Real Estate
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July 16, 2024
Do you have a death folder?
When it comes to estate planning, choosing an executor is important. However, it’s not just about the person; it’s about ensuring they have the necessary tools to carry out your wishes. You need to identify the information, documents and contact names your executor will need to ensure the future of your estate and the interests of your beneficiaries are well taken care of. Creating a file folder, digital or otherwise, to hold the information you gather is a great place to start.
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July 12, 2024
Long-awaited B.C. coastal marine strategy to fill gaps in regulation of marine resources
British Columbia has launched a comprehensive new coastal marine strategy, co-developed with First Nations groups, which includes new regulations designed to enhance coastal marine management and create resilient communities.
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July 12, 2024
Supreme Court declines to hear municipalities’ challenge to CN Rail intermodal hub in Milton
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear arguments by several southern Ontario municipalities that CN Rail is obligated to seek and obtain requisite approvals under more than 65 listed provincial laws, regulations and municipal bylaws to continue the construction of a $250 million intermodal container facility in Milton, Ont.
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July 12, 2024
Drastic need for improvement for migrant worker laws | Taneeta Doma
In the summer, many Canadians will sit by the pool to stay cool or heat up the barbeque and enjoy their time with loved ones. At the same time, migrant workers across the country will be working in 30-plus degree weather in the fields or greenhouses, where there may be no shade for their entire shift — all to provide for their loved ones, whom they may see once a year if that.
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July 11, 2024
Ontario cy-près class action settlement approved over municipal development that increased flood risk
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a cy-près class action settlement involving residents in the Ontario communities of Oakville and Milton who faced an increased risk of flooding and reduced property values due to municipal development that expanded a flood plain.
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July 11, 2024
B.C. court upholds ban on condo insurance business between brokers and related property managers
The B.C. Supreme Court has upheld a new rule prohibiting licensed insurance brokers from engaging in insurance business with strata corporations managed by property management companies with which the brokers share common ownership.
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July 10, 2024
Dickinson Wright Toronto grows with new of counsel
Maral Alacer has joined Dickinson Wright’s Toronto office as Of Counsel, a recent news release from the firm announced.
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July 09, 2024
Pallett Valo grows litigation practice with new hire
Lucas Savini joined the litigation practice at Pallett Valo LLP, a recent news release from the firm announced.
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July 09, 2024
SALE OF LAND — Agreement of purchase and sale — Acceptance — What constitutes
Appeal by Cox from trial judge’s finding that he repudiated a valid and enforceable real estate agreement with Precision Forest Industries Ltd., (Precision) and that their jointly retained solicitor, third-party respondent Shynkar, did not breach the standard of care expected of a solicitor in the circumstances.
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July 08, 2024
Manitoba regulator running mental wellness challenge for lawyers
The new president of Manitoba’s law society is hoping an ongoing “wellness challenge” for lawyers will put them on the path to minding their mental health while at work. The Law Society of Manitoba’s (LSM) Wellness Challenge 2024, the first of its kind by the regulator, is a voluntary project where participants engage in various wellness activities over an eight-week period. The activities, grouped into two-week slots, began June 17 and will run through to Aug. 9.