OMB Think Tank: Future Directions, Updates and Best Practices May 18, 2016 Joanna Wice A summary of the OBA's recent "Think Tank" dinner program hosted in partnership with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, which focused on the OMB's current processes and prospects for the future.
Hirsch v. Ontario: (Re)Balancing Wind Energy Development Against Harm to Endangered Species? May 18, 2016 Laura Bisset and Kristine Gorman An analysis of the Environmental Review Tribunal's attempts to balance the goal of growing the renewable energy sector against the impacts of such growth on endangered and threatened species.
HABU and the Assessment Implications of Planning Applications April 22, 2016 Ian Andres A discussion of whether it is appropriate to base the current value assessment of property for tax purposes on an analysis of the highest and best use of the property.
Bill 73: Update on the Proposed Planning Act Regulations April 15, 2016 Katarzyna Sliwa An overview of proposed regulations to implement the Bill 73 changes to the Planning Act.
Case Comment: Ottawa (City) v. 267 O’Connor Limited February 23, 2016 Isaac Tang A review of a recent decision dealing with the issue of how much prescriptive detail is appropriate in an official plan.
Recent Amendments to Ontario’s Development Charges Regime January 18, 2016 Sharmini Mahadevan Overview of the Bill 73 amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997.
ULI Symposium 2015 - Discussion on Emerging Trends in Real Estate Development and City Building January 18, 2016 Ruhia Jokhio An overview of some of the ideas and topics discussed at the Urban Land Institute Symposium held November 2-3, 2015
Program Summary: Parkland Dedication Program November 16, 2015 Raj Kehar A summary of the October 27, 2015 dinner program "Where the Grass is Greener: Intensification, Sustainability and Discretion in Parkland Dedication"
Program Summary: Easements for Real Estate and Municipal Lawyers October 19, 2015 Aaron Platt Summary of the September 29, 2015 Joint Program hosted by the Municipal and Real Estate Sections. Article prepared with the assistance of Kyle Gossen.
Ontario’s Ombudsman - Coming Soon to the Municipal and Education Sectors October 15, 2015 Laura Pettigrew and Wendy Ray The Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act (Bill 8) is set to bring school boards, municipalities and universities within the Ontario Ombudsman's jurisdiction. Bill 8 represents a long-awaited reform for Ontario’s citizens.