What's Next For Commercial Real Estate In 2023?

On October 7, the Government of British Columbia introduced Bill 20 in the B.C. legislature. Bill 20 implements long-anticipated reforms aimed at providing greater payment and cash-flow certainty for stakeholders...

The Government of Canada has announced a two-year extension to an existing ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing.

Since April 1, 2021, residential projects of at least 450 m² (about 5 units or more) in Montréal have been subject to the By-law for a Diverse Metropolis (the BDM).

Many professionals (accountants, engineers, lawyers, dentists and other health professionals) operate through professional corporations believing this structure protects their personal assets from business liabilities. A recent Alberta Court of King's Bench decision serves as a reminder that this assumption can be wrong, and costly.

Discovering that your rental property has been damaged by a tenant can be a frustrating and costly experience. Landlords often wonder what their rights are and how they can legally recover the costs of repairs.

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.

In KingSett Mortgage Corporation v Lumina Eclipse Limited Partnership, 2026 BCSC 1598, the Supreme Court of British Columbia confirmed that a developer’s failure to disclose material facts...

On October 7, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 20 – 2025 Construction Prompt Payment Act. On November 27, 2025, Bill 20 received Royal Assent. Bill 20 however has not yet come into force.

In early October 2025, the British Columbia provincial government introduced Bill 20: Construction Prompt Payment Act ("Bill 20") in an effort to streamline payments across the construction industry...

The Court of Appeal for Ontario has resolved a critical uncertainty in construction law regarding how holdback deficiencies should be calculated when owners fail to retain statutory holdbacks. The decision addresses whether contractors who have already been paid can claim additional priority over construction mortgages, and establishes important boundaries to prevent double recovery while balancing the interests of all parties in the construction pyramid.

Since the threats of new and increased U.S tariffs first emerged in the spring, the Ontario government has looked to reduce trade barriers and improve harmonization for licensing standards between provinces.

On March 19, 2015, the United States District Court in the District of Minnesota gave preliminary approval to a proposed settlement for the December 2013 data breach suffered by Target Corporation.

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ministry) has proposed changes to Ontario's drug product formulary listing and pricing regime.

Québec's Bill 21, enacted in 2019, bans public sector workers from wearing religious symbols and is shielded from most Charter challenges by the notwithstanding clause. The Supreme Court of Canada is now reviewing this controversial law, with a ruling expected as early as November 2026 or later in 2027. Former Minister of Justice Arif Virani discusses the court's struggle to balance competing constitutional principles in this landmark case.

On September 3, the Government of Canada published amendments removing seven types of energy projects from the Physical Activities Regulations (the Project List) under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). As a result, these types of projects will no longer be subject to the IAA but will continue to be regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator Act (CER Act) or applicable provincial environmental assessment regimes.

The Ontario Ministry of Finance (MOF) is proposing to amend the Insurance Act to introduce a new licensing framework to regulate life and health (L&H) managing general agents (MGAs) in the province.

The Government of Canada has proposed a permanent Productivity Mega Deduction that would allow immediate expensing for most depreciable property and Canadian development expenses acquired or incurred on or after September 15, 2026. This significant tax policy change aims to reduce the marginal effective tax rate on business investment from 13% to 6.4%, though certain exclusions and restrictions apply to specific asset categories.

Following a consultation period with consumer groups and the banks, the federal government has amended the Financial Consumer Protection Framework Regulations under the Bank Act (the Amendments)...

Canada has announced plans to attract private investment through long-term concessions to operate its four largest airports: Toronto-Pearson, Vancouver International, Montréal-Trudeau, and Calgary International. The federal government will retain ownership of the underlying airport land and assets while seeking tens of billions of dollars in private capital to be reinvested in regional airports and local transport infrastructure. Key details regarding the scope of private operational involvement, award

Financial service providers using artificial intelligence face a complex regulatory landscape in Canada, with evolving federal and provincial legislation addressing transparency, consumer protection, privacy, and competition. As regulators increase scrutiny of AI-enabled practices and new frameworks like OSFI's Model Risk Management guidelines take effect, institutions must strengthen governance policies and prepare for heightened compliance obligations.