On November 2, 2020, the federal government outlined the framework for the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), by introducing Bill C-9 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act...

The coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections. COVID-19 is a form of coronavirus that causes a ...

On July 10, 2021, the Order enabling landlords to keep their recreational facilities closed to prevent COVID-19 transmission was repealed. Under those prior protections found in Ministerial Order M195,...

On March 27, 2023, the Federal Government of Canada announced Regulations Amending the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Regulations...

Ontario's government has introduced a new legislation called "Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025" ("the Act").

On October 28, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in 7636156 Canada Inc. (Re), 2020 ONCA 681 ("OMERS"), on appeal from the decision of the Ontario Superior Court

In most commercial leases, a tenant's option to extend or renew the lease is generally subject to the tenant's satisfaction of a common set of conditions.

The recent furor surrounding the federal government with regard to procurement rules has raised awareness of the tough penalties that can apply to companies that run afoul of anti-corruption

The federal government, in partnership with the provincial and territorial governments, has established the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA) for small business owners paying rent.

What many tenants don't know is there is a specific section of the Income Tax Act indicating that they are responsible to withhold 25% of the rent they pay to non-resident tax residents of Canada.

Royal Host GP Inc. v 1842259, 2018 ONCA 467 is an Ontario Court of Appeal decision regarding the commercial landlord's right to subrogate.

The issue addressed in this piece concerns what rights the mortgage creditor may retain on the rents produced by a building, after its mortgagor has disposed of the mortgaged building, without this creditor having...

Anastase Maragos and Robert Powell share insights on why it's crucial to share your lease agreement with your insurance broker.

In our last article, What does a managed service look like in the legal world? we described a managed service as the practice of outsourcing to an external legal service provider...

COVID-19, the coronavirus dominating headlines in recent weeks, has become a global pandemic. In the past 72 hours there has been increasing concern as to the extent of the pandemic.

Once again the courts have confirmed that commercial tenants must pay their rent, despite arguments about the effect of COVID-19.

It is common, after parties duke it out in court, for the winner to be "awarded costs" - the loser must pay all or a portion of the winner's legal fees.

Are there withholding taxes on my rental income? Yes. Any person remitting rents to a non-resident is required to withhold and remit to the Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") 25% of the gross rents paid.

On November 9, 2021, City of Toronto Council approved official plan and zoning by-law amendments to implement inclusionary zoning (IZ).

The CECRA provides at least 75% rent forgiveness for small and medium-sized businesses, following hints of an upcoming commercial rent relief throughout the preceding week.