Freedom of Expression and Public Transit Ads: A Look at Guelph and Area Right to Life v. City of Guelph
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Negligence in Firefighting in 2022
In 2010, Cunningham Swan’s municipal group undertook a three-part review of Canadian court cases
Bias and decision-making: Chiarellli v. Ottawa (City), Explained
In the recent case Chiarelli v. Ottawa (City of), the Divisional Court quashed a
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Planning Act Amendments Take Effect
Important amendments to the Planning Act came into force on January 1, 2022. The
Municipalities May Be Liable For Broadcasting Defamatory Public Comments
UPDATE: The decision discussed in this post was overturned by the Court of Appeal in
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Court of Appeal Finds Municipality Not Liable for Economic Interests of Developer When Processing Rezoning Application
The Court of Appeal recently held that a municipality had no duty of care
Municipal Law 2021 Summer Update
The “Clergy” Principle – What Happens When Planning Policy Changes The Divisional Court recently
Important Changes to Subdivision Controls and Heritage Appeals
Queen’s Park recently approved significant changes to the Planning Act’s subdivision control rules. These
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Do I Need a Building Permit for That?
A building permit is needed to construct buildings in Ontario. [1] People are sometimes
Keeping Roads Safe: 3 Reminders
Municipalities must keep their roads safe. This duty is imposed by Ontario’s Municipal Act,