Incorporating ESG practices and principles in loan transactions
Over the past number of years, there has been a growing emphasis on and push to incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) principles in lending practices. Conducting business in a sustainable, socially-conscious way may allow lenders to improve their financial […]
Does a school board provide services to a parent?
In MM v Thames Valley District School Board, 2022 HRTO 1431, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) recently dismissed an application brought by a mother against a school board where the mother alleged that the school board had […]
Community Benefits Charges: Existing Rates and Upcoming Changes in the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
Miller Thomson’s article of November 2, 2022 addressed the nature of Community Benefits Charges (“CBCs”) and their relationship with the updated development charges and parkland dedication regimes. This article will discuss the calculation methods adopted by municipalities with CBC by-laws, […]
Municipalities impose community benefits charges
Municipalities impose community benefits charges In the summer and fall of 2022, several Ontario municipalities have passed by-laws imposing Community Benefits Charges (“CBCs”) on new developments to pay for development-related capital costs under section 37 of the Planning Act. More […]
Straight Talk: Recent Trends in Canadian M&A (Issue 3, 2022)
Our Q3 2022 issue features a sector spotlight on ESG and interview with Partners Jason Kroft and Myron Mallia-Dare of the firm’s ESG and Carbon Finance practice.