The recreational cannabis industry has always existed. But, if all goes as planned, a new one will be born in Canada this summer, anointed with the blessing of the laws of the land.

On December 8, 2020, the Ontario government passed Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, an omnibus budget bill (Bill 229).

This case deals with cross-indemnity obligations under a commercial lease following a fire that destroyed both the Landlord's premises and the business of the Tenant.

This case deals with cross-indemnity obligations under a commercial lease following a fire that destroyed both the Landlord's premises and the business of the Tenant.

Manitoba is a taking the provincial lead in the "public interest" that there should not be any restrictions, either directly or indirectly that restricts the use of land for a grocery store or a supermarket.

The tragic shooting that resulted in three deaths at a Waterfront Toronto Airbnb condo on January 31, 2020 has brought safety concerns associated with Airbnb

The By-law targets rentals for a period of less than 31 days, including those made online.

Short-Term Rentals ("STR"), commonly just bed and breakfasts, have been all the craze over the past decade or so with the advent of Airbnb, Vrbo, and the like, surviving the pandemic...

The Ontario government recently announced the province-wide Stay-at-Home order ("Order") that has taken effect pursuant to section 7.0.1(1)

As of April 30, 2018, residential tenancies in Ontario that are subject to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 ...

The Ontario government enacted the PSBA, effective June 18, 2020, which amended Ontario's Commercial Tenancies Act and created greater incentive for commercial landlords to participate in CECRA for small business program ...

Commercial mortgage lending for retail properties in Ontario has become increasingly complex as the retail sector faces transformative market pressures.

On June 5, 2020, the Saskatchewan government announced commercial eviction protection for certain small business tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 19, 2020, two days after announcing a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ontario moved to temporarily protect residential tenants from eviction.

Historically, farmers running successful businesses have preferred buying equipment to leasing, as it allows them to own assets with value that they can sell in the future.

Direct agreements or tripartite agreements are often an important feature of financings involving ground leases or single tenants, as well as in project finance.

Further to our article from July 17, 2020, the provincial government has released requirements of the new repayment framework applicable to residential tenants with outstanding rent from April to August.

Since the publication of our blog, Tenants Beware: The Risks of Landlord Tax Liabilities, draft legislation released by the Department of Finance on August 12, 2024...

I don't understand the implications of adding my adult child as a joint tenant on my home. I know that there can be capital gains tax implications but don't really understand how it works. – A Money123 reader

In November of 2021, the Ontario Government released its Fall Economic Statement. In the section entitled "Property Tax Stability and Competitiveness," the government stated...