Real Estate
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March 09, 2026
In their own words: Why we chose to platform women’s voices
At the Paralegal TownHall, we have always believed that the legal profession is strengthened when people are given a platform to share their knowledge, experiences and perspectives openly. Our community was built around the idea that conversation, collaboration and shared insight move a profession forward.
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March 09, 2026
REAL PROPERTY TAX - Assessment - Land transfer tax
Appeal by the appellants (Hsia and Chuang) from an order of the Supreme Court. The order required them to pay additional property transfer tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of an entire residential property. Hsia, a Canadian citizen, and Chuang, a foreign national, purchased a property in a specified area in 2017, registering 95 per cent and 5 per cent interests respectively.
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March 05, 2026
New Alberta condo rules aimed at boosting transparency, protection
New rules for condominiums are now in place in Alberta, with the province saying they will increase transparency, strengthen protection and provide faster alternatives for dispute resolution.
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March 04, 2026
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES - Tenancy agreement - Landlord’s rules and regulations - Tenant’s obligations
Appeal by Habitat for Humanity Victoria (Habitat) from review judge’s decision setting aside Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) arbitrator’s decision as patently unreasonable. Habitat was a registered charity that operated a Homeownership Program.
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March 03, 2026
Ontario law society mandates Indigenous cultural competency course
Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers have narrowly approved a mandatory Indigenous cultural competency course for all lawyers and paralegals, despite concerns it could lead to a repeat of the statement of principles drama that engulfed the law society several years ago.
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March 03, 2026
OECD updates permanent establishment guidance for remote and hybrid work
On Nov. 19, 2025, the Organization for Economic Co‑operation and Development (OECD) released updates to the Model Tax Convention and its commentary, introducing an express analytical framework for assessing when a remote employee’s home office may constitute a “permanent establishment” (PE) of their employer in another jurisdiction. These changes are particularly relevant for organizations with cross-border remote or hybrid work arrangements.
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March 02, 2026
Assessing Ontario tax increases, deadlines and relief options
Property owners in Toronto and across Ontario face a number of important developments in 2026 that may impact their tax obligations. This bulletin outlines the City of Toronto’s proposed tax rate adjustments, notes important deadlines for tax relief applications and provides guidance on managing Ontario’s property tax obligations in the coming year.
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March 02, 2026
B.C.’s regulatory changes aim to improve permitting process
The Government of British Columbia has updated its permitting regulations to support “homebuilding, wildfire recovery, site restoration and local economies,” according to a news release.
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February 27, 2026
The risks of endorsements: Ambiguity of policy in Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co.
In part one (The risks of endorsements: Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co.), we discussed the background of the coverage dispute in Emond v. Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., 2026 SCC 3, and identified and analyzed the dissenting finding of Justice Andromache Karakatsanis and Justice Suzanne Côté that the policy was ambiguous. In part two we continue the discussion of Justices Karakatsanis and Côté’s finding.
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February 27, 2026
Curative provision of Planning Act consent trumps lease: Court of Appeal
On Feb. 20, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Ltd. v. North Elgin Centre Inc., 2026 ONCA 129, in which the court dismissed the appeal by the landlord regarding a long-term ground lease to its tenant, McDonald’s.