Articles 2021

A discussion of whether it is appropriate to base the current value assessment of property for tax purposes on an analysis of the highest and best use of the property.

An overview of proposed regulations to implement the Bill 73 changes to the Planning Act.

A review of a recent decision dealing with the issue of how much prescriptive detail is appropriate in an official plan.

Overview of the Bill 73 amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997.

An overview of some of the ideas and topics discussed at the Urban Land Institute Symposium held November 2-3, 2015

A summary of the October 27, 2015 dinner program "Where the Grass is Greener: Intensification, Sustainability and Discretion in Parkland Dedication"

Summary of the September 29, 2015 Joint Program hosted by the Municipal and Real Estate Sections. Article prepared with the assistance of Kyle Gossen.

The Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act (Bill 8) is set to bring school boards, municipalities and universities within the Ontario Ombudsman's jurisdiction. Bill 8 represents a long-awaited reform for Ontario’s citizens.

Commentary on the Divisional Court's recent decision dealing with the question of whether the OMB has jurisdiction to determine whether a proposal requires site plan approval.

Section 239(2)(a) provides that a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is “the security of the property of the municipality or local board”. However, the term “security of the property of the municipality” is not defined by the Municipal Act, 2001.