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Inclusionary Zoning In Ontario: Ontario Moves To Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations

Inclusionary zoning (IZ) is a planning tool that requires certain new residential developments to include a prescribed percentage of affordable housing units.

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

You Are Full Of Hot Air!

When I say that you can own air, you might think I have been re-watching a 2009 Pixar movie of a house tied to balloons but there is indeed such a thing. An "air space parcel" is a 3D portion of space above a piece...

Canada Real Estate

TM

Taylor McCaffrey

Access To Information In The Construction Pyramid

Section 58 of the Builders' Liens Act, CCSM c B91 (the "BLA") grants considerable rights to information to parties at all levels of the construction pyramid who are entitled to a lien in respect of work done, services provided or materials supplied for a project.

Canada Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Amendments To Ontario's Construction Act

Osler's Construction and Infrastructure team, Andrew Wong, Elliot Smith, Lia Bruschetta, and Roger Gillott led a webinar and shared their combined expertise in both solicitor and disputes perspectives.

Canada Real Estate

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use 2026 - Canada – Ontario

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

New Year, New Rules: Construction Act Amendments Explained

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Right Of First Refusal vs. Right Of First Offer In Alberta Land Transactions

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Rent, Repudiation, And Re-leasing: The February 18 SCC Hearing That Could Shift Canadian Leasing Leverage

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Northwest Territories' New Builders' Lien Act: Key Updates Every Contractor, Subcontractor And Owner Must Know

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Five Things First-Time Home Buyers Should Know In Ontario

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Incidence du régime LRPC élargi au Canada sur les secteurs de l'immobilier et des prêts hypothécaires

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Beyond Damages: When Specific Performance Prevails In British Columbia Real Estate Litigation

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Understanding The Impact Of Ontario's Construction Act Changes (Video)

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Les Modifications À La Loi Sur La Construction De L'Ontario Sont Désormais En Vigueur

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Guaranteed, Not God-Mode

On January 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released the long-awaited decision of Emond v Trillium. In a 141 page decision, with a 7 to 2 margin, the highest Court ruled in favour of Trillium finding...

Canada Insurance

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Access To Information In The Construction Pyramid

Section 58 of the Builders' Liens Act, CCSM c B91 (the "BLA") grants considerable rights to information to parties at all levels of the construction pyramid who are entitled to a lien in respect of work done, services provided or materials supplied for a project.

Canada Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Amendments To Ontario's Construction Act

Osler's Construction and Infrastructure team, Andrew Wong, Elliot Smith, Lia Bruschetta, and Roger Gillott led a webinar and shared their combined expertise in both solicitor and disputes perspectives.

Canada Real Estate

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use 2026 - Canada – Ontario

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

New Year, New Rules: Construction Act Amendments Explained

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

L'Ontario lance un nouveau processus d'approvisionnement concurrentiel pour le transport d'électricité – Mise à jour concernant la troisième ligne de Toronto

Canada Government

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Northwest Territories' New Builders' Lien Act: Key Updates Every Contractor, Subcontractor And Owner Must Know

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding The Impact Of Ontario's Construction Act Changes (Video)

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Recent Saskatchewan Court Of King's Bench Decision Reaffirms The Broad Application Of The One-year Limitation Period For Suing Municipalities In Saskatchewan

Canada Litigation

CC

CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

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Estate Management

Sneaky Trusts: The Legal Plot Twist With Gratuitous Property Transfers

It is increasingly common for families to make financial decisions aimed at minimizing probate fees and income tax. However, these arrangements can have unexpected legal consequences.

Canada Real Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Finality Over Fairness: Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198, A Cautionary Tale In Will Drafting And Limitation Periods

The Ontario Superior Court's decision in Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198, quietly answered a long-standing question among estate planners: what happens when a decades-old drafting error is unexpectedly discovered?

LL

Lerners LLP

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

Trusts are a common and effective tax planning tool for the distribution of income amongst different recipients.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Finality Over Fairness: A Cautionary Tale In Will Drafting, Limitation Periods

Canada Real Estate

LL

Lerners LLP

Est-il vraiment possible de faire une donation sur son lit de mort? Qu'en dit le droit québécois?

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Can You Really Make A Gift On Your Deathbed? What Québec Law Says

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Just Make Sure There's A Guest Room: How Early Inheritance Can Open The Door To Homeownership

F

Lawyers Financial

Real Property, Real Problems: Probate Planning Considerations For Vacant Or Underused Homes

Canada Real Estate

FR

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Jackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An Example Of How Using Joint Tenancy As An Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

Canada Real Estate

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Siskinds LLP

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Land Law & Agriculture

Canada And China Reach Consensus On A "Strategic Partnership": What Your Business Needs To Know

On January 13, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first official visit to the People's Republic of China, Canada's second-largest single-country trading partner.

Canada International

D

Dentons Canada LLP

Primer On Saskatchewan Farm Land Holding Restrictions Under The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act (SFSA)

The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act (the "SFSA") restricts the ability of non-resident persons and non Canadian-owned entities to directly or indirectly hold , or have interest in, Saskatchewan farm land.

Canada Real Estate

ML

McKercher LLP

Contracts Make It Safer To Explore New Markets

MLT Aikins lawyers Danielle Graff and Samer Awadh discuss the importance of drafting clear and practical contracts that account for ever-changing international markets, tariffs, currency fluctuations, supply chain delays and more.

Canada Commercial

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Gender Inclusivity Driving Growth In Agritech Industry

Canada Technology

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Fast Tracks And Green Gaps Part V: From Carrots To Carbon Credits: How The World Is Powering Green Agri-Tech Beyond IP

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Drone Use In Agriculture Requires Understanding The Rules

Canada Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Employers Required To Harvest Harmony, Cultivate Respect

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Q&A On Managing Intergenerational Growth In Canadian Agribusiness

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Bountiful Harvest: Prime Minister Carney Prioritizes Response To China's Tariffs On Canadian Agriculture Exports

Worldwide Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

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Landlord & Tenant - Leases

Rent, Repudiation, And Re-leasing: The February 18 SCC Hearing That Could Shift Canadian Leasing Leverage

On Feb. 18, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) will hear Aphria Inc. v. Canada Life Assurance Company, et al. The issue before the SCC sits at the intersection of commercial leasing doctrine...

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

The 2026 Commercial Leasing Outlook: Navigating An Omnichannel And Industrial-First Market

As we look toward 2026, the commercial leasing landscape has evolved far beyond the traditional landlord-tenant dynamic. Today's market is defined by a rapid response to economic shifts...

Canada Real Estate

DL

Dale & Lessmann LLP

Navigating Lease Due Diligence: Key Considerations Upon Amalgamations

In the complex world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, the impact of improper and incomplete due diligence should not be underestimated.

Canada Real Estate

DL

Dale & Lessmann LLP

The End Of An Era: Manitoba's Crackdown On Grocery Property Controls And The National Shift In Competition Law

Canada Real Estate

DL

Dale & Lessmann LLP

When "Residential" Is Not Residential: Corporate Tenants, Jurisdiction, And The Limits Of The RTA

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Achieving Canada's Ambitious Infrastructure Goals: Indirect Tax And Major Projects

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Comment la connaissance précontractuelle influence l'interprétation du bail dans les litiges de location commerciale

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Leasing In A Slower Market: A Legal Perspective On What Landlords And Renters Should Expect In 2026

Canada Real Estate

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Your Commercial Tenant Wants To Assign Its Lease – Now What?

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Latest Videos

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WATCH – Enforcing And Defending Builders Liens: What Contractors And Owners Need To Know In Times Of Economic Uncertainty (Podcast)

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Crowe Master Series: Troika Group (Video)

CM

Crowe MacKay LLP

Property Division After Separation In Ontario: Married Vs. Common-Law (Video)

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

The Risk Equation In Construction (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Construction Law In BC: How Tariffs, Contracts, And Costs Impact Construction Projects (Video)

FH

FH&P Lawyers

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