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Editor: M atthew Lakatos-Hayward

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Not by Choice: Cost Recovery and Interest pursuant to Ontario's Expropriations Act

February 23, 2016
Roberto Aburto and Jason Mercier

A discussion of the treatment of legal, appraisal and other costs under the Expropriations Act.

Bill 8: Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014 Implications for Municipalities on January 1, 2016

January 18, 2016
David J. Potts

Analysis and discussion of the Bill 8 amendments to the Public Sector and MPP Accountability and Transparency Act, 2014 and their implications for municipal governments.

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

The Regulation of Boathouses in Ontario

December 16, 2015
Aynsley Anderson

An overview of the jurisdictional, policy and legal considerations involved in regulating boathouses as a land use.

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.

Case Comment: City of Toronto v SheppBonn Ltd.

September 14, 2015
Kim Mullin

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.

Security of the Property of the Municipality: Interpreting Section 239(2)(a) of the Municipal Act, 2001

June 16, 2015
Eric Davis

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.

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