Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Recent amendments to Canada's Pest Control Products Act through Bill C-30 have introduced significant regulatory changes that directly impact drone operators in agriculture. These modifications modernize the framework for pesticide application using unmanned aerial vehicles, creating new compliance requirements and opportunities for Canadian farmers. Understanding these legal implications is essential for agricultural operations looking to integrate drone technology into their pest management practices.

A 2026 Ontario Court of Appeal decision reveals that construction contracts signed years after legislative reforms may still be governed by the old Construction Lien Act if the procurement process began before July 1, 2018. The ruling demonstrates how early project proposals and negotiations can determine which statutory regime applies, regardless of when the final contract was executed or where the project was ultimately built.

Le 8 septembre 2026, dans l'affaire Sommet Prestige Canada inc. c. Ville de Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, le juge Lukasz Granosik de la Cour supérieure du Québec (la « Cour ») rend le premier jugement portant sur la notion de « valeur écologique importante » (la « VEI ») du nouvel article 245 de la Loi sur l'aménagement et l'urbanisme (la « LAU »).