My Summer Student Experience
As the summer comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for my involvement with Barriston for the past two summers. I will be returning to the University of Ottawa for my last year of law school and I am very grateful for the experiences that Barriston has given me which will assist me in school and my future . . .
Visiting the Toronto Local Appeal Body
Tips on what to expect and how to prepare
The first Toronto Local Appeal Body "TLAB" hearing will be taking place later this month and digital evidence demonstrations are being held to help prepare those who will be involved with the first hearings.
Here are some of my observations of the facilities and procedures after attending a demonstration yesterday:
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The New Toronto Local Appeal Body
Navigating the new legislative landscape
The Municipal Law team at Barriston is looking forward to our first case at the Toronto Local Appeal Body (“TLAB”) in mid-October. The TLAB was created on May 3rd, 2017 established by the City of Toronto Act to replace the Ontario Municipal Board (“OMB”) in Toronto. The TLAB will hear minor variance and consent application appeals that were . . .
Changes to the Greenbelt Plan
[Another] Legislative Update
The Greater Golden Horseshoe is experiencing tremendous pressure as the fastest growing region in North America. In response to the increasing growth and population, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs released the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 and Greenbelt Plan, 2017 on May 18th, 2017 which will update the current . . .
Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation
Legislative update
On May 30th, 2017, the Province of Ontario passed Bill 68: “Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017”. This title reflects exactly what the Bill does: it attempts to bring dusty municipal legislation into 2017. Through this Act, three key pieces of municipal legislation have been amended: the Municipal Act, the City of Toronto . . .
HOW RECENT LAND TRANSFER TAX ACT CHANGES WILL IMPACT MUNICIPALITIES
Recent changes were made to the Land Transfer Tax Act (LTTA) by the provincial government for the purpose of gathering residential housing data and to collect the new Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).
These changes now require all lawyers dealing with Ontario real estate transactions in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to ensure that . . .
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Proposed changes to the OMB
More questions than answers plus potential constitutional issues
On May 16, 2017, it was announced that the government will be presenting legislation which, if passed, will replace the Ontario Municipal Board with a ‘Local Planning Appeal Tribunal’. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of the Attorney General have stated that these changes will “give communities a stronger voice” and make the . . .
