The Get It Done Act, 2024: Ontario’s legislature taking steps to expedite expansion of infrastructure and building homes
The Government of Ontario recently proposed modifications to the Environmental Assessment Act[1] (the “EAA”) through Bill 162, Get It Done Act, 2024 aimed at making it faster and easier to build infrastructure in Ontario. Proposed changes to the EAA Schedule […]
Municipal property tax and assessment paraprofessionals – Unpacking of Caruso v The Law Society of Ontario
In November 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) released the Caruso v. The Law Society of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 6744 (“Caruso”) decision, which clarified the scope of paraprofessional practice with respect to immigration applications. The court held […]
Top 5 Condominium Authority Tribunal Decisions of 2023
As we head into 2024, it is a fitting time to look back. In our first post of 2024, we provided case summaries of the top five condominium cases from the Small Claims Court and Superior Court of Justice. We […]
A year in review: Key 2023 employment law decisions
As 2023 comes to a close, it is time to look back on important cases that shaped the employment law landscape over the past year. The cases highlighted below serve as helpful reminders of the potential costs associated with faulty […]
Affordable and not-for-profit housing initiatives in Canada’s Housing Action Plan: A comprehensive overview
On November 21, 2023, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance tabled the 2023 Fall Economic Statement (“Statement”) which outlined “Canada’s Housing Action Plan” (the “Action Plan”). The Action Plan is the Canadian government’s current roadmap for supporting and […]
Affordable housing redefined: Ontario’s human-focused approach to providing relief in housing under Bill 134
More not-for-profit organizations’ housing projects and households will become eligible for development charges exemptions under Bill 134, announced September 28, 2023 by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario (“Minister”). This will be done through a new definition […]
Mitigating the risks of generative artificial intelligence in the health industry
Background The emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a paradigm-shifting technology and its potential impact on the health industry cannot be overstated. While AI has been and is increasingly used in Canada for both clinical and non-clinical applications, particularly […]
