Articles 2021

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.

Commentary on the Divisional Court's recent decision dealing with the question of whether the OMB has jurisdiction to determine whether a proposal requires site plan approval.

Section 239(2)(a) provides that a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is “the security of the property of the municipality or local board”. However, the term “security of the property of the municipality” is not defined by the Municipal Act, 2001.

A discussion of the current initiatives of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that will affect those who practice municipal and planning law, including Bill 73, the Coordinated Land Use Planning Review of Provincial Plans, Municipal Legislation Review and Municipal Elections Act Review.

Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP) and discussion of the consultation paper released by the Ministry of the Attorney General exploring an online AMP system.

David Potts, city solicitor for Oshawa, discusses AMP systems and the City of Oshawa's response to MAG's recent consultation paper, Exploring an Online Administrative Monetary Penalty System for Infractions of Provincial Statutes and Municipal By-laws in Ontario

A comparison of the relevant provisions of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and the Planning Act with the amendments proposed in Bill 73.

The highlights of the 2015 Institute Program.

An overview of the Development Permit System framework and how a DPS by-law affects appeal rights.

Overview of the key amendments to the Planning Act proposed by Bill 73.