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Construction Bonds: Common Misunderstandings And Pitfalls

Despite well-laid plans and best intentions, the complexity of construction projects can overwhelm even experienced contractors. When this occurs, owners face the risk of unfinished projects, and contractors face the risk of unpaid invoices.

Canada Real Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Expropriating Authorities Should Be On Notice: The Three-month Notice Of Possession Requirement Remains Open To Challenge

A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has expanded the interpretation of expropriation notice periods, ruling that relocation difficulties—not just vacating timelines—are relevant factors when courts consider extending possession dates.

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Expropriation Compensation: Recent Case Law Under The Act Respecting Expropriation

The decision arises against a backdrop of legislative reform. The ATQ noted that the dispute had to be decided under the ARE regime, which came into force in 2023, replacing the former Expropriation Act.

Canada Real Estate

L,

Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Ontario’s Budget Bill Advances Conservation Authority Consolidation

Ontario's Bill 97 consolidates 36 conservation authorities into 9 regional bodies by 2027, introducing new governance structures, transition committees, and watershed councils while granting the Minister broad oversight powers during the restructuring process.

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Construction Contracting 101: Select Commercial And Legal Issues

Canada Real Estate

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Does “Good Faith” Impose A Duty To Disclose On A Commercial Landlord?

Canada Real Estate

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Contractual Holdbacks Are Not A Means Of Financing Projects

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Des Conséquences Béton Pour Cause De Délais : La Cour De L’Alberta Rejette Une Réclamation Pour Défaut De Construction Résidentielle Dans L’affaire Peters C. Countryside Masonry

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

La Retenue Contractuelle N’est Pas Un Mode De Financement

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

New Tarion Rule: Why Purchasers Of New Homes Must Register Within 45 Days

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Buyer Beware, Double Car Garage V Single Car Fit - Case Study For Weinstein And Robinovich v. Rexig Realty And Golebiowski (2025)

Canada Real Estate

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

Rôle des certificats de préclusion signés par les locataires dans le cadre de transactions immobilières

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Drafting Cautiously: Waiving Statutory Protections

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Collaborative Approaches To Construction Management

Canada Real Estate

L,

Langlois Lawyers, LLP

A Guide To Canadian Corporate Dividend Tax Strategy

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

International Crypto Fraud Crackdown: How CRA Treats Tax Losses From Crypto Scams In Canada

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Closing The Loophole On Indirect Trust Transfers And The 21-Year Deemed Disposition Rule: New Measure In Budget 2025

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

How The Canadian Foreign Accrual Property Income (FAPI) Regime Works—and Why It Matters To Foreign Corporations, Foreign Trusts

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

2026 Update On Trends In Indigenous Equity Investments In Canada

Canada Government

F

Fasken

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Construction & Planning

Construction Bonds: Common Misunderstandings And Pitfalls

Despite well-laid plans and best intentions, the complexity of construction projects can overwhelm even experienced contractors. When this occurs, owners face the risk of unfinished projects, and contractors face the risk of unpaid invoices.

Canada Real Estate

AH

Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Expropriation Compensation: Recent Case Law Under The Act Respecting Expropriation

The decision arises against a backdrop of legislative reform. The ATQ noted that the dispute had to be decided under the ARE regime, which came into force in 2023, replacing the former Expropriation Act.

Canada Real Estate

L,

Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Ontario’s Budget Bill Advances Conservation Authority Consolidation

Ontario's Bill 97 consolidates 36 conservation authorities into 9 regional bodies by 2027, introducing new governance structures, transition committees, and watershed councils while granting the Minister broad oversight powers during the restructuring process.

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Construction Contracting 101: Select Commercial And Legal Issues

Canada Real Estate

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Arbitrate Or Litigate: Supreme Court Of British Columbia Reinforces The Potentially Broad Reach Of Arbitration Clauses In Construction Contracts

Canada Litigation

D

Dentons Canada LLP

Contractual Holdbacks Are Not A Means Of Financing Projects

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

La Retenue Contractuelle N’est Pas Un Mode De Financement

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Des Conséquences Béton Pour Cause De Délais : La Cour De L’Alberta Rejette Une Réclamation Pour Défaut De Construction Résidentielle Dans L’affaire Peters C. Countryside Masonry

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Ce Que Les Constructeurs Devraient Savoir : Information Sur Les Remboursements Bonifiés De La TPS/TVH Pour L’achat D’une Habitation

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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Conveyancing

When One Owner Dies: Understanding The Right Of Survivorship For Individuals And Corporations

However, this structure introduces an additional layer of complexity, when determining how the right of survivorship applies when a joint tenant is a corporation.

Canada Real Estate

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

Start The Clock: How Long Do Estate Trustees Have To Administer Real Property?

In today's world of high real estate prices, the property held by an estate is often its most valuable asset.

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Homeowner Staves Off Enforcement Of Judgment Against Co-owner's Registered Interest (Brunton V. Lanzarotta)

Ontario's Land Titles Act is intended to be a true and accurate reflection of the state of title to a property.

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

If They Repudiate, You Can Remediate: Remedies For Alberta Landlords In Commercial Lease Abandonment

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

The Fight Of Survivorship

Canada Real Estate

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Can Your Neighbour Expropriate Your Land? (A Consideration Of Remedies For Trespass)

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Purchasing Real Property In Alberta – The Lawyer's Role

Canada Real Estate

RM

Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer

Neighbour Entitled To Retain Land Upon Which Lasting Improvements Were Made (Margaritis v. Milne)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Property Owner Allowed To Maintain Property's Use As Three Dwelling Units (Vitale v. Toronto (City Of))

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

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Estate Management

Canadians Buying A U.S. Vacation Property: Should You Use A Trust?

Many Canadians dream of owning a vacation property in the United States, whether it is a condominium in Florida, a cottage in Vermont, or a ski chalet in Colorado, U.S. situs property represents both lifestyle and investment value.

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding Probate In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

Probate in British Columbia is the legal process that confirms a deceased person's will and authorizes the executor to administer the estate. While not every estate requires probate, it is often necessary when real estate or significant assets are involved.

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Life Just Got Easier For Attorneys For Property. Well, Sort Of.

An Attorney for Property has the "power to do on the incapable person's behalf anything in respect of property that the person could do if capable, except make a will," says subsection 31(1) of the Substitute Decisions Act (Ontario) ("SDA").

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Sneaky Trusts: The Legal Plot Twist With Gratuitous Property Transfers

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

LL

Lerners LLP

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

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

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Real Estate

Ambiguous HST Clauses In Real Estate Transactions: When “Tax Included” Means Risk Assumed

Real property owners in Canada should be aware that their tax obligations may differ depending on whether a property is used for residential (such as renting as a home or apartment) or for commercial purposes (such as renting for business use).

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Expropriating Authorities Should Be On Notice: The Three-month Notice Of Possession Requirement Remains Open To Challenge

A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has expanded the interpretation of expropriation notice periods, ruling that relocation difficulties—not just vacating timelines—are relevant factors when courts consider extending possession dates.

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Expropriation Compensation: Recent Case Law Under The Act Respecting Expropriation

The decision arises against a backdrop of legislative reform. The ATQ noted that the dispute had to be decided under the ARE regime, which came into force in 2023, replacing the former Expropriation Act.

Canada Real Estate

L,

Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Ontario’s Budget Bill Advances Conservation Authority Consolidation

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Construction Contracting 101: Select Commercial And Legal Issues

Canada Real Estate

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Spring Update: Preparing The Runway For Private Capital

Canada Government

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Does “Good Faith” Impose A Duty To Disclose On A Commercial Landlord?

Canada Real Estate

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

La Retenue Contractuelle N’est Pas Un Mode De Financement

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

A Manitoba Pharmacist’s Guide To Navigating Commercial Leases

Canada Healthcare

MA

MLT Aikins 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

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

FH

FH&P Lawyers

Real Estate & Renewables 101 (Video)

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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