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 […]
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 […]
Reassessment of Ontario properties officially delayed and taxpayers’ rights to challenge their assessments
Ontario property assessments will officially remain frozen on 2016 values for the 2024 taxation year, and the Divisional Court will hear an appeal regarding taxpayers’ rights to annually challenge their property assessments. The Ontario property assessment system ordinarily operates on […]
