In Ontario, a party that successfully obtains a judgment for the payment of money by a defendant is unable to collect payment if the defendant appeals that judgment.

The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the "Act") created unintended problems for developers and REITS which we summarized in our December 23, 2022...

The week is ending on an extremely positive note for the Ontario home building industry, which in the long-run, will benefit all home buyers. Three very positive things have or are expected...

Over 400 people crowded into the main ballroom at the Bellvue Manor in Concord, Ontario, to hear two charismatic and dynamic speakers give us both a glimpse of the future...

In Ontario, a party that successfully obtains a judgment for the payment of money by a defendant is unable to collect payment if the defendant appeals that judgment.

Mr. Hogue did recommend easing a range of regulatory burdens that discouraged construction of residential properties.

Back on May 6, 2022, Real Estate Partner Leor Margulies had sent out a bulletin to all of his developer clients and confreres outlining the impact of the strikes that were ongoing...

Second marriages are complicated, emotionally, legally, and financially. When they involve two people with children from prior relationships, large differences in net worth, and unclear expectations around contingencies...

The fact that we don't have an estate tax in Canada can be both a comfort and a hindrance in some estate plans. While no explicit estate tax is imposed upon death...

The recent 2024 decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal (the "ONCA"), Dr. C. Sims Dentistry Professional Corporation v. Cooke has reinforced the principle that Ontario courts...

In Benke v Loblaw Companies Limited, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench held that Loblaw Companies Limited did not constructively dismiss one of its employees by ...

In Tarras v. The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an unenforceable termination provision entitled the terminated employee to payment...

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently examined the evidentiary requirements for establishing just cause termination and clarified how mitigation income affects wrongful dismissal damages.

Doug Ford's provincial government was a breath of fresh air for the residential building industry in Ontario as well as for new home buyers.

The Jan. 27 decision, Waterloo (Regional Municipality) v. Persons Unknown and to be Ascertained 2023 ONSC 670, which addresses the enforceability of a Region of Waterloo bylaw...

Ontario's Association of Architects (the "OAA") has introduced a new standard form agreement for architect's services that they have instructed their members and clients to use going forward.

On September 14, 2023, the Government of Canada announced that it would introduce legislation to enhance the goods and services tax ("GST") rental rebate on new purpose-built rental housing...

Earlier this month, Ontario introduced Bill 10, the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025, officially making it law.

Litigation partner, David Taub, together with senior associate, Samuel Mosonyi, persuaded the Ontario Court of Appeal to overturn the lower court decision in 660 Sunningdale GP Inc. v. First Source Mortgage Corporation.

In December 2021, the Province of Ontario appointed the Housing Affordability Task Force (the "Task Force") and mandated it to propose recommendations for addressing housing affordability through one main...