Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 11 OCTOBER 2018

Repeal Of Minimum Parking Ratios In Downtown Montréal

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Explore more from Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Given the substantial increase in real estate development costs in large Canadian cities over the past few years, developers will welcome with some relief the proposed repeal of minimum parking ratios in downtown Montréal (Ville-Marie Borough).

CanadaReal Estate and Construction
Anthony Arquin
Anthony Arquin
Agnès Pignoly
Agnès Pignoly
Author LinkedIn connections

Given the substantial increase in real estate development costs in large Canadian cities over the past few years, developers will welcome with some relief the proposed repeal of minimum parking ratios in downtown Montréal (Ville-Marie Borough).

On September 11, 2018, the council for the City of Montréal's Ville-Marie Borough (Borough) introduced for first reading the draft Règlement modifiant le Règlement d'urbanisme de l'arrondissement de Ville-Marie (01-282), le Règlement sur les dérogations mineures (CA-24-008) et le Règlement sur les certificats d'autorisation et d'occupation (CA-24-224) afin de promouvoir la mobilité durable (Draft Bylaw).

The Draft Bylaw will eliminate the obligation to provide a minimum number of parking units for automobiles, regardless of the type of use (residential, commercial, etc.), for the entire Borough. The maximum number of parking units for automobiles will remain unchanged.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

View source

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

Related Comparative Guides

See more popular content from

Article

Ontario’s Mandatory Annual Holdback Release Starts In 2027: What Owners And Contractors Need To Know

Starting in 2027, all Ontario project owners with contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026, and most owners with contracts dating back to July 1, 2018, must start releasing statutory holdback to their contractors on an annual basis. This requirement is the latest in a series of construction payment reforms under Ontario’s Construction Act. It replaces the traditional model of retaining holdback until substantial performance. Owners and contractors who fail to comply with the notice and payment timelines face exposure to interest claims, payment disputes, and adjudication proceedings.
CanadaReal Estate and Construction
Miller Thomson
Miller Thomson
Article

Key Takeaways From All In 2026: AI Sovereignty, Infrastructure And Canada’s Growing Role

Canada and Germany are making unprecedented investments in AI infrastructure and safety research, while major players like Cohere, OpenAI, and Bell position themselves in a rapidly evolving landscape of technology sovereignty. How will these strategic moves reshape the global AI race and what do they mean for businesses navigating data residency, vendor relationships, and emerging regulatory frameworks?
CanadaStrategy
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Article

From Compliance To The Courtroom: Navigating Canada’s Rapidly Escalating Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Landscape

Canada's anti-money laundering enforcement regime is undergoing a seismic shift, with FINTRAC issuing record penalties and new legislation increasing penalty caps by up to 40 times. Understanding how to navigate the enforcement pipeline—from examination through Federal Court litigation—is now critical for reporting entities facing unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.
CanadaGovernment, Public Sector
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Article

Investment Canada Act - Guide For Foreign Investors In Canada: 2026

Davies' Investment Canada Act guide provides foreign investors with essential information about national security reviews and net benefit assessments when establishing or acquiring Canadian businesses. The comprehensive resource outlines review processes, timing considerations, and regulatory requirements that non-Canadian entities must navigate when investing in Canada.
CanadaGovernment, Public Sector
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Article

Bill C-36: Rewriting The Rules For Canadian Private Sector Privacy

Canada's proposed Privacy and Consumer Data Act introduces sweeping changes to private sector privacy regulation, including a new enforcement body with unprecedented penalty powers, mandatory cross-border transfer assessments, and enhanced protections for children's data. Organizations operating in Canada face a fundamental shift from PIPEDA's principles-based approach to a prescriptive compliance regime with significant financial and legal consequences.
CanadaPrivacy
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Article

The New Cost Of Environmental Non-Compliance In Québec: $300,000 Per Day

Quebec has dramatically increased minimum environmental fines for designated industrial activities by a factor of ten, with penalties now reaching up to $300,000 per day for contaminant releases. These changes, effective August 13, 2026, apply to nine categories of industrial operations including aluminum smelters, mines, cement plants, and chemical facilities, with fines doubling on first recidivism and tripling thereafter.
CanadaEnvironment
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP