Real Estate Law and Construction Law

A Quebec Superior Court ruling examines the financial consequences when a major municipal construction project is terminated mid-way through completion. The case addresses critical questions about how contractors should be compensated for profits, overhead costs, and delays when only a fraction of the contracted work has been performed.

The Ontario Divisional Court has issued a pair of decisions in a contentious dispute over a proposed Battery Energy Storage System in Ottawa, addressing both a community group's motion to halt development and a developer's motion to strike portions of the challenge. These procedural rulings offer critical insights into the standards courts apply when reviewing municipal land-use decisions and the evidentiary requirements parties must meet when challenging or defending development approvals.

Un jugement de la Cour supérieure du Québec examine les limites du droit au profit d'un entrepreneur général suite à la résiliation d'un contrat de construction municipal. L'affaire analyse comment calculer les indemnités...

Artificial intelligence is transforming Canadian agriculture, offering producers new tools to work smarter and reduce costs. Before investing in AI technology for farm operations, producers must carefully evaluate what these tools can accomplish, understand data ownership and privacy implications, and assess the true costs versus potential returns.

Alto's high-speed rail project for the Toronto-Quebec corridor has released its public consultation report, revealing significant concerns from landowners and farmers about expropriation processes, farmland protection, and the impacts of Bill C-15. The report outlines how feedback from over 324,000 portal visits and numerous public sessions will shape the alignment selection process as the project moves toward presenting a narrowed corridor in fall 2026.

Saskatchewan's recent amendments to The Saskatchewan Farm Security Regulations introduce significant changes affecting agricultural lending and farmland ownership, including the elimination of the CPPIB exemption and clarified administrative penalties. These regulatory shifts require lenders and borrowers to reassess their compliance strategies, due diligence processes, and ownership structures to navigate the evolving framework governing farmland transactions in the province.

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.

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.

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").

Ontario courts have consistently held that property purchasers cannot rely solely on parcel register entries when assessing easement rights. Administrative errors during land registry conversions can create discrepancies where easements appear on dominant lands but not on servient properties, yet courts have repeatedly ordered title rectification to protect these rights. This analysis examines key Ontario cases and provides practical guidance for lawyers conducting title reviews.

When the topic of property rights gets brought up, most people think of ownership and the ability to possess, use, and enjoy land. But the law also recognizes a category of non-possessory interests, where one party has limited rights to use another’s land without owning it. The most common non-possessory rights are called easements.

Identifying the correct parties in a commercial real estate transaction may seem straightforward, but missteps at this stage can create real legal and commercial risk.