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Clauses de paiement sur paiement et contrats forfaitaires : Ce que les entrepreneurs doivent retenir de l’affaire Ardec Construction c. Ascenseurs Maxi

La Cour d'appel du Québec examine un litige opposant un entrepreneur général et son sous-traitant concernant le paiement d'un contrat forfaitaire de 1,19 M$ pour la réfection d'ascenseurs de la STM.

Canada Real Estate

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Miller Thomson LLP

New Tarion Registration Requirement: What Buyers Need To Know

Starting April 1st, 2026, Ontario homebuyers must register their pre-construction home purchases with Tarion within 45 days to secure maximum deposit protection coverage. What happens if you miss this deadline, and how much of your deposit could be at risk if your builder fails to complete the transaction?

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Paiement rapide dans le secteur de la construction en Colombie-Britannique : échéancier, différends et arbitrage

La Colombie-Britannique introduit un système de paiement rapide pour les projets de construction avec la Construction Prompt Payment Act, établissant des délais stricts de 28 jours pour les maîtres d'ouvrage et 7 jours pour les entrepreneurs. Comment ces nouvelles échéances de paiement et le processus d'arbitrage intérimaire transformeront-ils la gestion des flux de trésorerie et le règlement des différends dans l'industrie de la construction?

Canada Real Estate

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Room To Grow Or Shrink: Expansion And Contraction Rights In Commercial Leases

Expansion and contraction rights can be valuable tools in the commercial leasing context, benefitting both landlords and tenants by balancing tenant adaptability with landlord predictability. However, because these rights reallocate risk, costs and control between the parties, they should be carefully negotiated to reflect business realities and clearly drafted to ensure risks are appropriately addressed.

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Les commodités en plein essor : Location de locaux commerciaux et considérations d’ordre opérationnel

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Prompt Payment In British Columbia Construction: Deadlines, Disputes And Adjudication

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

40-Year-Old NOSI Does Not Go To Root Of Title (2225064 Ontario Ltd. v. 55 Bradwick Limited)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Remboursement bonifié pour habitations neuves de l’Ontario : ce que les constructeurs doivent savoir sur le crédit, la déclaration et la récupération des sommes avancées

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

The Commercial Leasing Playbook

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Family Expectations, Unjust Enrichment, And Beneficial Ownership: Lessons From The Family Farm

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

FIREWORKS OR SYSTEMIC CHANGE? A Turning Point For Housing In Ontario

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Minister Of Municipal Affairs And Housing Refers Toronto’s Employment Lands OPA To Ontario Land Tribunal

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Condition vs. Warranty Clauses In Real Estate – What’s The Difference?

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Approving A Sale Of Co-Owned Properties: What The Purssell v. Purssell Decision Means For Partition Of Property Act Proceedings

Canada Real Estate

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Watson Goepel LLP

Actionable Privacy Practice Takeaways From The Joint Investigation Of OpenAI: A Practical Compliance Guide For AI Developers

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Gowling WLG

Insurance And Distribution In Québec: Regulatory Developments Over The Past Six Months

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Fasken

The Complete Guide To Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) For 2026-27 For Canadian Crypto Traders, Investors, And Accountants—and Enhanced Mandated Data Sharing Of Wallets With CRA

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

I Dyed My Hair Pink And My Boss Threatened To Fire Me

Canada Employment

TM

Taylor McCaffrey

‘Deemed Disposition’ Of All Your Assets At Death: Tax Planning For Canadian Business Owners With High-Net-Worth Estates

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Construction & Planning

Clauses de paiement sur paiement et contrats forfaitaires : Ce que les entrepreneurs doivent retenir de l’affaire Ardec Construction c. Ascenseurs Maxi

La Cour d'appel du Québec examine un litige opposant un entrepreneur général et son sous-traitant concernant le paiement d'un contrat forfaitaire de 1,19 M$ pour la réfection d'ascenseurs de la STM.

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

New Tarion Registration Requirement: What Buyers Need To Know

Starting April 1st, 2026, Ontario homebuyers must register their pre-construction home purchases with Tarion within 45 days to secure maximum deposit protection coverage. What happens if you miss this deadline, and how much of your deposit could be at risk if your builder fails to complete the transaction?

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Paiement rapide dans le secteur de la construction en Colombie-Britannique : échéancier, différends et arbitrage

La Colombie-Britannique introduit un système de paiement rapide pour les projets de construction avec la Construction Prompt Payment Act, établissant des délais stricts de 28 jours pour les maîtres d'ouvrage et 7 jours pour les entrepreneurs. Comment ces nouvelles échéances de paiement et le processus d'arbitrage intérimaire transformeront-ils la gestion des flux de trésorerie et le règlement des différends dans l'industrie de la construction?

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Prompt Payment In British Columbia Construction: Deadlines, Disputes And Adjudication

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Minister Of Municipal Affairs And Housing Refers Toronto’s Employment Lands OPA To Ontario Land Tribunal

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

‘Final And Binding’: Ontario Court Upholds Arbitral Award Despite Finding Error Of Law

Canada Litigation

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Do You Have To Pay GST When You Build And Sell A House? Does The Evidence Support A Permanent Residence, Or A House To Be Sold For Profit?

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Wrong Registry, Lost Builders Lien: A Costly Procedural Misstep In A Recent British Columbia Supreme Court Decision

Canada Litigation

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Dentons Canada LLP

Holding Back On Holdbacks: ONCA Confirms When Construction Lenders Rank Ahead Of Lien Claimants In Priority Disputes

Canada Real Estate

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Torys LLP

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Conveyancing

40-Year-Old NOSI Does Not Go To Root Of Title (2225064 Ontario Ltd. v. 55 Bradwick Limited)

Until recently , a Notice of Security Interest (NOSI) could be registered on title to property in Ontario to give notice of a security interest in fixtures attached to land, such as HVAC equipment. The use of NOSIs expanded to include dubious long-term contracts for equipment ranging from water softeners to smart-home thermostats, creating obstacles for homeowners seeking to sell or refinance their properties.

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Do You Qualify For The New Home GST Rebate In Ontario? (Video)

Canada's new First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate offers substantial savings on qualifying new and substantially renovated homes, but navigating the strict purchase, construction, and closing deadlines is critical. Ontario real estate lawyer Jon Dippolito breaks down the key timelines and potential complications involving cancelled agreements and assignments that buyers need to understand.

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

What Ontario Home Sellers Should Know About Shortfall Sales (Video)

Ontario's 2026 real estate market presents unique challenges for homeowners attempting to sell properties with minimal equity. Real estate lawyer Paria Rad explores the complexities of shortfall sales, examining the potential pitfalls of firm offers and emphasizing the critical importance of legal consultation before executing any Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

Canada Real Estate

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Biggest Legal Risks When Buying A Condo In Ontario (Video)

Canada Real Estate

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Title Review And Adjacent Land Searches: The Importance Of Checking Neighbouring Lands For Easement Discrepancies

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Easements 101: Understanding Non-Possessory Interests In Land

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Getting The Parties Right In Commercial Real Estate Deals

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 31: Bringing Alberta's Land Titles System Into The 21st Century

Canada Real Estate

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CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

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

Canada Real Estate

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Pallett Valo LLP

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Estate Management

Biggest Legal Risks When Buying A Condo In Ontario (Video)

Purchasing a condominium in Ontario requires thorough examination of the status certificate, which reveals the corporation's financial health, legal matters, and governing rules.

Canada Real Estate

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

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.

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Watson Goepel LLP

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

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

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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

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Real Estate

The GST/HST New Housing Rebate: A Complete Guide To Eligibility, Amounts, And How To Avoid Case Law Traps

The GST/HST New Housing Rebate lets a purchaser recover part of the GST/HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home used as a primary residence.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

No GST/HST New Housing Rebate Where A Bare Trusee Takes Title

On February 27, 2018, a majority of the Federal Court of Appeal overturned the Tax Court of Canada and decided that a new-home purchaser cannot claim the GST/HST New Housing Rebate if a co-signer of the purchase agreement doesn’t satisfy the rebate conditions—even if the co-signer held title as a bare trustee for the purchaser’s benefit.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Guide To The Canadian Tax Treatment Of Halal Mortgages: Halal Mortgages Are Shari'ah-Compliant But Taxable In Canada

If you are a Muslim homebuyer weighing a halal mortgage against a conventional one, the product that keeps you offside your faith may still put you offside the taxman in ways a conventional mortgage never would.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

New Tarion Registration Requirement: What Buyers Need To Know

Canada Real Estate

Woitzik Polsinelli LLP

Room To Grow Or Shrink: Expansion And Contraction Rights In Commercial Leases

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (August 24 – 28, 2026)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Les commodités en plein essor : Location de locaux commerciaux et considérations d’ordre opérationnel

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

What Is Replacement Cost Value (RCV) And How Is It Calculated?

Canada Insurance

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

40-Year-Old NOSI Does Not Go To Root Of Title (2225064 Ontario Ltd. v. 55 Bradwick Limited)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

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Biggest Legal Risks When Buying A Condo In Ontario (Video)

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

From Bids To Bricks Part 4 (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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Crowe MacKay LLP

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

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FH&P Lawyers

Real Estate & Renewables 101 (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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