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Ontario’s Plan to Dissolve Peel May Signal What’s Next for the Region of Waterloo

The Ontario government recently announced its intent to split up the Regional Municipality of Peel. The move would leave Mississauga, Brampton, and Ca...
Jun 2023
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Supreme Court of Canada Maintains Finding: Breach of Contract Due to Purchaser’s Failure to Close on Property

Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed with costs an application for leave related to Teefy Developments (Bathurst Glen) Limited v Su...
May 2023
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So, You Want to Buy a Waterfront Property?

Five things to consider before you purchase a cottage, recreational property, or waterfront home. While the average person may be familiar with the standard residential resale transaction, most buyers are unfamiliar with the factors involved in pur...
May 2023
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Toronto Adopts New Zoning and By-law Amendments Allowing Four-Unit Multiplexes City-Wide

Last year, we posted an article on the role of inclusionary zoning and its impact on residential developments. We also posted a follow-up article...
May 2023
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ONTARIO NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT

WHAT IS THE ONTARIO NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT? While the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 15 (the “ONCA”...
May 2023
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Whose (Copy)Rights Are They, Anyway?

Intellectual property (“IP”) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, artistic and literary works, symbols, designs, names, and images...
May 2023
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What Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 Might Mean for Developers

Ontario has announced new policy and legislative changes that are intended to address housing supply and affordability. On April 6, 2023, the provinci...
May 2023
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Different Types of Mortgages: Which is Right for You?

One of the most significant acquisitions that an individual will make during their lifetime is a purchase of a home, which is both incredibly exciting...
May 2023
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The Federal Government Intends to Lower the Criminal Interest Rate to 35%

The criminal interest rate in Canada is currently set at 60% per year, as outlined in the Criminal Code of Canada Section 347(2). On March 28, 2023 th...
Apr 2023
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Is it a gift or a loan?

A consideration of the parent’s contribution toward their adult child’s downpayment. As the costs associated with homeownership increase, more parents are assisting their adult children with a contribution toward the downpayment. Where...
Apr 2023
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Divorce Act Promotes Collaborative Law and Mediation:

There has been a trend towards resolving issues in a separation, which may include property division, spousal support, parenting issues and child supp...
Apr 2023
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New Incentive: Tax Free First Time Home-Buyers Savings Account Program

Last spring we wrote an article about several incentives available to first time homebuyers, as laid out in the Federal Budget 2022. Notably, the...
Apr 2023
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Using a Secondary Will to Exclude a ‘First Dealings’ Property from Probate Tax

Before an estate can dispose of property, the Ontario Land Registry Office ("LRO") generally requires executors to obtain a Certificate of Appointment...
Apr 2023
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Ontario’s latest legislation – Helping Homebuyers Protecting Tenants Act

The discussion in every household is economic uncertainty, rising of inflation, high interest rates, and how the rental market has been simply booming...
Apr 2023
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Adi Development Group and the HCRA: Update on Notice of Proposal to Revoke License

Adi Development Group and the HCRA have settled, leaving purchasers with questions. Last fall we posted this article, discussing the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (“HCRA”) and their crackdown on Adi Development Gr...
Apr 2023
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Tarion Warranty: The Builder’s Obligation to Conduct Emergency Repairs After the Possession Date

The Ontario New Homes Warranties Plan Act provides that certain elements of a new home are protected by a Tarion Warranty policy for a period of one t...
Apr 2023
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Corporate aspects of the amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act Regulations (the “Act” and “Regulations”)

Over the past few months, we have posted several articles on the Act and its implications (see original article, update 1 and update 2). To expand on ...
Apr 2023
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Amendments to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act

Four things you need to know. In the past few months we have posted several articles (original article and update), on the introduction of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Reside...
Apr 2023
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Do you want to draft your own Separation Agreement?

Don’t. It is always a bad idea to draft your own separation agreement, even with the help of Uncle Google. Why? Because spouses often lack funda...
Apr 2023
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2023 Federal Budget Highlights

The Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, has tabled the 2023 federal budget aimed at tackling the affordability crisis in the country. One of the mai...
Mar 2023
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A case on Adverse Possession - a 200 year old lawyer disrupts a modern condo development

185 King Developments Inc. v Tewson, 2022 ONSC 6776 is a recent case which involved a dispute over the ownership of a strip of land beside a building ...
Mar 2023
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A Quick Guide to Directors’ and Officers’ Duties and Liabilities in Ontario

Every corporation registered under the Ontario Business Corporations Act is required by law to have a board of directors and it is customary for them ...
Mar 2023
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Renovating and/or Alternating Residential Leased Properties by Tenants

If you are leasing a property, you are most likely familiar with the delicate balance of trying to make the space feel like your own by exercising &ld...
Mar 2023
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Automobile Insurance and Optional Benefits - Are You Sure You Are Covered?

For years, driver’s in Ontario enjoyed numerous insurance coverage benefits that were available should they ever be injured in a motor vehicle a...
Mar 2023
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