Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Falling behind on a Toronto property tax bill is stressful enough on its own. It becomes more complicated when an unrelated debt, such as an unpaid water bill, a by-law fine, or a local improvement charge, suddenly shows up added to the same tax account.

Green retrofits come with real tax consequences. Understanding how the CRA treats CGHAP grants, rental property deductions, ACB adjustments, principal residence exemption interactions, Class 43.1 eligibility, and Quebec provincial tax obligations is essential before you apply.

The Competition Bureau has signaled increased enforcement activity regarding exclusive use clauses in commercial leases following amendments to the Competition Act. This update examines emerging responses from the commercial leasing industry and provides guidance on factors landlords and tenants should consider when negotiating lease restrictions in light of heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Bill C-30 has amended Canada's Pest Control Products Act, potentially streamlining emergency pesticide approvals while raising concerns about international trade implications.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.