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Breaking The Mold: Manitoba's New Legislation Reshapes Grocery Store Property Controls

On June 3, 2025, The Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act (Various Acts Amended) (the "Act"), came into force...

Canada Real Estate

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McMillan LLP

Quatre, c'est beaucoup : rejet d'une demande d'autorisation d'engager des procédures contre une cinquième partie

Dans une récente décision, The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 677 c. ASPAC Developments Ltd., la Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique a précisé les balises encadrant la recevabilité des demandes...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Four Is A Crowd: Court Denies Leave To File Fifth-party Proceedings

In a recent decision, The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 677 v ASPAC Developments Ltd., the B.C. Supreme Court clarified the limits of third and even "fourth party" claims in the context of a multi-party...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Failure To Adduce Expert Evidence In Professional Negligence Claim Fatal To Plaintiff (Korlyakov v. Riesz)

A key element in a negligence action is the definition of the standard of care. In order to determine if a defendant has breached the standard of care...

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

The Rights And Risks Of Sub-Subcontractor Claims Under The Public Works Act

Canada Real Estate

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

Buyer Beware: What Buyers Need To Know About Kitec Piping

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Annulment Clauses And Good Faith

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Negligent Construction: Claims For Latent Defects Causing Danger

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Rethinking Development Charges In Ontario, A Path To Affordable Housing

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Alberta Ruling: Sub-subcontractors Not Entitled To Crown-held Funds Under Public Works Act

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Can You Swing It? Crane Swing Agreements — Are They Necessary?

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Case Comment: Murray v Windsor Brunello Ltd, 2023 ABKB 375

Canada Real Estate

CC

CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

Absence d'étude géotechnique : une erreur du MTQ ?

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

No Geotechnical Survey: An Error By The MTQ?

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Mental Health Accommodation Policies And Procedures In The Workplace: Practical Guidance For Employers

Canada Employment

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

A Conversation With Curt Sigfstead (Video)

Canada Commercial

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The Evolving United States-Canada Tariff Landscape: Energy Trade Summary

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Tokenized Carbon Credits: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Carbon Markets

Canada Technology

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Harassment And Workplace Violence: What Recent Case Law Teaches Us

Canada Employment

BB

BCF Business Law

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Construction & Planning

Quatre, c'est beaucoup : rejet d'une demande d'autorisation d'engager des procédures contre une cinquième partie

Dans une récente décision, The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 677 c. ASPAC Developments Ltd., la Cour suprême de la Colombie-Britannique a précisé les balises encadrant la recevabilité des demandes...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Four Is A Crowd: Court Denies Leave To File Fifth-party Proceedings

In a recent decision, The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 677 v ASPAC Developments Ltd., the B.C. Supreme Court clarified the limits of third and even "fourth party" claims in the context of a multi-party...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

The Rights And Risks Of Sub-Subcontractor Claims Under The Public Works Act

A recent decision by the Alberta Court of Kings Bench, Alberta Social Housing Corporation v Dawson Wallace Construction Ltd., 2025...

Canada Real Estate

MR

McLennan Ross LLP

Negligent Construction: Claims For Latent Defects Causing Danger

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Rethinking Development Charges In Ontario, A Path To Affordable Housing

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Building Canada Act To Streamline Approvals For National Interest Projects

Canada Government

TL

Torys LLP

Alberta Ruling: Sub-subcontractors Not Entitled To Crown-held Funds Under Public Works Act

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Case Comment: Murray v Windsor Brunello Ltd, 2023 ABKB 375

Canada Real Estate

CC

CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

Absence d'étude géotechnique : une erreur du MTQ ?

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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Conveyancing

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

Long-term commercial leases can pose challenges for both tenants and landlords, particularly when changing circumstances – whether it be financial, operational, or otherwise – render a lease untenable.

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

The Fight Of Survivorship

Before placing title to your home, bank account or investments into joint ownership with another person, it's important to understand the financial and legal risks involved.

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

Builder, Surveyor, And Municipality Liable For Encroachment Of Dwelling Built On Neighbour's Land (Armstrong v. Penny)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Period For Setting Aside A Fraudulent Conveyance

Canada Criminal

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

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Estate Management

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

In today's housing market, making an offer can feel as nerve-wracking as standing before the Supreme Court. No wonder more and more parents are stepping...

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Lawyers Financial

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

All levels of government in Canada have been busy over the past few years enacting various types of real estate taxes in an attempt to address the housing crisis.

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

In my previous blog post, Probate planning pitfalls: The risks that you need to consider before adding your child to the title of your home for estate planning purposes...

Canada Real Estate

SL

Siskinds LLP

A Gift That Doesn't Stand The Test Of Time

Canada Real Estate

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

How The 'First Dealings' Exemption Can Save Your Estate Money On Probate Fees

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Demystifying Roles And Responsibilities Of Fiduciaries

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Buying US Real Estate – The US Estate Tax Threshold Is About To Drop – Are You Ready?

Canada Real Estate

LS

Levy Salis

Estate Sales And Executor's Authority

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Proposed Changes In The Reporting Requirements For Bare Trusts

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

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Real Estate

Breaking The Mold: Manitoba's New Legislation Reshapes Grocery Store Property Controls

On June 3, 2025, The Property Controls for Grocery Stores and Supermarkets Act (Various Acts Amended) (the "Act"), came into force...

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Failure To Adduce Expert Evidence In Professional Negligence Claim Fatal To Plaintiff (Korlyakov v. Riesz)

A key element in a negligence action is the definition of the standard of care. In order to determine if a defendant has breached the standard of care...

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Buyer Beware: What Buyers Need To Know About Kitec Piping

Kitec piping was widely installed as an affordable and user-friendly alternative to traditional copper plumbing between 1995 - 2007. Kitec pipes are typically easy to spot, with bright orange pipes used for hot water...

Canada Real Estate

SB

Sorbara Law

Annulment Clauses And Good Faith

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Negligent Construction: Claims For Latent Defects Causing Danger

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Operational Living Insights: PropTech In The Living Sector (Podcast)

Canada Technology

GW

Gowling WLG

Rethinking Development Charges In Ontario, A Path To Affordable Housing

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Can You Swing It? Crane Swing Agreements — Are They Necessary?

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Case Commentary: Osman v The King – GST/HST New Housing Rebate Claim Denied Due To Lack Of Intention To Occupy Property First

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Latest Videos

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Real Estate Joint Ventures For Investors: Governance Considerations (Video)

TL

Torys LLP

2024 Spring Construction Law Forum (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Embracing The Evolution: Constructing A Sustainable Future In The Changing Construction Landscape (Video)

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Construction Law: Fact Versus Fiction (Video)

F

Fasken

WATCH – How To Enforce And Defend Builders Lien Claims: What Contractors And Owners Need To Know (Video)

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

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