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Spring cleanup: changes underway as Ontario introduces Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022

On March 30, 2022, the government of Ontario took the first step in implementing the recommendations of the Affordable Housing Task Force with the...

Come one, come all! Ontario establishes new ‘super tribunal’ to hear land and environmental matters: The Ontario Land Tribunal

Ontario has opened the doors to a new “super” tribunal established to hear land and environmental matters in Ontario – the Ontario Land...

Key decisions in 2020 impacting hospital privileges and the conduct of administrative proceedings

As we enter another year of unique challenges for hospitals and health care organizations, we review below key decisions made in 2020 which impact...

Public commentary by physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic: Risks and considerations

Recent news coverage has highlighted concerns for healthcare organizations and potential consequences for physicians of unbridled public commentary...

“Location, location, location” replaced by “COVID, COVID, COVID”

The fairly robust performance of the Canadian real estate market in 2019 continued into 2020 … and then the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

COVID-19 expands health industry to all sectors

In a year defined by unpredictability and constant change, the COVID-19 global pandemic has pushed health regulatory matters to the forefront of all...

Ontario government proposes changes to development charges and parkland dedication – again

On July 8, the provincial government introduced Bill 197 the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act.

Québec Superior Court interprets exclusivity clause in shopping mall lease narrowly against franchisor

In Second Cup Ltd. c. 8702934 Canada inc. (Café Vasanti), 2018 QCCS 2064, the Superior Court of Québec narrowly interpreted an exclusivity clause...

Breach of the franchise agreement: No automatic compensation for the franchisor

The Québec Superior Court confirmed that a franchisor is not liable for a franchisee’s failure to be profitable.

Construction Lien Act changes: A primer for real estate practitioners

Ontario’s Construction Lien Act has implications for real property, which necessitates that real estate practitioners must have a working knowledge...