budgets recently released by the Alberta and federal governments include commitments to make significant investments in infrastructure.